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Chapter 7 of 23

Gad, the Tribe Of

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Descended from Jacob's seventh son -- Ge 30:11.

Predictions respecting -- Ge 49:19; De 33:20,21.
Persons selected from
To number the people. -- Nu 1:14.
To spy out the land. -- Nu 13:15.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:24,25.

The rear of second division of Israel in their journeys -- Nu 10:18-20.

Encamped south of the tabernacle under the standard of Reuben -- Nu 2:10,14.

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:42-47.
Families of -- Nu 26:15-17.
Strength of, on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:18.
On Ebal, said amen to the curse -- De 27:13.

Sought and obtained its inheritance east of Jordan -- Nu 32:1-33.

Bounds of its inheritance -- Jos 13:24-28.
Cities built by -- Nu 32:34-36.
Assisted in conquest of Canaan -- Jos 4:12,13.
After the conquest, returned home -- Jos 22:9.

Assisted in building the altar of witness which excited the jealousy of Israel -- Jos 22:10-29.

Many from other tribes sought refuge with, from the Philistines -- 1Sa 13:7.

Eleven of, swam the Jordan, and joined David in the hold -- 1Ch 12:8-15.

Some of, at coronation of David -- 1Ch 12:37,38.
David appointed rulers over -- 1Ch 26:32.
Spoiled the Hagarites -- 1Ch 5:18-22.
Subdued by Hazael king of Syria -- 2Ki 10:33.

Taken captive to Assyria -- 2Ki 15:29; 1Ch 5:22,26.

Land of, seized by the Moabites and Ammonites -- Jer 48:18-24; 49:1.

Galilee
Separated from Judea by Samaria -- Joh 4:3,4.

Upper part of, called Galilee of the Gentiles -- Isa 9:1; Mt 4:15.

Lake of Gennesaret, called the sea of -- Mt 15:29; Lu 5:1.

Kadesh the city of refuge for -- Jos 21:32.
Inhabitants of
Called Galilaeans. -- Ac 2:7.
Used a peculiar dialect. -- Mt 26:73; Mr 14:70.
Despised by the Jews. -- Joh 7:41,52.
Opposed the Roman taxation. -- Ac 5:37.
Cruelly treated by Pilate. -- Lu 13:1.
Twenty cities of, given to Hiram -- 1Ki 9:11.
Conquered by the Syrians -- 1Ki 15:20.
Conquered by the Assyrians -- 2Ki 15:29.

Jurisdiction of, granted to Herod by the Romans -- Lu 3:1; 23:6,7.

Supplied Tyre, &c with provisions -- Ac 12:20.

Christ
Brought up in. -- Mt 2:22; Lu 2:39,51.
Despised as of. -- Mt 26:69; Joh 7:52.

Chose his Apostles from. -- Mt 4:18,21; Joh 1:43,44; Ac 1:11.

Preaching in, predicted. -- Isa 9:1,2; Mt 4:14,15.

Preached throughout. -- Mr 1:39; Lu 4:44.

Commenced, and wrought many miracles in. -- Mt 4:23,24; 15:29-31.

Kindly received in. -- Joh 4:45.
Followed by the people of. -- Mt 4:25.

Ministered to by women of. -- Mt 27:55; Mr 15:41; Lu 8:3.

Sought refuge in. -- Joh 4:1,3.

Appeared in, to his disciples after his resurrection. -- Mt 26:32; 28:7.

Modern towns of
Accho or Ptolemais. -- Jdj 1:31.
Tiberias. -- Joh 6:23.
Nazareth. -- Mt 2:22,23; Lu 1:26.
Cana. -- Joh 2:1; 21:2.
Capernaum. -- Mt 4:13.
Chorazin. -- Mt 11:21.
Bethsaida. -- Mr 6:45; Joh 1:44.
Nain. -- Lu 7:11.
Caesarea. -- Ac 9:30; 10:24.
Caesarea Philippi. -- Mt 16:13; Mr 8:27.
Christian churches established in -- Ac 9:31.
Gardens
Often made by the banks of rivers -- Nu 24:6.
Kinds of, mentioned in scripture
Herbs. -- De 11:10; 1Ki 21:2.
Cucumbers. -- Isa 1:8.
Fruit trees. -- Ec 2:5,6.
Spices, &c. -- Song 4:16; 6:2.
Often enclosed -- Song 4:12.
Often refreshed by fountains -- Song 4:15.
Taken care of by gardeners -- Joh 20:15.
Lodges erected in -- Isa 1:8.
Often used for
Entertainments. -- Song 5:1.
Retirement. -- Joh 18:1.
Burial places. -- 2Ki 21:18,26; Joh 19:41.
Idolatrous worship. -- Isa 1:29; 65:3.
Blasting of, a punishment -- Am 4:9.
Jews ordered to plant, in Babylon -- Jer 29:5,28.
Of eden
Planted by the Lord. -- Ge 2:8.
Called the garden of the Lord. -- Ge 13:10.
Called the garden of God. -- Eze 28:13.
Had every tree good for food. -- Ge 2:9.
Watered by a river. -- Ge 2:10-14.
Man placed in, to dress and keep. -- Ge 2:8,15.
Man driven from, after the fall. -- Ge 3:23,24.
Fertility of Canaan like. -- Ge 13:10; Joe 2:3.

The future state of the Jews shall be like. -- Isa 51:3; Eze 36:35.

Illustrative
Of the church. -- Song 5:1; 6:2,11.

(Enclosed,) of the pleasantness, fruitfulness, and security of the church. -- Song 4:12.

(Well watered,) of spiritual prosperity of the church. -- Isa 58:11; Jer 31:12.

(When dried up,) of the wicked. -- Isa 1:30.
Garments
Origin of -- Ge 3:7,21.
Called
Raiment. -- Ge 28:20; De 8:4.
Clothes. -- Pr 6:27; Eze 16:39.
Clothing. -- Job 22:6; 31:19.
Vesture. -- Ge 41:42; Re 19:16.
Materials used for
Wool. -- Pr 27:26; Eze 34:3.
Silk. -- Pr 31:22.
Linen. -- Le 6:10; Es 8:15.
Camel's hair. -- Mt 3:4.
Skins. -- Heb 11:37.
Sackcloth. -- 2Sa 3:31; 2Ki 19:1.
Not to be made of mixed materials -- De 22:11.
Of the sexes, not to be interchanged -- De 22:5.
Colours of, mentioned
White. -- Ec 9:8.
Blue. -- Eze 23:6.
Purple. -- Eze 7:27; Lu 16:19.
Scarlet. -- 2Sa 1:24; Da 5:7.
Different colours. -- Ge 37:3; 2Sa 13:18.

Were often fringed and bordered -- Nu 15:38; De 22:12.

Scribes and Pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of -- Mt 23:5.

Worn long and flowing -- Lu 20:46; Re 1:13.
Girt up during employment -- Lu 17:8; Joh 13:4.
Mentioned in scripture
Hyke or upper garment. -- De 24:13; Mt 21:8.
Burnouse or cloak. -- Lu 6:29; 2Ti 4:13.
Tunic or coat. -- Joh 19:23; 21:7.
Girdle. -- 1Sa 18:4; Ac 21:11.
Bonnet or hat. -- Le 8:13; Da 3:21.
Shoe or sandal. -- Ex 3:5; Mr 6:9.
Vail. -- Ge 24:65.
Liable to plague and leprosy -- Le 13:47-59.

Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness -- Le 11:32; Nu 31:20.

Of the rich
Of the finest materials. -- Mt 11:8.
Gay. -- Jas 2:23.
Gorgeous. -- Lu 7:25; Ac 12:21.
Embroidered. -- Ps 45:14; Eze 16:18.
Perfumed. -- Ps 45:8; Song 4:11.
Multiplied and heaped up. -- Job 27:17; Isa 3:22.
Often moth-eaten. -- Job 13:28; Jas 5:2.
Of the poor
Provided specially by God. -- De 10:18.
Vile. -- Jas 2:2.
Used as a covering by night. -- De 24:13.
Not to be retained in pledge. -- De 24:12,13.
Grew old and wore out -- Jos 9:5; Ps 102:26.
Of Israel preserved for forty years -- De 8:4.
Were often changed -- Ge 35:2; 41:14.

Of those slain with a sword not used -- Isa 14:19.

Given as a token of covenants -- 1Sa 18:4.
Given as presents -- Ge 45:22; 2Ki 5:22.
Often rent in affliction -- 2Sa 15:32; Ezr 9:3,5.
Illustrative
(White,) of righteousness. -- Mt 28:3; Re 3:18.
(Rolled in blood,) of victory. -- Isa 9:5.
(Washed in wine,) of abundance. -- Ge 49:11.
Gates
Design of -- Isa 62:10.
Made of
Brass. -- Ps 107:16; Isa 45:2.
Iron. -- Ac 12:10.
Often two-leaved -- Isa 45:1.

Fastened with bars of iron -- Ps 107:16; Isa 45:2.

Made to
Cities. -- 1Ki 17:10.
Houses. -- Lu 16:20; Ac 12:14.
Temples. -- Ac 3:2.
Palaces. -- Es 5:13.
Prisons. -- Ac 12:10.
Camps. -- Ex 32:26.
Rivers. -- Na 2:6.
Of cities
Chief places of concourse. -- Pr 1:21.

Courts of justice held at. -- De 16:18; 2Sa 15:2; Pr 22:22,23.

Land sold at. -- Ge 23:10,16.
Land redeemed at. -- 2Ki 7:1,18.
Markets held at. -- 2Ki 7:1,18.
Proclamations made at. -- Pr 1:21; Jer 17:19.
Councils of state held at. -- 2Ch 18:9; Jer 39:3.
Conferences held at. -- Ge 34:20; 2Sa 3:27.
Public commendation given at. -- Pr 31:23,31.
Public censure passed at. -- Job 5:4; Isa 29:21.
Shut at night-fall. -- Jos 2:5; Ne 13:19.

Chief points of attack in war. -- Jdj 5:8; Isa 22:7; Eze 21:15.

Battering rams used against. -- Eze 21:22.
Experienced officers placed over. -- 2Ki 7:17.
Troops reviewed at, going to war. -- 2Sa 18:4.
Often razed and burned. -- Ne 1:3; La 2:9.
Idolatrous rites performed at. -- Ac 14:13.
Criminals punished at. -- De 17:5; Jer 20:2.

Custom of sitting at, in the evening, alluded to. -- Ge 19:1.

Of the temple
Called gates of Zion. -- La 1:4.
Called gates of righteousness. -- Ps 118:19.
Called gates of the Lord. -- Ps 118:20.
Overlaid with gold. -- 2Ki 18:16.
One specially beautiful. -- Ac 3:2.
Levites the porters of. -- 2Ch 8:14; 23:4.
Charge of, given by lot. -- 1Ch 26:13-19.
The treasury placed at. -- 2Ch 24:8; Mr 12:41.

The pious Israelites delighted to enter. -- Ps 118:19,20; 100:4.

Frequented by beggars. -- Ac 3:2.
Of Jerusalem
High gate of Benjamin. -- Jer 20:2; 37:13.
Fish gate. -- 2Ch 33:14; Ne 3:3.
Sheep gate. -- Ne 3:1; Joh 5:2.
Gate of Miphkad. -- Ne 3:31.
Gate of Ephraim. -- Ne 12:39.
Valley gate. -- 2Ch 26:9; Ne 2:13.
Water gate. -- Ne 3:26; 8:3.
Horse gate. -- 2Ch 23:15; Ne 3:28.
Old gate. -- Ne 3:6; 12:39.
Corner gate. -- 2Ch 26:9.
Dung gate. -- Ne 3:14; 12:31.
Gate of the fountain. -- Ne 3:15.

Carcase of sin-offering burned without -- Le 4:12; Heb 13:11-13.

Criminals generally punished without -- Le 24:23; Joh 19:17; Heb 13:12.

Illustrative
Of Christ. -- Joh 10:9.
(Of heaven,) of access to God. -- Ge 28:12-17.
(Of hell,) of Satan's power. -- Mt 16:18.
(Of the grave,) of death. -- Isa 38:10.
(Strait,) of the entrance to life. -- Mt 7:14.
(Wide,) of the entrance to ruin. -- Mt 7:13.
Genealogies
The Jews reckoned by -- 1Ch 9:1; 2Ch 31:19.
Public registers kept of -- 2Ch 12:15; Ne 7:5.
Of Christ
Given. -- Mt 1:1-17; Lu 3:23-38.
Prove his descent from Judah. -- Heb 7:14.

Priests who could not prove their own, excluded from the priesthood -- Ezr 2:62; Ne 7:64.

Subject of, to be avoided -- 1Ti 1:4; Tit 3:9.

Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life -- Lu 10:20; Heb 12:23; Re 3:5.

Gentiles Comprehend all nations except the Jews -- Ro 2:9; 3:9; 9:24.

Called
Heathen. -- Ps 2:1; Ga 3:8.
Nations. -- Ps 9:20; 22:28; Isa 9:1.
Uncircumcised. -- Isa 14:6; 52:1.
Uncircumcision. -- Ro 2:26.
Greeks. -- Ro 1:16; 10:12.
Strangers. -- Isa 14:1; 60:10.
Ruled by God -- 2Ch 20:6; Ps 47:8.
Chastised by God -- Ps 9:5; 94:10.
Counsel of, brought to nought -- Ps 33:10.
Characterised as
Ignorant of God. -- Ro 1:21; 1Th 4:5.
Refusing to know God. -- Ro 1:28.
Without the law. -- Ro 2:14.
Idolatrous. -- Ro 1:23,25; 1Co 12:2.
Superstitious. -- De 18:14.
Depraved and wicked. -- Ro 1:28-32; Eph 4:19.
Blasphemous and reproachful. -- Ne 5:9.
Constant to their false gods. -- Jer 2:11.

Hated and despised the Jews -- Es 9:1,5; Ps 44:13,14; 123:3.

Often ravaged and defiled the holy land and sanctuary -- Ps 79:1; La 1:10.

The Jews
Not to follow the ways of. -- Le 18:3; Jer 10:2.
Not to intermarry with. -- De 7:3.
Permitted to have, as servants. -- Le 25:44.
Despised, as if dogs. -- Mt 15:26.
Never associated with. -- Ac 10:28; 11:2,3.
Often corrupted by. -- 2Ki 17:7,8.
Dispersed amongst. -- Joh 7:35.

Excluded from Israel's privileges -- Eph 2:11,12.

Not allowed to enter the temple -- Ac 21:28,29.
Outer court of temple for -- Eph 2:14; Re 11:2.
Given to Christ as His inheritance -- Ps 2:8.
Christ given as a light to -- Isa 42:6; Lu 2:32.
Conversion of, predicted -- Isa 2:2; 11:10.
United with the Jews against Christ -- Ac 4:27.

The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the Jews -- Mt 10:5; Lu 24:47; Ac 13:46.

First special introduction of the gospel to -- Ac 10:34-45; 15:14.

First general introduction of the gospel to -- Ac 13:48,49,52; 15:12.

Paul the apostle of -- Ac 9:15; Ga 2:7,8.
Jerusalem trodden down by, &c -- Lu 21:24.
Israel rejected till the fulness of -- Ro 11:25.

Gibeonites Descended from the Hivites and Amorites -- Jos 9:3,7; 2Sa 21:2.

A mighty and warlike people -- Jos 10:2.
Cities of -- Jos 9:17.
Israel
Deceived by. -- Jos 9:4-13.
Made a league with. -- Jos 9:15.
Spared on account of their oath. -- Jos 9:18,19.

Appointed, hewers of wood, &c. -- Jos 9:20-27.

Attacked by the kings of Canaan -- Jos 10:1-5.
Delivered by Israel -- Jos 10:6-10.
Saul sought to destroy -- 2Sa 21:2.

Israel plagued for Saul's cruelty to -- 2Sa 21:1.

Effected the destruction of the remnant of Saul's house -- 2Sa 21:4-9.

The office of the Nethinim probably originated in -- 1Ch 9:2.

Part of, returned from the captivity -- Ne 7:25.
Gift of the Holy Spirit, The
By the Father -- Ne 9:20; Lu 11:13.
By the Son -- Joh 20:22.
To Christ without measure -- Joh 3:34.
Given
According to promise. -- Ac 2:38,39.
Upon the exaltation. -- Ps 68:18; Joh 7:39.
Through the intercession of Christ. -- Joh 14:16.
In answer to prayer. -- Lu 11:13; Eph 1:16,17.
For instruction. -- Ne 9:20.
For comfort of saints. -- Joh 14:16.
To those who repent and believe. -- Ac 2:38.
To those who obey God. -- Ac 5:32.
To the Gentiles. -- Ac 10:44,45; 11:17; 15:8.
Is abundant -- Ps 68:9; Joh 7:38,39.
Is permanent -- Isa 59:21; Hag 2:5; 1Pe 4:14.
Is fruit bearing -- Isa 32:15.
Received through faith -- Ga 3:14.

An evidence of union with Christ -- 1Jo 3:24; 4:13.

An earnest of the inheritance of the saints -- 2Co 1:22; 5:5; Eph 1:14.

A pledge of the continued favour of God -- Eze 39:29.

Gifts of God, The
All blessings are -- Jas 1:17; 2Pe 1:3.

Are dispensed according to his will -- Ec 2:26; Da 2:21; Ro 12:6; 1Co 7:7.

Are free and abundant -- Nu 14:8; Ro 8:32.
Spiritual

Christ the chief of. -- Isa 42:6; 55:4; Joh 3:16; 4:10; 6:32,33.

Are through Christ. -- Ps 68:18; Eph 4:7,8; Joh 6:27.

The Holy Spirit. -- Lu 11:13; Ac 8:20.
Grace. -- Ps 84:11; Jas 4:6.
Wisdom. -- Pr 2:6; Jas 1:5.
Repentance. -- Ac 11:18.
Faith. -- Eph 2:8; Php 1:29.
Righteousness. -- Ro 5:16,17.
Strength and power. -- Ps 68:35.
A new heart. -- Eze 11:19.
Peace. -- Ps 29:11.
Rest. -- Mt 11:28; 2Th 1:7.
Glory. -- Ps 84:11; Joh 17:22.
Eternal life. -- Ro 6:23.
Not repented of by him. -- Ro 11:29.
To be used for mutual profit. -- 1Pe 4:10.
Pray for. -- Mt 7:7,11; Joh 16:23,24.
Acknowledge -- Ps 4:7; 21:2.
Temporal
Life. -- Isa 42:5.
Food and raiment. -- Mt 6:25-33.

Rain and fruitful seasons. -- Ge 27:28; Le 26:4,5; Isa 30:23.

Wisdom. -- 2Ch 1:12.
Peace. -- Le 26:6; 1Ch 22:9.
All good things. -- Ps 34:10; 1Ti 6:17.

To be used and enjoyed. -- Ec 3:13; 5:19,20; 1Ti 4:4,5.

Should cause us to remember God. -- De 8:18.

All creatures partake of. -- Ps 136:25; 145:15,16.

Pray for. -- Zec 10:1; Mt 6:11.
Illustrated -- Mt 25:15-30.
Girdles
Worn upon the loins -- 1Ki 2:5; Jer 13:1,11.
Worn by priests about the breasts -- Re 1:13.
Made of
Fine linen. -- Eze 16:10.

Twined linen with blue purple, &c. -- Ex 39:29.

Gold. -- Re 1:13; 15:6.
Leather. -- 2Ki 1:8; Mt 3:4.
Sackcloth. -- Isa 3:24; La 2:10.
Made for sale by industrious women -- Pr 31:24.
Used for

Strengthening the loins. -- Pr 31:17; Isa 22:21; 23:10.

Girding up the garments when walking. -- 1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 4:29.

Girding up the garments when working. -- Lu 12:37; 17:8; Joh 13:4.

Suspending the sword. -- 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18.
Suspending the inkhorn. -- Eze 9:2.
Holding money. -- Mt 10:9; Mr 6:8.
Taken off when at rest. -- Isa 5:27; Joh 13:4.
Given as
A token of friendship. -- 1Sa 18:4.
A reward of military service. -- 2Sa 18:11.
Illustrative of
Strength. -- Ps 18:39; Isa 22:21.
Gladness. -- Ps 30:11.
Righteousness of Christ. -- Isa 11:5.
Faithfulness of Christ. -- Isa 11:5.
Truth. -- Eph 6:14.
Glorifying God
Commanded -- 1Ch 16:28; Ps 22:23; Isa 42:12.
Due to him -- 1Ch 16:29.
For his
Holiness. -- Ps 99:9; Re 15:4.
Mercy and truth. -- Ps 115:1; Ro 15:9.
Faithfulness and truth. -- Isa 25:1.
Wondrous works. -- Mt 15:31; Ac 4:21.
Judgments. -- Isa 25:3; Eze 28:22; Re 14:7.
Deliverance. -- Ps 50:15.
Grace to others. -- Ac 11:18; 2Co 9:13; Ga 1:24.
Obligation of saints to -- 1Co 6:20.

Is acceptable through Christ -- Php 1:11; 1Pe 4:11.

Christ, an example of -- Joh 17:4.
Accomplished by
Relying on his promises. -- Ro 4:20.
Praising him. -- Ps 50:23.
Doing all to him. -- 1Co 10:31.
Dying for him. -- Joh 21:19.
Confessing Christ. -- Php 2:11.
Suffering for Christ. -- 1Pe 4:14,16.
Glorifying Christ. -- Ac 19:17; 2Th 1:12.

Bringing forth fruits of righteousness. -- Joh 15:8; Php 1:11.

Patience in affliction. -- Isa 24:15.
Faithfulness. -- 1Pe 4:11.
Required in body and spirit -- 1Co 6:20.
Shall be universal -- Ps 86:9; Re 5:13.
Saints should
Resolve on. -- Ps 69:30; 118:28.
Unite in. -- Ps 34:3; Ro 15:6.
Persevere in. -- Ps 86:12.

All the blessings of God are designed to lead to -- Isa 60:21; 61:3.

The holy example of saints may lead others to -- Mt 5:16; 1Pe 2:12.

All, by nature, fail in -- Ro 3:23.
The wicked averse to -- Da 5:23; Ro 1:21.

Punishment for not -- Da 5:23,30; Mal 2:2; Ac 12:23; Ro 1:21.

Heavenly host engaged in -- Re 4:11.
Exemplified
David. -- Ps 57:5.
The Multitude. -- Mt 9:8; 15:31.
The Virgin Mary. -- Lu 1:46.
Angels. -- Lu 2:14.
Shepherds. -- Lu 2:20.
Man sick of the palsy. -- Lu 5:25.
Woman with infirmity. -- Lu 13:13.
Leper. -- Lu 17:15.
Blind man. -- Lu 18:43.
Centurion. -- Lu 23:47.
The Church at Jerusalem. -- Ac 11:18.
Gentiles at Antioch. -- Ac 13:48.
Abraham. -- Ro 4:20.
Paul. -- Ro 11:36.
Glory
God is, to his people -- Ps 3:3; Zec 2:5.
Christ is, to his people -- Isa 60:1; Lu 2:32.
The gospel ordained to be, to saints -- 1Co 2:7.

Of the gospel, exceeds that of the law -- 2Co 3:9,10.

The joy of saints is full of -- 1Pe 1:8.
Spiritual
Is given by God. -- Ps 84:11.
Is given by Christ. -- Joh 17:22.
Christ. -- Joh 17:22.
Is the work of the Holy Spirit. -- 2Co 3:18.
Eternal
Procured by the death of Christ. -- Heb 2:10.
Accompanies salvation by Christ. -- 2Ti 2:10.

Inherited by saints. -- 1Sa 2:8; Ps 73:24; Pr 3:35; Col 3:4; 1Pe 5:10.

Saints called to. -- 2Th 2:14; 1Pe 5:10.
Saints afore prepared to. -- Ro 9:23.
Enhanced by present afflictions. -- 2Co 4:17.

Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with. -- Ro 8:18.

Of the Church shall be rich and abundant -- Isa 60:11-13.

The bodies of saints shall be raised in -- 1Co 15:43; Php 3:21.

Saints shall be, of their ministers -- 1Th 2:19,20.

Temporal
Is given by God. -- Da 2:37.
Passes away. -- 1Pe 1:24.
The devil tries to seduce by. -- Mt 4:8.
Of hypocrites turned to shame -- Ho 4:7.
Seek not, from man -- Mt 6:2; 1Th 2:6.
Of the wicked
Is in their shame. -- Php 3:19.
Ends in destruction. -- Isa 5:14.

Glory of God, The Exhibited in Christ -- Joh 1:14; 2Co 4:6; Heb 1:3.

Exhibited in
His name. -- De 28:58; Ne 9:5.

His majesty. -- Job 37:22; Ps 93:1; 104:1; 145:5,12; Isa 2:10.

His power. -- Ex 15:1,6; Ro 6:4.
His works. -- Ps 19:1; 111:3.
His holiness. -- Ex 15:11.
Described as
Great. -- Ps 138:5.
Eternal. -- Ps 104:31.
Rich. -- Eph 3:16.
Highly exalted. -- Ps 8:1; 113:4.
Exhibited to
Moses. -- Ex 34:5-7; 33:18-23.
Stephen. -- Ac 7:55.
His Church. -- De 5:24; Ps 102:16.
Enlightens the Church -- Isa 60:1,2; Re 21:11,23.
Saints desire to behold -- Ps 63:2; 90:16.
God is jealous -- Isa 42:8.
Reverence -- Isa 59:19.
Plead in prayer -- Ps 79:9.
Declare -- 1Ch 16:24; Ps 145:5,11.
Magnify -- Ps 57:5.
The earth is full of -- Isa 6:3.

The knowledge of, shall fill the earth -- Hab 2:14.

Gluttony
Christ was falsely accused of -- Mt 11:19.
The wicked addicted to -- Php 3:19; Jude 1:12.
Leads to

Carnal security. -- Isa 22:13; 1Co 15:32; Lu 12:19.

Poverty. -- Pr 23:21.

Of princes, ruinous to their people -- Ec 10:16,17.

Is inconsistent in saints -- 1Pe 4:3.

Caution against -- Pr 23:2,3; Lu 21:34; Ro 13:13,14.

Pray against temptations to -- Ps 141:4.

Punishment of -- Nu 11:33,34; Ps 78:31; De 21:21; Am 6:4,7.

Danger of, illustrated -- Lu 12:45,46.
Exemplified
Esau. -- Ge 25:30-34; Heb 12:16,17.
Israel. -- Nu 11:4; Ps 78:18.
Sons of Eli. -- 1Sa 2:12-17.
Belshazzar. -- Da 5:1.
Goat, The
Clean and fit for food -- De 14:4,5.
Offered in sacrifice -- Ge 15:9; Le 16:5,7.

The male, best for sacrifice -- Le 22:19; Ps 50:9.

First-born of, not redeemed -- Nu 18:17.
Jews had large flocks of -- Ge 32:14; 1Sa 25:2.
Most profitable to the owner -- Pr 27:26.
Milk of, used as food -- Pr 27:27.
The young of
Called kids. -- Ge 37:31.
Kept in small flocks. -- 1Ki 20:27.
Fed near the shepherds' tents. -- Song 1:8.
Not to be seethed in milk of mother. -- Ex 23:19.
Offered in sacrifice. -- Le 4:23; 5:6.
Offered at the passover. -- Ex 12:5; 2Ch 35:7.
Considered a delicacy. -- Ge 27:9; Jdj 6:19.
Given as a present. -- Ge 38:17; Jdj 15:1.
The hair of
Offered for tabernacle. -- Ex 25:4; 35:23.

Made into curtains, for covering the tabernacle. -- Ex 35:26; 36:14-18.

Made into pillows. -- 1Sa 19:13.
Skin of, often used as clothing -- Heb 11:37.
Bashan celebrated for -- De 32:14.
The Arabians traded in -- Eze 27:21.
Flocks of, always led by a male -- Jer 50:8.

When wild dwelt in the hills and rocks -- 1Sa 24:2; Job 39:1; Ps 104:18.

Illustrative
Of Macedonian empire. -- Da 8:5,21.
Of the wicked. -- Zec 10:3; Mt 25:32,33.
(Flock of,) of the church. -- Song 4:1.
God
Is a spirit -- Joh 4:24; 2Co 3:17.
Is declared to be
Light. -- Isa 60:19; Jas 1:17; 1Jo 1:5.
Love. -- 1Jo 4:8,16.

Invisible. -- Job 23:8,9; Joh 1:18; 5:37; Col 1:15; 1Ti 1:17.

Unsearchable. -- Job 11:7; 37:23; Ps 145:3; Isa 40:28; Ro 11:33.

Incorruptible. -- Ro 1:23.
Eternal. -- De 33:27; Ps 90:2; Re 4:8-10.
Immortal. -- 1Ti 1:17; 6:16.
Omnipotent. -- Ge 17:1; Ex 6:3.
Omniscient. -- Ps 139:1-6; Pr 5:21.
Omnipresent. -- Ps 139:7; Jer 23:23.
Immutable. -- Ps 102:26,27; Jas 1:17.
Only-wise. -- Ro 16:27; 1Ti 1:17.
Glorious. -- Ex 15:11; Ps 145:5.
Most High. -- Ps 83:18; Ac 7:48.
Perfect. -- Mt 5:48.
Holy. -- Ps 99:9; Isa 5:16.
Just. -- De 32:4; Isa 45:21.
True. -- Jer 10:10; Joh 17:3.
Upright. -- Ps 25:8; 92:15.
Righteous. -- Ezr 9:15; Ps 145:17.
Good. -- Ps 25:8; 119:68.
Great. -- 2Ch 2:5; Ps 86:10.
Gracious. -- Ex 34:6; Ps 116:5.
Faithful. -- 1Co 10:13; 1Pe 4:19.
Merciful. -- Ex 34:6,7; Ps 86:5.
Long-suffering. -- Nu 14:18; Mic 7:1.
Jealous. -- Jos 24:19; Na 1:2.
Compassionate. -- 2Ki 13:23.
A consuming fire. -- Heb 12:29.
None beside him -- De 4:35; Isa 44:6.
None before him -- Isa 43:10.

None like to him -- Ex 9:14; De 33:26; 2Sa 7:22; Isa 46:5,9; Jer 10:6.

None good but he -- Mt 19:17.
Fills heaven and earth -- 1Ki 8:27; Jer 23:24.

Should be worshipped in spirit and in truth -- Joh 4:24.

Gold
Found in the earth -- Job 28:1,6.
Abounded in
Havilah. -- Ge 2:11.
Ophir. -- 1Ki 9:28; Ps 45:9.
Sheba. -- Ps 72:15; Isa 60:6.
Parvaim. -- 2Ch 3:6.
Belongs to God -- Joe 3:5; Hag 2:8.
Described as
Yellow. -- Ps 68:13.
Malleable. -- Ex 39:3; 1Ki 10:16,17.
Fusible. -- Ex 32:3,4; Pr 17:3.
Precious. -- Ezr 8:27; Isa 13:12.
Valuable. -- Job 28:15,16.

Most valuable when pure and fine -- Job 28:19; Ps 19:10; 21:3; Pr 3:14.

Refined and tried by fire -- Zec 13:9; 1Pe 1:7.
Working in, a trade -- Ne 3:8; Isa 40:19.
An article of commerce -- Eze 27:22.
The patriarchs were rich in -- Ge 13:2.
Imported by Solomon -- 1Ki 9:11,28; 10:11.

Abundance of, in Solomon's reign -- 2Ch 1:15.

Offerings of, for tabernacle -- Ex 35:22.
Offerings of, for temple -- 1Ch 22:14; 29:4,7.
Used as money -- Mt 10:9; Ac 3:6.

Priestly and royal garments adorned with -- Ex 28:4-6; Ps 45:9,13.

Was used for
Overlaying the tabernacle. -- Ex 36:34,38.
Overlaying the temple. -- 1Ki 6:21,22.
Overlaying cherubims in temple. -- 2Ch 3:10.
Overlaying the ark, &c. -- Ex 25:11-13.
Overlaying floor of temple. -- 1Ki 6:30.
Overlaying throne of Solomon. -- 1Ki 10:18.
Mercy seat and cherubims. -- Ex 25:17,18.
Sacred candlesticks. -- Ex 25:31; 2Ch 4:7,20.
Sacred utensils. -- Ex 25:29,38; 2Ch 4:19-22.
Crowns. -- 2Sa 12:30; Ps 21:3.
Sceptres. -- Es 4:11.
Chains. -- Ge 41:42; Da 5:29.
Rings. -- Song 5:14; Jas 2:2.
Earrings. -- Jdj 8:24,26.
Ornaments. -- Jer 4:30.
Shields. -- 2Sa 8:7; 1Ki 10:16,17.
Vessels. -- 1Ki 10:21; Es 1:7.
Idols. -- Ex 20:23; Ps 115:4; Da 5:4.
Couches. -- Es 1:6.
Footstools. -- 2Ch 9:18.
Estimated by weight -- 1Ch 28:14.
Given as presents -- 1Ki 15:19; Mt 2:11.
Exacted as tribute -- 1Ki 20:3,5; 2Ki 23:33,35.

Taken in war, dedicated to God -- Jos 6:19; 2Sa 8:11; 1Ki 15:15.

Kings of Israel not to multiply -- De 17:17.
Jews condemned for multiplying -- Isa 2:7.
Vanity of heaping up -- Ec 2:8,11.
Liable to
Grow dim. -- La 4:1.
Canker and rust. -- Jas 5:3.
Illustrative of
Saints after affliction. -- Job 23:10.
Tried faith. -- 1Pe 1:7.
The doctrines of grace. -- Re 3:18.
True converts. -- 1Co 3:12.
Babylonish empire. -- Da 2:38.

Goodness of God, The Is part of his character -- Ps 25:8; Na 1:7; Mt 19:17.

Declared to be
Great. -- Ne 9:35; Zec 9:17.
Rich. -- Ps 104:24; Ro 2:4.
Abundant. -- Ex 34:6; Ps 33:5.
Satisfying. -- Ps 65:4; Jer 31:12,14.
Enduring. -- Ps 23:6; 52:1.
Universal. -- Ps 145:9; Mt 5:45.
Manifested
To his Church. -- Ps 31:19; La 3:25.
In doing good. -- Ps 119:68; 145:9.
In supplying temporal wants. -- Ac 14:17.
In providing for the poor. -- Ps 68:10.
In forgiving sins. -- 2Ch 30:18; Ps 86:5.
Leads to repentance. -- Ro 2:4.
Recognise, in his dealings. -- Ezr 8:18; Ne 2:18.
Pray for the manifestation of. -- 2Th 1:11.
Despise not. -- Ro 2:4.
Reverence. -- Jer 33:9; Ho 3:5.
Magnify. -- Ps 107:8; Jer 33:11.
Urge others to confide in. -- Ps 34:8.
The wicked disregard. -- Ne 9:35.

Gospel, The Is good tidings of great joy for all people -- Lu 2:10,11,31,32.

Foretold -- Isa 41:27; 52:7; 61:1-3; Mr 1:15.
Preached under the old testament -- Heb 4:2.
Exhibits the grace of God -- Ac 14:3; 20:32.

The knowledge of the glory of God is by -- 2Co 4:4,6.

Life and immortality are brought to light by Jesus through -- 2Ti 1:10.

Is the power of God to salvation -- Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18; 1Th 1:5.

Is glorious -- 2Co 4:4.
Is everlasting -- 1Pe 1:25; Re 14:6.
Preached by Christ -- Mt 4:23; Mr 1:14.

Ministers have a stewardship to preach -- 1Co 9:17.

Preached beforehand to Abraham -- Ge 22:18; Ga 3:8.

Preached to
The Jews first. -- Lu 24:47; Ac 13:46.
The Gentiles. -- Mr 13:10; Ga 2:2,9.
The poor. -- Mt 11:5; Lu 4:18.
Every creature. -- Mr 16:15; Col 1:23.
Must be believed -- Mr 1:15; Heb 4:2.
Brings peace -- Lu 2:10,14; Eph 6:15.
Produces hope -- Col 1:23.
Saints have fellowship in -- Php 1:5.
There is fulness of blessing in -- Ro 15:29.
Those who receive, should

Adhere to the truth of. -- Ga 1:6,7; 2:14; 2Ti 1:13.

Not be ashamed of. -- Ro 1:16; 2Ti 1:8.
Live in subjection to. -- 2Co 9:13.
Have their conversation becoming. -- Php 1:27.

Earnestly contend for the faith of. -- Php 1:17,27; Jude 1:3.

Sacrifice friends and property for. -- Mt 10:37.
Sacrifice life itself for. -- Mr 8:35.

Profession of, attended by afflictions -- 2Ti 3:12.

Promises to sufferers -- Mr 8:35; 10:30.
Be careful not to hinder -- 1Co 9:12.
Is hid to them that are lost -- 2Co 4:3.
Testifies to the final judgment -- Ro 2:16.

Let him who preached another, be accursed -- Ga 1:8.

Awful consequences of not obeying -- 2Th 1:8,9.
Is called the
Dispensation of the grace of God. -- Eph 3:2.
Gospel of peace. -- Eph 6:15.
Gospel of God. -- Ro 1:1; 1Th 2:8; 1Pe 4:17.

Gospel of Christ. -- Ro 1:9,16; 2Co 2:12; 1Th 3:2.

Gospel of the grace of God. -- Ac 20:24.
Gospel of the kingdom. -- Mt 24:14.
Gospel of salvation. -- Eph 1:13.
Glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. -- 2Co 4:4.
Preaching of Jesus Christ. -- Ro 16:25.
Mystery of the gospel. -- Eph 6:19.
Word of God. -- 1Th 2:13.
Word of Christ. -- Col 3:16.
Word of grace. -- Ac 14:3; 20:32.
Word of salvation. -- Ac 13:26.
Word of reconciliation. -- 2Co 5:19.
Word of truth. -- Eph 1:13; Jas 1:18.
Word of faith. -- Ro 10:8.
Word of life. -- Php 2:16.
Ministration of the Spirit. -- 2Co 3:8.
Doctrine according to godliness. -- 1Ti 6:3.
Form of sound words. -- 2Ti 1:13.

Rejection of, by many, foretold -- Isa 53:1; Ro 10:15,16.

Rejection of, by the Jews, a means of blessing to the Gentiles -- Ro 11:28.

Grace
God is the God of all -- 1Pe 5:10.
God is the Giver of -- Ps 84:11; Jas 1:17.
God's throne, the throne of -- Heb 4:16.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of -- Zec 12:10; Heb 10:29.

Was upon Christ -- Lu 2:40; Joh 3:24.
Christ spoke with -- Ps 45:2; Lu 4:22.
Christ was full of -- Joh 1:14.
Came by Christ -- Joh 1:17; Ro 5:15.
Given by Christ -- 1Co 1:4.
Foretold by the prophets -- 1Pe 1:10.

Riches of, exhibited in God's kindness through Christ -- Eph 2:7.

Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in Christ -- Eph 1:6.

Is described as
Great. -- Ac 4:33.
Sovereign. -- Ro 5:21.
Rich. -- Eph 1:7; 2:7.
Exceeding. -- 2Co 9:14.
Manifold. -- 1Pe 4:10.
All-sufficient. -- 2Co 12:9.
All-abundant. -- Ro 5:15,17,20.
Glorious. -- Eph 1:6.
The gospel, a declaration of -- Ac 20:24,32.
Is the source of
Election. -- Ro 11:5.
The call of God. -- Ga 1:15.
Justification. -- Ro 3:24; Tit 3:7.
Faith. -- Ac 18:27.
Forgiveness of sins. -- Eph 1:7.
Salvation. -- Ac 15:11; Eph 2:5,8.
Consolation. -- 2Th 2:16.
Hope. -- 2Th 2:16.
Necessary to the service of God -- Heb 12:28.

God's work completed in saints by -- 2Th 1:11,12.

The success and completion of the work of God to be attributed to -- Zec 4:7.

Inheritance of the promises by -- Ro 4:16.

Justification by, opposed to that by works -- Ro 4:4,5; 11:6; Ga 5:4.

Saints
Are heirs of. -- 1Pe 3:7.
Are under. -- Ro 6:14.
Receive, from Christ. -- Joh 1:16.
Are what they are by. -- 1Co 15:10; 2Co 1:12.
Abound in gifts of. -- Ac 4:33; 2Co 8:1; 9:8,14.
Should be established in. -- Heb 13:9.
Should be strong in. -- 2Ti 2:1.
Should grow in. -- 2Pe 3:18.
Should speak with. -- Eph 4:29; Col 4:6.
Specially given

To ministers. -- Ro 12:3,6; 15:15; 1Co 3:10; Ga 2:9; Eph 3:7.

To the humble. -- Pr 3:34; Jas 4:6.
To those who walk uprightly. -- Ps 84:11.
Not to be received in vain -- 2Co 6:1.
Pray for
For yourselves. -- Heb 4:16.
For others. -- 2Co 13:14; Eph 6:24.
Beware lest you fail of -- Heb 12:15.

Manifestation of, in others, a cause of gladness -- Ac 11:23; 1Jo 1:3,4.

Special manifestation of, at the second coming of Christ -- 1Pe 1:13.

Not to be abused -- Ro 3:8; 6:1,15.
Antinomians abused -- Jude 1:4.
Grass
A green herb -- Mr 6:39.
Called
Grass of the earth. -- Re 9:4.
Grass of the field. -- Nu 22:4.
Springs out of the earth -- 2Sa 23:4.
God
Originally created. -- Ge 1:11,12.
The giver of. -- De 11:15.
Causes to grow. -- Ps 104:14; 147:8.
Adorns and clothes. -- Mt 6:30.
Often grew on the tops of houses -- Ps 129:6.
When young, soft and tender -- Pr 27:25.
Refreshed by rain and dew -- De 32:2; Pr 19:12.
Cattle fed upon -- Job 6:5; Jer 50:11.
Ovens often heated with -- Mt 6:30.
Destroyed by
Locusts. -- Re 9:4.
Hail and lightning. -- Re 8:7.
Drought. -- 1Ki 17:1; 18:5.
Failure of, a great calamity -- Isa 15:5,6.

Sufferings of cattle from failure of, described -- Jer 14:5,6.

Illustrative

Of shortness and uncertainty of life. -- Ps 90:5,6; 103:15; Isa 40:6,7; 1Pe 1:24.

Of prosperity of the wicked. -- Ps 92:7.

(Refreshed by dew and showers,) of the saints refreshed by grace. -- Ps 72:6; Mic 5:7.

(On tops of houses,) of the wicked. -- 2Ki 19:26; Isa 37:27.

Groves
Antiquity of -- Ge 21:33.
Often on tops of hills -- 1Ki 14:23; Ho 4:13.
Often used as resting places -- 1Sa 22:6.
Idols were worshipped in -- De 12:2.

Not to be planted near God's altar -- De 16:21.

Of Canaanites, to be destroyed -- Ex 34:13; De 7:5; 12:3.

For idol worship planted
By Ahab. -- 1Ki 16:33.
By Manasseh. -- 2Ki 21:3.
By Israelites. -- 2Ki 17:16.
Fondness of Israel for -- Jer 17:2.

Punishment for making and serving -- 1Ki 14:15; Isa 1:28,29; Mic 5:14.

Destroyed by
Gideon. -- Jdj 6:25-28.
Hezekiah. -- 2Ki 18:4.
Asa. -- 2Ch 14:3.
Jehoshaphat. -- 2Ch 17:6.
Josiah. -- 2Ki 23:14; 2Ch 34:3,7.
God promised to wean Israel from -- Isa 17:7,8.

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