Uprightness

The being kept from presumptuous sins is necessary to -- Ps 19:13.

With poverty, is better than sin with riches -- Pr 28:6.

With poverty, is better than folly -- Pr 19:1.

Their prayer delighted in by God. -- Pr 15:8.

Find strengths in God's way. -- Pr 10:29.

Obtain good from God's work. -- Mic 2:7.

Hated by the wicked. -- Pr 29:10; Am 5:10.

The way of, is to depart from evil -- Pr 16:17.

Have nothing good withheld. -- Ps 84:11.

Dwell on high and be provided for. -- Isa 33:16.

Be delivered by righteousness. -- Pr 11:6.

Be delivered by their wisdom. -- Pr 12:6.

Enter into peace. -- Ps 37:37; Isa 57:2.

Have dominion over the wicked. -- Ps 49:14.

A characteristic of saints -- Ps 111:1; Isa 26:7.

Saints should resolve to walk in -- Ps 26:11.

Reprove those who deviate from -- Ga 2:14.


Urim and Thummin

Placed in the breastplate of the high priest -- Ex 28:30; Le 8:8.

Instances of consulting God by -- Jdj 1:1; 20:18,28; 1Sa 23:9-11; 30:7,8.

Sometimes no answer by, in consequence of the sin of those consulting -- 1Sa 28:6.

Were wanting in the second temple -- Ezr 2:63; Ne 7:65.

Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest -- De 33:8; Joh 1:4,9,17; Col 2:3.


Usury or Interest

The lending of money or other property for increase -- Le 25:37.

Those enriched by unlawful, not allowed to enjoy their gain -- Ps 28:8.

The curse attending the giving or receiving of unlawful, alluded to -- Jer 15:10.

Forbidden to take, from brethren. -- De 23:19.

Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor. -- Ex 22:25; Le 25:35-37.

Often guilty of taking. -- Ne 5:6,7; Eze 22:12.

Allowed to take, from strangers. -- De 23:20.

True and faithful Israelites never took, from their brethren -- Ps 15:5; Eze 18:8,9.

Judgments denounced against those who exacted unlawful -- Isa 24:1,2; Eze 18:13.

Illustrative of the improvement of talents received from God -- Mt 25:27; Lu 19:23.


Vail or Veil

A covering for the head usually worn by women -- Ge 38:14.

As a token of subjection. -- 1Co 11:3,6,7,10.

The removing of, considered rude and insolent -- Song 5:7.

Removing of, threatened as a punishment to ungodly women -- Isa 3:23.

Moses put one on to conceal the glory of his face -- Ex 34:33; 2Co 3:13.

Of the spiritual blindness of the Gentile nations. -- Isa 25:7.

Of the spiritual blindness of the Jewish nation. -- 2Co 3:14-16.


Vail, the Sacred

Made by Bezaleel for the tabernacle -- Ex 36:35.

Suspended from four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold -- Ex 26:32.

Hung between the holy and most holy place -- Ex 26:33; Heb 9:3.

Designed to conceal the ark, mercy seat, and the symbol of the divine presence -- Ex 40:3.

Alone allowed to enter within. -- Heb 9:6,7.

Allowed to enter but once a year. -- Le 16:2; Heb 9:7.

Could not enter without blood. -- Le 16:3; Heb 9:7.

Made by Solomon for the temple -- 2Ch 3:14.

Was rent at the death of our Lord -- Mt 27:51; Mr 15:38; Lu 23:45.

Of the obscurity of the Mosaic age. -- Heb 9:8.

Of the flesh of Christ which concealed his divinity. -- Heb 10:20; Isa 53:2.

(Rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints. -- Heb 10:19,20; 9:24.


Valleys

Tracts of land between mountains -- 1Sa 17:3.

Fat valleys, when fruitful. -- Isa 28:1,4.

Rough valleys, when uncultivated and barren. -- De 21:4.

Watered by mountain streams -- Ps 104:8,10.

Fountains and springs. -- De 8:7; Isa 41:18.

Of Israel well tilled and fruitful -- 1Sa 6:13; Ps 65:13.

Often the scenes of idolatrous rites -- Isa 57:5.

The heathen supposed that certain deities presided over -- 1Ki 20:23,28.

The Canaanites held possession of, against Judah -- Jdj 1:19.

Often the scenes of great contests -- Jdj 5:15; 7:8,22; 1Sa 17:19.

Moab where Moses was buried. -- De 34:6.

Shaveh or king's dale. -- Ge 14:17; 2Sa 18:18.

To be filled with hostile chariots, threatened as a punishment -- Isa 22:7.

The moon made to stand still over Ajalon. -- Jos 10:12.

Ditches in, filled with water. -- 2Ki 3:16,17.

Water in, made to appear to the Moabites like blood. -- 2Ki 3:22,23.

(Fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of Israel. -- Nu 24:6.

(Dark,) of affliction and death. -- Ps 23:4.

(Filling up of,) of removing all obstructions to the gospel. -- Isa 40:4; Lu 3:5.


Vanity

The days of man are -- Job 7:16; Ec 6:12.

The beauty of man is -- Ps 39:11; Pr 31:30.

The help of man in -- Ps 60:11; La 4:17.

Man's own righteousness is -- Isa 57:12.

Worldly wisdom is -- Ec 2:15,21; 1Co 3:20.

Riches gotten by falsehood are -- Pr 21:6.

The conduct of the ungodly is -- 1Pe 1:18.

The religion of hypocrites is -- Jas 1:26.

The worship of the wicked is -- Isa 1:13; Mt 6:7.

Mere external religion is -- 1Ti 4:8; Heb 13:9.

Alms giving without charity is -- 1Co 13:3.

Wealth gotten by, diminishes -- Pr 13:11.

Pray to be kept from. -- Ps 119:37; Pr 30:8.

Especially characterised by. -- Job 11:11.

Though full of, affect to be wise. -- Job 11:12.

Count God's service as. -- Job 21:15; Mal 3:14.

Judicially given up to. -- Ps 78:33; Isa 57:13.

Fools follow those given to -- Pr 12:11.

Following those given to, leads to poverty -- Pr 28:19.

They who trust in, rewarded with -- Job 15:31.


Vine, The

In vineyards from the time of Noah. -- Ge 9:20.

Required to be dressed and pruned to increase its fruitfulness -- Le 25:3; 2Ch 26:10; Isa 18:5.

The dwarf and spreading vine particularly esteemed -- Eze 17:6.

Of Sodom bad and unfit for use -- De 32:32.

Frequently injured by hail and frost -- Ps 78:47; 105:32,33.

The wild boar destructive to -- Ps 80:13.

Peculiarly sour when unripe. -- Jer 31:30.

The wood of, fit only for burning -- Eze 15:2-5.

Young cattle fed on its leaves and tender shoots -- Ge 49:11.

Probably produced two crops of fruit in the year -- Nu 13:20.

Perfumed the air with the fragrance of its flowers -- Song 2:13; Ho 14:7.

God made, fruitful for his people when obedient -- Joe 2:22; Zec 8:12.

Frequently made unfruitful as a punishment -- Jer 8:13; Ho 2:12; Joe 1:7,12; Hag 2:19.

Sometimes cast its fruit before it came to perfection -- Job 15:33; Mal 3:11.

Nazarites prohibited eating any part of -- Nu 6:3,4.

(Its fruitful branches,) of saints. -- Joh 15:5.

(Of unfruitful branches,) of mere professors. -- Joh 15:2,6.

(Its quick growth,) of the growth of saints in grace. -- Ho 14:7.

(Its rich clusters,) of the graces of the church. -- Song 7:8.

(Pruning of,) of God's purifying his people by afflictions. -- Joh 15:2.

(Worthlessness of its wood,) of the unprofitableness, of the wicked. -- Eze 15:6,7.

(Unfruitful,) of the wicked. -- Ho 10:1.

(Sitting under one's own) of peace and prosperity. -- 1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4; Zec 3:10.

Proverbial allusion to fathers eating the unripe fruit of -- Jer 31:29,30; Eze 18:2.


Vineyards

The design of planting -- Ps 107:37; 1Co 9:7.

Frequently walled or fenced with hedges -- Nu 22:24; Pr 24:31; Isa 5:2,5.

Cottages built in, for the keepers -- Isa 1:8.

Provided with the apparatus for making wine -- Isa 5:2; Mt 21:33.

The stones carefully gathered out of -- Isa 5:2.

Not to be planted with different kinds of seed. -- De 22:9.

Not to be cultivated in the Sabbatical year. -- Ex 23:11; Le 25:4.

The spontaneous fruit of, not to be gathered during the sabbatical year. -- Le 25:5,11.

Compensation in kind to be made for injury done to. -- Ex 22:5.

Strangers entering, allowed to eat fruit of, but not to take any away. -- De 23:24.

The gleaning of, to be left for the poor. -- Le 19:10; De 24:21.

The fruit of new, not to be eaten for three years. -- Le 19:23.

The fruit of new, to be holy to the Lord in the fourth year. -- Le 19:24.

The fruit of new, to be eaten by the owners from the fifth year. -- Le 19:25.

Planters of, not liable to military service till they had eaten of the fruit. -- De 20:6.

Frequently let out to husbandmen -- Song 8:11; Mt 21:33.

Rent of, frequently paid by part of the fruit -- Mt 21:34.

Estimated rent of -- Song 8:11; Isa 7:23.

Estimated profit arising from, to the cultivators -- Song 8:12.

The poor engaged in the culture of -- 2Ki 25:12; Isa 61:5.

Members of the family often wrought in -- Song 1:6; Mt 21:28-30.

Mode of hiring and paying labourers for working in -- Mt 20:1,2.

Of the kings of Israel superintended by officers of the state -- 1Ch 27:27.

Was a time of great rejoicing. -- Isa 16:10.

Sometimes continued to the time of sowing seed. -- Le 26:5.

Failure in, occasioned great grief. -- Isa 16:9,10.

Of red grapes particularly esteemed -- Isa 27:2.

The produce of, was frequently destroyed by enemies -- Jer 48:32.

The whole produce of, often destroyed by insects, &c -- De 28:39; Am 4:9.

In unfavourable seasons produced but little wine -- Isa 5:10; Hag 1:9,11.

The wicked judicially deprived of the enjoyment of -- Am 5:11; Zep 1:13.

The Rechabites forbidden to plant -- Jer 35:7-9.

Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste -- Pr 24:30,31.

Of the Jewish Church. -- Isa 5:7; 27:2; Jer 12:10; Mt 21:23.

(Failure of,) of severe calamities. -- Isa 32:10.

(Cleaning grapes of,) of the elect. -- Isa 24:13.


Visions

God often made known his will by -- Ps 89:19.

God especially made himself known to prophets by -- Nu 12:6.

A representative of the divine person and glory. -- Isa 6:1.

An audible voice from heaven. -- Ge 15:1; 1Sa 3:4,5.

An appearance of angels. -- Lu 1:22,11; 24:23; Ac 10:3.

An appearance of human beings. -- Ac 9:12; 16:9.

Frequently difficult and perplexing to those who received them -- Da 7:15; 8:15; Ac 10:17.

In the night season. -- Ge 46:2; Da 2:19.

Often recorded for the benefit of the people -- Hab 2:2.

Often multiplied for the benefit of the people -- Ho 12:10.

To Daniel (See chapters 7, 8, and 10 of Daniel). -- Da 2:19.

To John (See also Rev chapters 4 - 22). -- Re 1:12.

Sometimes withheld for a long season -- 1Sa 3:1.

The withholding of a great calamity -- Pr 29:18; La 2:9.

False prophets pretended to have seen -- Jer 14:14; 23:16.

The prophets of God skilled in interpreting -- 2Ch 26:5; Da 1:17.


Vows

Solemn promises made to God -- Ps 76:11.

Dedicating children to God. -- 1Sa 1:11.

Offering sacrifices. -- Le 7:16; 22:18:22; Nu 15:3.

To be performed without delay -- De 23:21,23.

Danger of inconsiderately making -- Pr 20:25.

Of children void without the consent of parents -- Nu 30:3-5.

Of married women void without consent of husbands -- Nu 30:6-8,10-13.

Of widows and women divorced from their husbands binding -- Nu 30:9.

Of wives, could only be objected to at the time of making -- Nu 30:14,15.

Might be redeemed by paying a suitable compensation -- Le 27:1-8,11-23.

Clean beasts the subjects of, not to be redeemed -- Le 27:9,10.

Of mariners who cast out Jonah. -- Jon 1:16.

Of certain Jews with Paul. -- Ac 21:23,24,26.

All things dedicated by, to be brought to the tabernacle -- De 12:6,11,17,18,26.

Of things corrupt or blemished an insult to God -- Le 22:23; Mal 1:14.

The hire of a prostitute or price of a dog could not be the subject of -- De 23:18.


Waiting Upon God

As the Giver of all temporal blessings -- Ps 104:27,28; Ps 145:15,16.

The fulfillment of His word. -- Hab 2:3.

The fulfillment of His promises. -- Ac 1:4.

Exhortations and encouragements to -- Ps 27:14; 37:7; Ho 12:6.

Specially in adversity. -- Ps 59:1-9; Isa 8:17.

In the way of His judgments. -- Isa 26:8.

Saints have expectation from -- Ps 62:5.

Saints plead, in prayer -- Ps 25:21; Isa 33:2.

The patience of saints often tried in -- Ps 69:3.

Shall not be ashamed. -- Ps 25:3; Isa 49:23.

Shall renew their strength. -- Isa 40:31.

Shall rejoice in salvation. -- Isa 25:9.

Shall receive the glorious things prepared by God for them. -- Isa 64:4.

Predicted of the Gentiles -- Isa 42:4; 60:9.

Illustrated -- Ps 123:2; Lu 12:36; Jas 5:7.


Walls

Designed for separation -- Eze 43:8; Eph 2:14.

Frequently made of stone and wood together -- Ezr 5:8; Hab 2:11.

Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass -- Jer 15:20; Eze 4:3.

Had towers built on them. -- 2Ch 26:9; 32:5; Ps 48:12; Song 8:10.

Were broad and places of public resort. -- 2Ki 6:26,30; Ps 55:10.

Were strongly manned in war. -- 2Ki 18:26.

Kept by watchmen night and day. -- Song 5:7; Isa 62:6.

Houses sometimes broken down to repair, and fortify. -- Isa 22:10.

Danger of approaching too near to, in time of war. -- 2Sa 11:20,21.

Were battered by besieging armies. -- 2Sa 20:15; Eze 4:2,3.

Adroitness of soldiers in scaling alluded to. -- Joe 2:7-9.

Frequently laid in ruins. -- 2Ch 25:23; 36:19; Jer 50:15.

Destruction of, a punishment and cause of grief. -- De 28:52; Ne 1:3; 2:12-17.

The falling of, sometimes occasioned great destruction. -- 1Ki 20:30.

The bodies of enemies sometimes fastened on, as a disgrace. -- 1Sa 31:10.

idolatrous rites performed on. -- 2Ki 3:27.

Instances of persons let down from. -- Jos 2:15; Ac 9:24,25; 2Co 11:33.

Small towns and villages were not surrounded by -- Le 25:31; De 3:5.

Usually plastered. -- Eze 13:10; Da 5:5.

Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built. -- Ec 12:11; Isa 22:23.

Often infested with serpents. -- Am 5:19.

Could be easily dug through. -- Ge 49:6; Eze 8:7,8; 12:5.

The seat next, was the place of distinction. -- 1Sa 20:25.

Falling of the walls of Jericho. -- Jos 6:20.

Handwriting on the wall of Belshazzar's palace. -- Da 5:5,25-28.

Of those who afford protection. -- 1Sa 25:16; Isa 2:15.

Of the Church as a protection to the nation. -- Song 8:9,10.

Of ordinances as a protection to the Church. -- Song 2:9; Isa 5:5.

Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit. -- Pr 18:11.

(Brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked. -- Jer 22:20.

(Bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments. -- Ps 62:3; Isa 30:13.

(Of partition,) of separation of Jews and Gentiles. -- Eph 2:14.

(Daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets. -- Eze 13:10-15.


War

Originates in the lusts of men -- Jas 4:1.

Taught His people the art of. -- 2Sa 22:35.

Strengthens His people for. -- Le 26:7,8.

Scatters those who delight in. -- Ps 68:30.

Large armies frequently engaged in -- 2Ch 13:3; 14:9.

Frequently sore and bloody -- 1Sa 14:22; 1Ch 5:22; 2Ch 14:13; 28:6.

Often sent as a punishment for sin -- Jdj 5:8.

Frequently engaged in (See Joshua chapters 6 through 11). -- 1Ki 14:30; 15:7,16.

The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation. -- Ro 7:23; 2Co 10:3; Eph 6:12; 1Ti 1:18.

The contest between Antichrist and the Church. -- Re 11:7; 13:4,7.

The malignity of the wicked. -- Ps 55:21.


Warfare of Saints

Called the good fight of faith -- 1Ti 6:12.

Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives -- Mic 7:6; Mt 10:35,36.

Under Christ, as our captain. -- Heb 2:10.

With steadfastness in the faith. -- 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:9; Heb 10:23.

With watchfulness. -- 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:8.

With endurance or hardness. -- 2Ti 2:3,10.

Without earthly entanglements. -- 2Ti 2:4.

Mere professors do not maintain -- Jer 9:3.

Exhorted to diligence. -- 1Ti 6:12; Jude 1:3.

Strengthened by God in. -- Ps 20:2; 27:14; Isa 41:10.

Strengthened by Christ in. -- 2Co 12:9; 2Ti 4:17.

Thank God for victory in. -- Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:57.

Breastplate of righteousness. -- Eph 6:14.

Helmet of salvation. -- Eph 6:17; 1Th 5:8.

Called armour of righteousness. -- 2Co 6:7.

To be on right hand and left. -- 2Co 6:7.

Over all that exalts itself. -- 2Co 10:5.

Be pillars in the temple of God. -- Re 3:12.

Sit with Christ in his throne. -- Re 3:21.

Have a white stone, and, in it a new name written. -- Re 2:17.

Have power over the nations. -- Re 2:26.

Have the name of God written upon them by Christ. -- Re 3:12.

Be confessed by Christ before God the Father. -- Re 3:5.

Not be hurt by the second death. -- Re 2:11.

Not have their names blotted out of the book of life. -- Re 3:5.


Watchfulness

Christ an example of -- Mt 26:38,40; Lu 6:12.

God especially requires in ministers -- Eze 3:17; Isa 62:6; Mr 13:34.

Ministers exhorted to -- Ac 20:31; 2Ti 4:5.

Faithful ministers exercise -- Heb 13:17.

Faithful ministers approved by -- Mt 24:45,46; Lu 12:41-44.

With steadfastness in the faith. -- 1Co 16:13.

Saints pray to be kept in a state of -- Ps 141:3.

Expected direction from God. -- Hab 2:1.

Uncertain time of the coming of Christ. -- Mt 24:42; 25:13; Mr 13:35,36.

Incessant assaults of the devil. -- 1Pe 5:8.

Unfaithful ministers devoid of -- Isa 56:10.


Watchmen

Soldiers generally acted as -- Mt 27:65,66.

Around the temple in Jerusalem on special occasions. -- 2Ki 11:6.

Paraded the streets at night to preserve order -- Song 3:3; 5:7.

Vigilant night and day. -- Ne 4:9; Isa 21:8.

Reported the approach of all strangers. -- 2Sa 18:24-27; 2Ki 9:18-20; Isa 21:6,7,9.

Sounded an alarm at the approach of enemies. -- Eze 33:2,3.

Vigilance of, vain without God's protection -- Ps 127:1.

Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to -- Mt 28:13,14.

Neglecting to give warning punished with death -- Eze 33:6.

Often interrogated by passengers -- Isa 21:11.

(Blind,) of careless ministers. -- Isa 56:10.

(Looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God. -- Ps 130:5,6.


Water

One of the elements of the world -- Ge 1:2.

Created the firmament to divide. -- Ge 1:6,7.

Created fowls and fishes, &c from. -- Ge 1:20,21.

Necessary to vegetation -- Ge 2:5,6; Job 14:9; Isa 1:30.

Some plants particularly require -- Job 8:11.

Necessary to the comfort and happiness of man -- Isa 41:17; Zec 9:11.

Rises in vapour to the clouds -- Ec 1:7; Ps 104:8.

Drops from the clouds in rain -- De 11:11; 2Sa 21:10.

Wearing the hardest substances. -- Job 14:19.

Congealed by cold -- Job 38:29; Ps 147:16,17.

As their principal beverage. -- Ge 24:43; 1Ki 13:19,22; 18:4; Ho 2:5.

For washing the person. -- Ge 18:4; 24:32.

For legal purification. -- Ex 29:4; Heb 9:10,19.

Kept for purification in large waterpots -- Joh 2:6.

Carried in vessels -- Ge 21:14; 1Sa 26:11; Mr 14:13.

Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities -- 2Ki 20:20.

Frequently brackish and unfit for use -- Ex 15:23; 2Ki 2:19.

The want of, considered a great calamity -- Ex 17:1-3; Nu 20:2; 2Ki 3:9,10; Isa 3:1.

In times of scarcity, sold at an enormous price -- La 5:4.

Brought from the rock. -- Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11.

Brought from the jaw-bone of an ass. -- Jdj 15:19.

Consumed by fire from heaven. -- 1Ki 18:38.

Divided and made to stand on heap. -- Ex 14:21,22; Jos 3:16.

Our Lord, &c walking on. -- Mt 14:26-29.

Healing powers communicated to. -- 2Ki 5:14; Joh 5:4; 9:7.

The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by -- Ge 7:20-23; 2Pe 3:6.

The world not to be again destroyed by -- Ge 9:8-15; 2Pe 3:7.

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. -- Isa 41:17,18; 44:3; Eze 36:25; Joh 7:38,39.

(Still,) of the ordinances of the gospel. -- Ps 23:2.

(Deep,) of counsel in the heart. -- Pr 20:5.

(Deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise. -- Pr 18:4.

(Poured out,) of the wrath of God. -- Ho 5:10.

(Poured out,) of faintness by terror. -- Ps 22:14.

(Pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny. -- Nu 24:7.

(Spilled on the ground,) of death. -- 2Sa 14:14.

(Its instability,) of a wavering disposition. -- Ge 49:4.

(Its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice. -- Jos 7:5; Eze 7:17.

(Difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention. -- Pr 17:14.

(Rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked. -- Job 24:18; Ps 58:7.

(Many,) of different nations and people. -- Re 17:1,15; Jer 51:13.

(Many,) of a variety of afflictions. -- 2Sa 22:17.

(Noise of many,) of the word of Christ. -- Re 1:15.

(Covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God. -- Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.


Wave Offering

Placed in the hand of the priest and waved before the Lord -- Ex 29:24; Le 8:27.

The fat, right shoulder, &c of the priest's consecration ram. -- Ex 29:22,23; Le 8:25,26.

The breast of the priest's consecration ram. -- Ex 29:26; Le 8:29.

The breast of all peace offerings. -- Le 7:30; 9:18,21; 6:17,20.

Left shoulder, of Nazarite's peace offering. -- Nu 6:17,19.

The first fruits of barely harvest. -- Le 23:10,11.

The first fruits of wheaten bread. -- Le 23:20.

The leper's trespass offering. -- Le 14:12,24.

Of the fat, &c of the consecration ram burnt on the altar -- Ex 29:25; Le 8:28.

Was to be eaten in a holy place by the priest's family -- Le 10:14.


Weeks

A period of time consisting of seven days -- Le 23:15,16; Lu 18:12.

A space of seven years sometimes so called -- Ge 29:27,28; Da 9:24,25,27.

The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks -- Ex 34:22; Ac 2:1.


Weights

Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary -- Ex 30:24.

Sometimes regulated by the king's standard -- 2Sa 14:26.

Were frequently used in scales or balances -- Job 31:6; Isa 40:12.

Value of money estimated according to -- Ge 23:16; 43:21; Jer 32:9.

All metals were given by -- Ex 37:24; 1Ch 28:14.

Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity -- Le 26:26; Eze 4:10,16.

Forbidden to have various. -- De 25:13,14.

Forbidden to have unjust. -- Le 19:35,36.

Of the restraints put on the elements. -- Job 28:25.

(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints. -- 2Co 4:17.


Wells

Surrounded by trees -- Ge 49:22; Ex 15:27.

Names often given to -- Ge 16:14; 21:31.

Many supplied from Lebanon -- Song 4:15.

Often deep and difficult to draw from -- Joh 4:11.

Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand -- Ge 29:2,3.

Had troughs placed near for watering cattle -- Ge 24:19,20; Ex 2:16.

Women who came to draw water. -- Ge 24:13,14; Joh 4:7.

Strangers not to draw from, without permission -- Nu 20:17.

Were a frequent cause of strife -- Ge 21:25; 26:21,22; Ex 2:16,17.

Were often stopped up by enemies -- Ge 26:15,18; 2Ki 3:19,25.

Often afforded no water -- Jer 14:3; Zec 9:11.

Of the ordinances of the Church. -- Isa 12:3.

Of the Holy Spirit in saints. -- Song 4:15; Joh 4:14.

Of the mouth of the righteous. -- Pr 10:11.

Of wisdom and understanding in man. -- Pr 16:22; 18:4.

(A fruitful bough by,) of Joseph's numerous posterity. -- Ge 49:22.

(Drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness. -- Pr 5:15.

(Without water,) of hypocrites. -- 2Pe 2:17.


Whirlwind

Generally came from the south -- Job 37:9; Isa 21:1; Zec 9:14.

Sometimes came from the north -- Eze 1:4.

Called the whirlwind of God -- Jer 23:19; 30:23.

Elijah taken to heaven in. -- 2Ki 2:1,11.

God spoke to Job from. -- Job 38:1; 40:6.

Frequently continued for a long time -- Jer 30:23.

Speed with which God executes his purposes. -- Na 1:3.

Velocity of Christ's second coming. -- Isa 66:15.

Velocity of the chariots in hostile armies. -- Isa 5:28; Jer 4:13.

Fury of God's judgments. -- Jer 25:32; 30:23.

Sudden destruction of the wicked. -- Ps 58:9; Pr 1:27; Isa 17:13; 40:24; 41:16; Jer 30:23.

Unavoidable fruit of a life of sin and vanity. -- Ho 8:7.


Wicked, The, Are Compared To

Briars and thorns -- Isa 55:13; Eze 2:6.

Carcasses trodden under feet -- Isa 14:19.

Horses rushing into the battle -- Jer 8:6.


Widows

Character of true -- Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:5,10.

Will witness against oppressors of. -- Mal 3:5.

Deprived of raiment in pledge. -- De 24:17.

Relieved by their friends. -- 1Ti 5:4,16.

Relieved by the Church. -- Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.

Allowed to share in our blessings. -- De 14:29; 16:11,14; 24:19-21.

Though poor, may be liberal -- Mr 12:42,43.

When young, exposed to may temptations -- 1Ti 5:11-14.

Curse for perverting judgment of -- De 27:19.

Blessings on those who relieve -- De 14:29.

Were released from all obligation to former husbands -- Ro 7:3.

Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands -- Ge 38:14,19; 2Sa 14:2,5.

Increase of, threatened as a punishment -- Ex 22:24; Jer 15:8; 18:21.

Not to be oppressed. -- Ex 22:22; De 27:19.

Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors. -- De 24:17.

Bound to perform their vows. -- Nu 30:9.

Not to intermarry with priests. -- Le 21:14.

To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards. -- De 24:19.

To have a share of the triennial tithe. -- De 14:28,29; 26:12,13.

To share in public rejoicings. -- De 16:11,14.

When daughters of priests and childless to partake of the holy things. -- Le 22:13.

When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin. -- De 25:5,6; Ru 3:10-13; 4:4,5; Mt 22:24-26.

Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason -- 1Ki 2:21-24.

Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity -- Job 27:15; Ps 78:64.

Were under the special protection of God -- De 10:18; Ps 68:5.

Were frequently oppressed and persecuted -- Job 24:3; Eze 22:7.

Specially taken care of by the Church -- Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.

Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service -- Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:10.

Instances of great liberality in -- 1Ki 17:9-15; Mr 12:42,43.


Wind, The

Brings forth, out of his treasuries. -- Ps 135:7; Jer 10:13.

Accomplishes the purposes of God -- Ps 148:8.

Theory of, above man's comprehension -- Joh 3:8.

The simoom or pestilential wind. -- 2Ki 19:7,35; Jer 4:11.

Purifying nature of -- Job 37:21; Jer 4:11.

From the north drives away rain -- Pr 25:23.

Frequently brings rain -- 1Ki 18:44,45; 2Ki 3:17.

Movement of the leaves of trees, &c by, noticed -- Isa 7:2; Mt 11:7; Re 6:13.

Raises the sea in waves. -- Ps 107:25; Joh 6:18.

Drives about the largest ships. -- Mt 14:24; Ac 27:18; Jas 3:4.

Rocks and mountains rent by. -- 1Ki 19:11.

Calmed by casting out Jonah. -- Jon 1:15.

Of the operations of the Holy Spirit. -- Eze 37:9; Joh 3:8; Ac 2:2.

Of the speeches of the desperate. -- Job 6:26.

Of terrors which pursue the soul. -- Job 30:15.

Of iniquity which leads to destruction. -- Isa 64:6.

(Chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked. -- Job 21:18; Ps 1:4.

(Without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift. -- Pr 25:14.

(When destructive,) of the judgments of God. -- Isa 27:8; 29:6; 41:16.

(Sowing,) of a course of sin. -- Ho 8:7.

(Feeding upon) of vain hopes. -- Ho 12:1.

(Bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations. -- Isa 26:18.


Wine

The juice of the pomegranate. -- Song 8:2.

First mode of making, notice -- Ge 40:11.

Generally made by treading the grapes in a press -- Ne 13:15; Isa 63:2,3.

Sweet, esteemed for flavour and strength -- Isa 49:26; Am 9:13; Mic 6:15.

Red, most esteemed -- Pr 23:31; Isa 27:2.

Often spiced to increase its strength, &c -- Pr 9:2,5; 23:30; Song 8:2.

As a beverage from the earliest age. -- Ge 9:21; 27:25.

At all feasts and entertainments. -- Es 1:7; 5:6; Isa 5:12; Da 5:1-4; Joh 2:3.

For drink offerings in the worship of God. -- Ex 29:40; Nu 15:4-10.

For drink offerings in idolatrous worship. -- De 32:37,38.

First fruits of, to be offered to God -- De 18:4; 2Ch 31:5.

With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings -- Ge 27:28,37; Ps 4:7; Ho 2:8; Joe 2:19.

Given in abundance to the Jews when obedient -- Ho 2:22; Joe 2:19,24; Zec 9:17.

The Jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment -- Isa 24:7,11; Ho 2:9; Joe 1:10; Hag 1:11; 2:16.

The Jews frequently drank, to excess -- Isa 5:11; Joe 3:3; Am 6:6.

In times of scarcity, was mixed with water -- Isa 1:22.

Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage -- Song 5:1.

Cheering God and man. -- Jdj 9:13; Zec 9:17.

Custom of presenting to travellers -- Ge 14:18; 1Sa 25:18.

Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs -- Pr 31:6; Mr 15:23.

Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle -- Le 10:9.

Forbidden to Nazarites during their separation -- Nu 6:3.

The Rechabites never drank -- Jer 35:5,6.

Impairs the health. -- 1Sa 25:37; Ho 4:11.

Impairs the judgment and memory. -- Pr 31:4,5; Isa 28:7.

Leads to sorrow and contention. -- Pr 23:29,30.

An article of extensive commerce -- Eze 27:18.

Was kept in bottles -- 1Sa 25:18; Hab 2:15.

Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles -- Mt 2:22.

The love of Christ to be preferred to -- Song 1:2,4.

Water miraculously turned into -- Joh 2:9.

Of the blessing of the gospel. -- Pr 9:2,5; Isa 25:6; 55:1.

Of the wrath and judgments of God. -- Ps 60:3; 75:8; Jer 13:12-14; 25:15-18.

Of the abominations of the apostasy. -- Re 17:2; 18:3.


Winter

Yearly return of, secured by covenant -- Ge 8:22.

Coldness and inclemency of, noticed -- Pr 20:4; Joh 10:22.

Ships were laid up in port during -- Ac 27:12; 28:11.

The Jews frequently had special houses for -- Jer 36:22; Am 3:15.

Illustrative of seasons of spiritual adversity -- Song 2:11.


Wisdom of God, The

Is one of his attributes -- 1Sa 2:3; Job 9:4.

Beyond human comprehension. -- Ps 139:6.

The gospel contains treasures of -- 1Co 2:7.

Wisdom of saints is derived from -- Ezr 7:25.

All human wisdom derived from -- Da 2:1.

His foreshadowing events. -- Isa 42:9; 46:10.

Searching the heart. -- 1Ch 28:9; Re 2:23.

Understanding the thoughts. -- 1Ch 28:9; Ps 139:2.

The way of saints. -- Job 23:10; Ps 1:6.

The afflictions of saints. -- Ex 3:7; Ps 142:3.

The infirmities of saints. -- Ps 103:14.

The works, &c of the wicked. -- Isa 66:18.

The wicked question -- Ps 73:11; Isa 47:10.

Should be magnified -- Ro 16:27; Jude 1:25.


Witness of the Holy Spirit

As coming to redeem and sanctify. -- 1Jo 5:6.

As exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to give repentance, &c. -- Ac 5:31,32.

The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by -- Ac 14:3; Heb 2:4.

The faithful preaching of the Apostles accompanied by -- 1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5.

To testify to them of Christ. -- Joh 15:26.

As an evidence of Christ in them. -- 1Jo 3:24.

As an evidence of God in them. -- 1Jo 4:13.

Borne against all unbelievers -- Ne 9:30; Ac 28:25-27.


Wives

Not to be selected from among the ungodly -- Ge 24:3; 26:34,35; 28:1.

To be faithful to them. -- 1Co 7:3-5,10.

To be subject to them. -- Ge 3:16; Eph 5:22,24; 1Pe 3:1.

To remain with them for life. -- Ro 7:2,3.

Not with ornaments. -- 1Ti 2:9; 1Pe 3:3.

With a meek and quiet spirit. -- 1Pe 3:4,5.

Are a token of the favour of God. -- Pr 18:22.

Are a blessing to husbands. -- Pr 12:4; 31:10,12.

Secure confidence of husbands. -- Pr 31:11.

Are diligent and prudent. -- Pr 31:13-27.

Are benevolent to the poor. -- Pr 31:20.

Duty of, to unbelieving husbands. -- 1Co 7:13,14,16; 1Pe 3:1,2.

Should be silent in the Churches. -- 1Co 14:34.

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands -- 1Co 14:35.

Of ministers should be exemplary -- 1Ti 3:11.


Wolf, The

Particularly fierce in the evening when it seeks its prey -- Jer 5:6; Hab 1:8.

Destructive to flocks of sheep -- Joh 10:12.

Of wicked rulers. -- Eze 22:27; Zep 3:3.

Of false teachers. -- Mt 7:15; Ac 20:29.

(Taming of,) of the change effected by conversion. -- Isa 11:6; 65:25.


Woman

Origin and cause of the name -- Ge 2:23.

To be an helpmeet for man. -- Ge 2:18,20.

Deceived by Satan -- Ge 3:1-6; 2Co 11:3; 1Ti 2:14.

Salvation promised through the seed of -- Ge 3:15; Isa 7:14.

Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy -- 1Ti 2:15.

Tender and constant to her offspring. -- Isa 49:15; La 4:10.

To wear her hair long as a covering -- 1Co 11:15.

Good and virtuous, described -- Pr 31:10-28.

Virtuous, held in high estimation -- Ru 3:11; Pr 31:10,30.

Fond of self-indulgence. -- Isa 32:9-11.

Subtle and deceitful. -- Pr 7:10; Ec 7:26.

Silly and easily led into error. -- 2Ti 3:6.

Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry. -- Jer 7:18; Eze 13:17,23.

Active in instigating to iniquity. -- Nu 31:15,16; 1Ki 21:25; Ne 13:26.

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex -- Ge 24:65.

Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent -- Ge 18:9; 24:67; Es 2:9,11.

Submissive and respectful to husbands -- 1Pe 3:6; Ge 18:12.

Haughty in their deportment. -- Isa 3:16.

Fond of dress and ornaments. -- Isa 3:17-23.

Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls. -- Isa 3:24; 1Ti 2:9.

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun -- Song 1:5,6.

Kind and courteous to strangers. -- Ge 24:17.

Required to learn from and imitate their elders. -- Tit 2:4.

Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir. -- Nu 27:8.

Could not marry without consent of parents. -- Ge 24:3,4; 34:6; Ex 22:17.

Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity. -- Jdj 11:37; Ps 78:63; Isa 4:1.

Often taken captive. -- La 1:18; Eze 30:17,18.

Punishment for seducing, when betrothed. -- De 22:23-27.

Punishment for seducing when not betrothed. -- Ex 22:16,17; De 22:28,29.

Often treated with great cruelty in war. -- De 32:25; La 2:21; 5:11.

Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colours. -- 2Sa 13:18; Ps 45:14.

Were required to hear and obey the law -- Jos 8:35.

Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them -- Ex 38:8; 1Sa 2:2.

Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of David -- 1Ch 25:5,6; Ezr 2:65; Ne 7:67.

Domestic employments. -- Ge 18:6; Pr 31:15.

Drawing and carrying water. -- Ge 24:11,13,15,16; 1Sa 9:11; Joh 4:7.

Celebrating the victories of the nation. -- Ex 15:20,21; Jdj 11:34; 1Sa 18:6,7.

Attending funerals as mourners. -- Jer 9:17,20.

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband -- Nu 30:6-8.

Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy -- Nu 5:14-28.

Punishment for injuring, when with child -- Ex 21:22-25.

To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews -- Isa 3:12.

To be slain by, considered a great disgrace -- Jdj 9:54.

Considered a valuable booty in war -- De 20:14; 1Sa 30:2.

Often treated with great cruelty in war -- 2Ki 8:12; La 5:11; Eze 9:6; Ho 13:16.

(Gloriously arrayed,) of the Church of Christ. -- Ps 45:13; Ga 4:26; Re 12:1.

(Delicate,) of backsliding Israel. -- Jer 6:2.

(Chaste and holy,) of saints. -- Song 1:3; 2Co 11:2; Re 14:4.

(Lewd,) of the Roman apostasy. -- Re 17:4,18.

(Foolish,) of mere professors. -- Mt 25:1-3.

(At ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security. -- Isa 32:9,11.

(Forsaken,) of Israel in her captivity. -- Isa 54:6.


Works, Good

Christ, an example of -- Joh 10:32; Ac 10:38.

Are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God -- Php 1:11.

They alone, who abide in Christ can perform -- Joh 15:4,5.

Wrought by God in us -- Isa 26:12; Php 2:13.

The Scripture designed to lead us to -- 2Ti 3:16,17; Jas 1:25.

To be performed in Christ's name -- Col 3:17.

Justification unattainable by -- Ro 3:20; Ga 2:16.

Salvation unattainable by -- Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Should be furnished to all. -- 2Ti 3:17.

Should be careful to maintain. -- Tit 3:8,14.

Should manifest, with meekness. -- Jas 3:13.

Should provoke each other. -- Heb 10:24.

Should avoid ostentation in. -- Mt 6:1-18.

Followed into rest by their. -- Re 14:13.

Holy women should manifest -- 1Ti 2:10; 5:10.

Shall be brought into the judgment -- Ec 12:14; 2Co 5:10.

In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith -- Mt 25:34-40; Jas 2:14-20.

Designed to lead others to glorify God. -- Mt 5:16; 1Pe 2:12.


Years

The sun and moon appointed to mark out -- Ge 1:14.

Length of, during the patriarchal age -- Ge 7:11; 8:13; 7:24; 8:3.

Commencement of, changed after the exodus -- Ex 12:2.

In prophetic computation, days reckoned as -- Da 12:11,12.

(Well stricken in,) of old age. -- Lu 1:7.

(Being full of,) of old age. -- Ge 25:8.

(Acceptable,) of the time of the gospel. -- Isa 61:2; Lu 4:19.

(Of the right hand of the Most High,) of prosperity. -- Ps 77:10.

(Of the redeemed,) of redemption by Christ. -- Isa 63:4.

(Of visitation,) of severe judgments. -- Jer 11:23; 23:12.

(Of recompences,) of judgments. -- Isa 34:8.


Zeal

Christ an example of -- Ps 69:9; Joh 2:17.

In desiring the salvation of others. -- Ac 26:29; Ro 10:1.

In contending for the faith. -- Jude 1:3.

Sometimes wrongly directed -- 2Sa 21:2; Ac 22:3,4; Php 3:6.

Sometimes not according to knowledge -- Ro 10:2; Ga 1:14; Ac 21:20.

Ungodly men sometimes pretend to -- 2Ki 10:16; Mt 23:15.


Zebulun, the Tribe Of

Descended from Jacob's tenth son -- Ge 30:19,20.

Predictions respecting -- Ge 49:13; De 33:18,19.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:30,31.

Formed the rear of the first division of the army of Israel in its journeys -- Nu 10:14,16.

Encamped under the standard of Judah, east of the tabernacle -- Nu 2:3,7.

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:24-29.

Strength of, on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:27.

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

A naval and commercial people -- Ge 49:13.

Furnished scribes or writers to Israel -- Jdj 5:14.

Bounds of their inheritance -- Jos 19:10-16.

Unable to drive out the Canaanites from their cities, but made them tributary -- Jdj 1:30.

Praised for assisting Deborah and Barak in opposing Sisera -- Jdj 5:14,18; 4:10.

Aided Gideon against the army of the Midianites -- Jdj 6:35.

Furnished a judge to Israel -- Jdj 12:11,12.

Some of, at David's coronation -- 1Ch 12:33.

Officer appointed over by David -- 1Ch 27:19.

Only some of, assisted in Hezekiah's reformation -- 2Ch 30:10,11,18.