Access to God

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

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

In Prayer -- See Prayer. De 4:7; Mt 6:6; 1Pe 1:17.

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

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

The wicked commanded to seek -- Isa 55:6; Jas 4:8.

Urge others to seek -- Isa 2:3; Jer 31:6.

Promises connected with -- Ps 145:18; Isa 55:3; Mt 6:6; Jas 4:8.

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


Adoption

Is according to promise -- Ro 9:8; Ga 3:29.

Is through Christ -- Joh 1:12; Ga 4:4,5; Eph 1:5; Heb 2:10,13.

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

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

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

New birth connected with -- Joh 1:12,13.

The Holy Spirit is a Witness of -- Ro 8:16.

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

Saints receive the Spirit of -- Ro 8:15; Ga 4:6.

A privilege of saints -- Joh 1:12; 1Jo 3:1.

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

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

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

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

Should lead to holiness -- 2Co 6:17,18; 7:1; Php 2:15; 1Jo 3:2,3.

Likeness to God. -- Mt 5:44,45,48; Eph 5:1.

Child-like confidence in God. -- Mt 6:25-34.

An avoidance of ostentation. -- Mt 6:1-4,6,18.

Safety of those who receive -- Pr 14:26.

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

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

Is to be pleaded in prayer -- Isa 63:16; Mt 6:9.


Affections, The

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carnal affections should be mortified -- Ro 8:13; 13:14; 1Co 9:27; Col 3:5; 1Th 4:5.

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

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

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


Afflicted, Duty Toward The

To sympathise with them -- Ro 12:15; Ga 6:2.


Afflicted Saints

God is a refuge and strength to -- Ps 27:5,6; Isa 25:4; Jer 16:19; Na 1:7.

Should imitate Christ -- Heb 12:1-3; 1Pe 2:21-23.

Should imitate the prophets -- Jas 5:10.

Should be resigned -- 1Sa 3:18; 2Ki 20:19; Job 1:21; Ps 39:9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should take encouragement from former mercies -- Ps 27:9; 2Co 1:10.


Affliction, Consolation Under

God is the author and Giver of -- Ps 23:4; Ro 15:5; 2Co 1:3; 7:6; Col 1:11; 2Th 2:16,17.

Christ is the Author and Giver of -- Isa 61:2; Joh 14:18; 2Co 1:5.

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

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

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

Is a cause of praise -- Isa 12:1; 49:13.

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

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

Under the infirmities of age -- Ps 71:9,18.


Affliction, Prayer Under

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

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

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

For mitigation of troubles -- Ps 39:12,13.

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

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

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

For protection and preservation from enemies -- 2Ki 19:19; 2Ch 20:12; Ps 17:8,9.

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

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


Afflictions

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

God regulates the measure of -- Ps 80:5; Isa 9:1; Jer 46:28.

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

Always less than we deserve -- Ezr 9:13; Ps 103:10.

Frequently terminate in good -- Ge 50:20; Ex 1:11,12; De 8:15,16; Jer 24:5,6; Eze 20:37.

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

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

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

Of saints, end in joy and blessedness -- Ps 126:5,6; Isa 61:2,3; Mt 5:4; 1Pe 4:13,14.

Often arise from the profession of the gospel -- Mt 24:9; Joh 15:21; 2Ti 3:11,12.

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


Afflictions Made Beneficial

In promoting the glory of God -- Joh 9:1-3; 11:3,4; 21:18,19.

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

In teaching us the will of God -- Ps 119:71; Isa 26:9; Mic 6:9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In exercising our patience -- Ps 40:1; Ro 5:3; Jas 1:3; 1Pe 2:20.

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


Afflictions of the Wicked, The

God is glorified in -- Ex 14:4; Eze 38:22,23.

God holds in derision -- Ps 37:13; Pr 1:26,27.

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

Are often judicially sent -- Job 21:17; Ps 107:17; Jer 30:15.

Are for examples to others -- Ps 64:7-9; Zep 3:6,7; 1Co 10:5-11; 2Pe 2:6.

Are ineffectual of themselves, for their conversion -- Ex 9:30; Isa 9:13; Jer 2:30; Hag 2:17.

Their persecution of saints, a cause of -- De 30:7; Ps 55:19; Zec 2:9; 2Th 1:6.

Frequently harden -- Ne 9:28,29; Jer 5:3.

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

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

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


Agriculture or Husbandry

The cultivation of the earth -- Ge 3:23.

The occupation of man before the fall -- Ge 2:15.

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

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

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

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

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

Peace favourable to -- Isa 2:4; Jer 31:24.

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

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

Soil of Canaan suited to -- Ge 13:10; De 8:7-9.

Climate of Canaan favourable to -- De 11:10,11.

Allotments to each family. -- Nu 36:7-9.

The rights of redemption. -- Le 25:23-28.

Separation from other nations. -- Ex 33:16.

The prohibition against usury. -- Ex 22:25.

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

Not to covet the fields of another. -- De 5:21.

Not to move landmarks. -- De 19:14; Pr 22:28.

Not to cut down crops of another. -- De 23:25.

Against the trespass of cattle. -- Ex 22:5.

Against injuring the produce of. -- Ex 22:5.

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

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

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

Produce of, often blasted because of sin -- Isa 5:10; 7:23; Jer 12:13; Joe 1:10,11.

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

Produce of, exported -- 1Ki 5:11; Eze 27:17.

The pruning-hook. -- Isa 18:5; Joe 3:10.

The teethed threshing instrument. -- Isa 41:15.

Culture of the heart. -- Jer 4:3; Ho 10:12.


Alliance and Society With the Enemies of God

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

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

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

Are ruinous to moral character -- 1Co 15:33.

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

Evil consequences of -- Pr 28:19; Jer 51:7.

The wicked are prone to -- Ps 50:18; Jer 2:25.

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

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

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

Unbecoming in those called saints -- 2Ch 19:2; 2Co 6:14-16; Php 2:15.

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

Exhortations to hate and avoid -- Pr 14:7; Ro 16:17; 1Co 5:9-11; Eph 5:6,7; 1Ti 6:5; 2Ti 3:5.

Means of preservation from -- Pr 2:10-20; 19:27.

Blessedness of forsaking -- Ezr 9:12; Pr 9:6; 2Co 6:17,18.

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

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

Saints are separate from -- Ex 33:16; Ezr 6:21.

Saints should be circumspect when unintentionally thrown into -- Mt 10:16; Col 4:5; 1Pe 2:12.

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

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

Examples of the judgments of God against


Altars

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Probable origin of inscriptions on -- De 27:8.

Of the temple of Solomon. -- 2Ch 4:1,19.

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

Afforded no protection to murderers -- Ex 21:14; 1Ki 2:18-34.


Altar of Burnt Offering, The

Horns on the corners of -- Ex 27:2; 38:2.

All its vessels of brass -- Ex 27:3; 38:3.

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

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

The brazen altar. -- Ex 39:39; 1Ki 8:64.

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

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

Cleansed and purified with blood -- Ex 29:36,37.

Sanctified whatever touched it -- Ex 29:37.

All sacrifices to be offered on -- Ex 29:38-42; Isa 56:7.

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

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

Offering at the dedication of -- Nu 7:1-89.

Sacrifices bound to the horns of -- Ps 118:27.

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

Ahaz removed and profaned -- 2Ki 16:10-16.

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


Altar of Incense

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

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

Staves of, covered with gold -- Ex 30:5.

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

Said to be before the Lord -- Le 4:7; 1Ki 9:25.

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

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

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

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

Unauthorised offering on. -- 2Ch 26:16-19.

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


Amalekites, The

A powerful and influential nation -- Nu 24:7.

In the south of Canaan. -- Nu 13:29; 1Sa 27:8.

Extended from Havilah to Shur. -- 1Sa 15:7.

Was the scene of ancient warfare. -- Ge 14:7.

Part of the Kenites dwelt amongst -- 1Sa 15:6.

Were the first to oppose Israel -- Ex 17:8.

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

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

Their utter destruction foretold -- Nu 24:20.

Presumption of Israel punished by -- Nu 14:45.

United with Eglon against Israel -- Jdj 3:13.

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

With Midian, oppressed Israel -- Jdj 6:3-5.

Overcome by Gideon -- Jdj 6:33,34; 7:21,22.

Overcame, and delivered Israel. -- 1Sa 14:48.

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

Agag, king of, slain by Samuel -- 1Sa 15:32,33.

Pillaged and burned Ziklag -- 1Sa 30:1,2.

Pursued and slain by David -- 1Sa 30:10-20.

Spoil taken from, consecrated -- 2Sa 8:11,12.

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


Ambition

Leads to strife and contention -- Jas 4:1,2.


Ammonites, The

Governed by hereditary kings -- 2Sa 10:1.

Belonged to the Zamzummims. -- De 2:20,21.

Half of, given to the Gadites. -- Jos 13:25.

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

Not to be distressed. -- De 2:19; 2Ch 20:10.

Assisted Eglon against Israel -- Jdj 3:12,13.

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

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

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

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

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

Hired the Syrians against David -- 2Sa 10:6.

Victories of Joab over -- 2Sa 10:7-14; 12:26-29.

The royal treasure of, taken -- 2Sa 12:30.

Of Rabbah reduced to hard bondage -- 2Sa 12:31.

Spoil of, consecrated to God -- 2Sa 8:11,12.

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

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

Confederated against Jehoshaphat -- 2Ch 20:1; Ps 83:7.

Seized upon the possessions of Gad -- Jer 49:1.

Aided the Chaldeans against Judah -- 2Ki 24:2.

Vexed the Jews after captivity -- Ne 4:3,7,8.

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

Subjection to Babylon. -- Jer 25:9-21; 27:3,6.

Destructions for hatred to Israel. -- Eze 25:2-10; Zep 2:8,9.

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


Amorites, The

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

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

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

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

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

Had many and strong cities -- Nu 32:17,33.

Of gigantic strength and stature -- Am 2:9.

Defeated by Chedorlaomer, &c -- Ge 14:7.

Joined Abraham against the kings -- Ge 14:13,24.

Doomed to utter destruction -- De 20:17,18.

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

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

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

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

Miraculous overthrow of -- Jos 10:11-14.

Kings of, degraded and slain -- Jos 10:24-27.

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

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

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

Brought into bondage by Solomon -- 1Ki 9:20,21.

Ahab followed the abominations of -- 1Ki 21:26.

Manasseh exceeded abominations of -- 2Ki 21:11.

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

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


Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly

Belong to the works of the flesh -- Ga 5:19,21.

Are transitory -- Job 21:12,13; Heb 11:25.

Choke the word of God in the heart -- Lu 8:14.

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

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

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

The wicked seek for happiness in -- Ec 2:1,8.

A characteristic of the wicked. -- Isa 47:8; Eph 4:17,19; 2Ti 3:4; Tit 3:3; 1Pe 4:3.

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


Anakim, The

Inhabited the mountains of Judah -- Jos 11:21.

Hebron, chief city of -- Jos 14:15; 21:11.

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

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

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

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


Angels

Created by God and Christ -- Ne 9:6; Col 1:16.

Worship God and Christ -- Ne 9:6; Php 2:9-11; Heb 1:6.

Obey the will of God -- Ps 103:20; Mt 6:10.

Execute the judgments of God -- 2Sa 24:16; 2Ki 19:35; Ps 35:5,6; Ac 12:23; Re 16:1.

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

The conception of Christ. -- Mt 1:20,21; Lu 1:31.

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

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

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

Minister to Christ -- Mt 4:11; Lu 22:43; Joh 1:51.

Are subject to Christ -- Eph 1:21; Col 1:16; 2:10; 1Pe 3:22.

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

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

Know and delight in the gospel of Christ -- Eph 3:9,10; 1Ti 3:16; 1Pe 1:12.

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

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

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

Are of different orders -- Isa 6:2; 1Th 4:16; 1Pe 3:22; Jude 1:9; Re 12:7.

Not to be worshipped -- Col 2:18; Re 19:10; 22:9.

Are examples of meekness -- 2Pe 2:11; Jude 1:9.


Anger

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

Strife and contention. -- Pr 21:19; 29:22; 30:33.

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

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

Should not betray us into sin -- Ps 37:8; Eph 4:26.

Children should not be provoked to -- Eph 6:4; Col 3:21.

Avoid those given to -- Ge 49:6; Pr 22:24.


Anger of God, The

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

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

Manifested in judgments and afflictions -- Job 21:17; Ps 78:49-51; 90:7; Isa 9:19; Jer 7:20; Eze 7:19; Heb 3:17.

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

Aggravated by continual provocation -- Nu 32:14.

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

Those who forsake him. -- Ezr 8:22; Isa 1:4.

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

Folly of provoking -- Jer 7:19; 1Co 10:22.

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

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

Should lead to repentance -- Isa 42:24,25; Jer 4:8.


Anointing

Purifying the body. -- Es 2:12; Isa 57:9.

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

The Jews were very fond of. -- Pr 27:9; Am 6:6.

Richly perfumed. -- Song 4:10; Joh 12:3.

An article of commerce. -- Eze 27:17; Re 18:13.

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

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

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

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


Anointing of the Holy Spirit

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


Anointing, Sacred

Consecrates to God's service -- Ex 30:29.

Protected by God. -- 1Ch 16:22; Ps 105:15.

An holy anointing oil for ever. -- Ex 30:25,31.

Jews condemned for imitating. -- Eze 23:41.

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

Of saints with the Holy Spirit. -- 1Jo 2:27.


Antichrist

Denies the Father and the Son -- 1Jo 2:22.

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

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


Apostates

Persecution tends to make -- Mt 24:9,10; Lu 8:13.

A worldly spirit tends to make -- 2Ti 4:10.

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

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

Cautions against becoming -- Heb 3:12; 2Pe 3:17.

Shall abound in the latter days -- Mt 24:12; 2Th 2:3; 1Ti 4:1-3.

Hymenaeus and Alexander. -- 1Ti 1:19,20.


Apostles, The

Christ pre-eminently called "The Apostle" -- Heb 3:1.

Ordained by Christ -- Mr 3:14; Joh 15:16.

Received their title from Christ -- Lu 6:13.

Selected from obscure stations -- Mt 4:18.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Were hated by the world -- Mt 10:22; 24:9; Joh 15:18.

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

Saw Christ in the flesh -- Lu 1:2; Ac 1:22; 1Co 9:1; 1Jo 1:1.

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

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


Ark of the Covenant

Entirely covered with gold -- Ex 25:11; 37:2.

Surrounded with a crown of gold -- Ex 25:11.

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

Tables of testimony alone placed in -- Ex 25:16,21; 1Ki 8:9,21; 2Ch 5:10; Heb 9:4.

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

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

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

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

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

Ark of God's strength. -- 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:8.

Ark of the covenant of the Lord. -- Nu 10:33.

Ark of the testimony. -- Ex 30:6; Nu 7:89.

A symbol of the presence and glory of God -- Nu 14:43,44; Jos 1:6; 1Sa 14:18,19; Ps 132:8.

Esteemed the glory of Israel -- 1Sa 4:21,22.

Sanctified its resting place -- 2Ch 8:11.

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

By priests of Levites alone. -- De 10:8; Jos 3:14; 2Sa 15:24; 1Ch 15:2.

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

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

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

Captured by the Philistines -- 1Sa 4:11.

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

Manner of its restoration. -- 1Sa 6:1-18.

At Kirjath-jearim twenty years -- 1Sa 7:1,2.

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

David made a tent for -- 2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:1.

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

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


Armies

Ancient, often numerous -- Jos 11:4; 1Sa 13:5.

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

Troops often hired for -- 1Ch 19:7; 2Ch 25:6.

Bowmen and slingers. -- 1Ch 12:2; Jer 4:29.

Spearmen or heavy troops. -- Ps 68:30; Ac 23:23.

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

Furnished with standards -- Song 6:4; Isa 10:18; Jer 4:21.

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

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

Wings of a nation. -- Isa 8:8; Jer 48:40.

Began their campaigns in the spring -- 2Sa 11:1.

Often went on foreign service -- Jer 5:15; 50:3.

With order and precision. -- Isa 5:27; Joe 2:7,8.

With noise and tumult. -- Isa 17:12,13; Joe 2:5.

Fighting battles. -- 1Sa 17:2,3; 1Ch 19:17.

Besieging cities. -- De 20:12; Isa 29:3.

Assaulting cities. -- Jos 7:3,4; Jdj 9:45.

Often surprised their enemies -- Jos 8:2; 2Ch 13:15; Jer 51:12.

Commenced battles with a shout -- 1Sa 17:20; 2Ch 13:15; Jer 51:14.

Toil and fatigue often endured by -- Eze 29:18.

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

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

In latter ages received pay -- Lu 3:14; 1Co 9:7.

In the open fields. -- 2Sa 11:11; 1Ch 11:15.

Fear occasioned by -- Nu 22:3; Jer 6:25.

Devastation occasioned by -- Isa 37:18; Jer 5:17.

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

Supernatural means. -- Jos 10:11; 2Ki 19:35.

Brought their idols with them. -- 1Ch 14:12.

Overflowing torrents. -- Isa 28:2; Da 11:10,26.

Numerous and heavy afflictions. -- Job 19:12.


Armies of Israel, The

Special messengers. -- Jdj 6:35; 2Sa 20:14.

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

Enroled by the chief scribe -- 2Ki 25:19.

The armies of the living God. -- 1Sa 17:26.

Composed of infantry. -- Nu 11:21; Jdj 5:15.

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

Three divisions. -- Jdj 7:16; 1Sa 11:11.

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

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

The captain of the host. -- 2Sa 18:11; 2Ki 4:13.

Refusing to join, stigmatised -- Jdj 5:15-17.

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

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

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

Strict discipline observed in -- Jos 7:16-21; 1Sa 14:24-44.

Educated in the art of war -- Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

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

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

Required to keep from iniquity. -- De 23:9.

Consulted the Lord. -- Jdj 1:1; 20:27,28.

Encouraged by their commanders. -- 2Ch 20:20.

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

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

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

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

Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded -- Jos 15:16; 1Sa 17:25; 18:17; 2Sa 18:11; 1Ch 11:6.

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

Directed in their movements by God -- Jos 8:1,2; Jdj 1:2; 2Sa 5:25; 1Ch 14:16.

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

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

Food brought by themselves. -- Jos 1:11.

Food sent by their families. -- 1Sa 17:17.

Contribution levied. -- Jdj 8:5; 1Sa 25:4-8.

Congratulated on returning victorious -- 1Sa 18:6,7; Ex 15:1-21.

Purified on returning from war -- Nu 31:19-24.

Disbanded after war -- 1Sa 13:2; 1Ki 22:36.

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


Arms, Military

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

Called instruments of war. -- 1Ch 12:33,37.

Called instruments of death. -- Ps 7:13.

Coat of mail, breastplate, habergeon, or brigandine. -- 1Sa 17:5,38; Ex 28:32; Jer 46:4; Re 9:9.

Engines for casting stones, &c. -- 2Ch 26:15.

Put on at the first alarm -- Isa 8:9; Jer 46:3,4.

Armouries built for -- 2Ki 20:13; Song 4:4.

By individuals themselves. -- 1Ch 12:33,37.

From the public arsenals. -- 2Ch 11:12; 26:14.

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

Hung of the walls of cities -- Eze 27:10,11.

Sometimes kept as trophies. -- 1Sa 17:54.

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

Spiritual weapons. -- 2Co 10:4; Eph 6:17.

Judgments of God. -- Isa 13:5; Jer 50:25.


Arrows

Deadly and destructive weapons -- Pr 26:18.

Bright and polished -- Isa 49:2; Jer 51:11.

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

At a mark for amusement. -- 1Sa 20:20-22.

Against enemies. -- 2Ki 19:32; Jer 50:14.

Of severe afflictions. -- Job 6:4; Ps 38:2.

Of lightnings. -- Ps 77:17,18; Hab 3:11.

(Broken), of destruction of power. -- Ps 76:3.

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


Arts of The

Refiner of metals -- 1Ch 28:18; Mal 3:2,3.


Ascension of Christ, The

Prophecies respecting -- Ps 24:7; 68:18; Eph 4:7,8.

Forty days after his resurrection -- Ac 1:3.

From Mount Olivet -- Lu 24:50; Mr 11:1; Ac 1:12.

While blessing his disciples -- Lu 24:50.

When he had atoned for sin -- Heb 9:12; 10:12.

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

As the forerunner of his people -- Heb 6:20.

To send the Holy Spirit -- Joh 16:7; Ac 2:33.

To receive gifts for men -- Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8,11.

To prepare a place for his people -- Joh 14:2.

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


Asher, the Tribe Of

Descended form Jacob's eighth son -- Ge 30:12,13.

Predictions concerning -- Ge 49:20; De 33:24,25.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:40,41.

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

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

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:72-77.

Strength of on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:47.

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

Bounds of their inheritance -- Jos 19:24-31.

Bordered on the sea -- Jos 19:29; Jdj 5:17.

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

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

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

Some of, at coronation of David -- 1Ch 12:36.

Officers place over, by Solomon -- 1Ki 4:16.

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

Remarkable persons of -- 1Ch 7:30-40; Lu 2:36.


Asp, or Adder

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

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

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

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

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


Ass, the Domestic

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

For bearing burdens. -- Ge 42:26; 1Sa 25:18.

Women often rode on -- Jos 15:18; 1Sa 25:20.

Persons of rank rode on -- Jdj 10:3,4; 2Sa 16:2.

Judges of Israel rode on white -- Jdj 5:10.

Young, most valued for labour -- Isa 30:6,24.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not to be yoked with an ox. -- De 22:10.

To enjoy the rest of the Sabbath. -- De 5:14.

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

Christ entered Jerusalem on. -- Zec 9:9; Joh 12:14.

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

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

Water brought from the jaw-bone of. -- Jdj 15:19.

Eaten during famine in Samaria. -- 2Ki 6:25.


Ass, the Wild

Inhabits wild and solitary places -- Job 39:6; Isa 32:14; Da 5:21.

Ranges the mountains for food -- Job 39:8.

Suffers in time of scarcity -- Jer 14:6.

Intractableness of natural man. -- Job 11:12.

The wicked in their pursuit of sin. -- Job 24:5.

Israel in their love of idols. -- Jer 2:23,24.


Assurance

Produced by faith -- Eph 3:12; 2Ti 1:12; Heb 10:22.

Is the effect of righteousness -- Isa 32:17.

Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel -- Col 2:2; 1Th 1:5.

The unalienable love of God. -- Ro 8:38,39.

Union with God and Christ. -- 1Co 6:15; 2Co 13:5; Eph 5:30; 1Jo 2:5; 4:13.

Answers to prayer. -- 1Jo 3:22; 5:14,15.

A glorious resurrection. -- Job 19:26; Ps 17:15; Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Give diligence to attain to -- 2Pe 1:10,11.

Confident hope in God restores -- Ps 42:11.


Assyria

Situated beyond the Euphrates -- Isa 7:20.

Nineveh, chief city of -- Ge 10:11; 2Ki 19:36.

Proud and haughty. -- 2Ki 19:22-24; Isa 10:8.

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

Chief men of, described -- Eze 23:6,12,23.

Brought off by Menahem. -- 2Ki 15:19,20.

Asked to aid Ahaz against Syria. -- 2Ki 16:7,8.

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

Was conspired against by Hoshea. -- 2Ki 17:4.

Re-peopled Samaria from Assyria. -- 2Ki 17:24.

Bought off by Hezekiah. -- 2Ki 18:14-16.

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

Prayed against by Hezekiah. -- 2Ki 19:14-19.

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

His army destroyed by God. -- 2Ki 19:35.

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

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

Idolatry of, brought into Samaria -- 2Ki 17:29.

Judah condemned for trusting to -- Jer 2:18,36.

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

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

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

Conquest of the Kenites by. -- Nu 24:22.

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

Restoration of Israel from. -- Isa 27:12,13; Ho 11:11; Zec 10:10.

Participation in the blessings of the gospel. -- Isa 19:23-25; Mic 7:12.


Atonement, The

Grace and mercy of God. -- Ro 8:32; Eph 2:4,5,7; 1Ti 2:4; Heb 2:9.

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

Necessity for -- Isa 59:16; Lu 19:10; Heb 9:22.

Reconciliation to God effected by -- Ro 5:10; 2Co 5:18-20; Eph 2:13-16; Col 1:20-22; Heb 2:17; 1Pe 3:18.

Remission of sins by -- Joh 1:29; Ro 3:25; Eph 1:7; 1Jo 1:7; Re 1:5.

Power of the devil. -- Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15.

Saints glorify God for -- 1Co 6:20; Ga 2:20; Php 1:20,21.

Faith in, indispensable -- Ro 3:25; Ga 3:13,14.

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

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


Atonement, the Day Of

Tenth day of seventh month -- Le 23:26,27.

A day of humiliation -- Le 16:29,31; 23:27.

Offerings to be made on -- Le 16:3,5-15.

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

For the holy place. -- Ex 30:10; Le 16:15,16.

For the high priest. -- Le 16:11; Heb 9:7.

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

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

Punishment for not observing -- Le 23:29,30.

Year of Jubilee commenced on -- Le 25:9.


Atonement, Under the Law

By priests alone -- 1Ch 6:49; 2Ch 29:24.

The congregation. -- Nu 15:25; 2Ch 29:24.

Persons sinning ignorantly. -- Le 4:20-35.

Persons withholding evidence. -- Le 5:1,6.

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


Babylon

Situated beyond the Euphrates -- Ge 11:31; Jos 24:2,3.

Formerly a part of Mesopotamia -- Ac 7:2.

Founded by the Assyrians, and a part of their empire -- 2Ki 17:24; Isa 23:13.

Watered by the rivers Euphrates and Tigris -- Ps 137:1; Jer 51:13.

Composed of many nations -- Da 3:4; 3:29.

With Media and Persia divided by Darius 120 provinces -- Da 6:1.

Babylon the chief province of -- Da 3:1.

Surrounded with a great wall and fortified. -- Jer 51:53,58.

Called the glory of kingdoms. -- Isa 13:19.

Called beauty of Chaldees, &c. -- Isa 13:19.

Called the city of merchants. -- Eze 17:4.

National greatness. -- Isa 13:19; Jer 51:41.

Wisdom of senators. -- Isa 47:10; Jer 50:35.

Addicted to magic. -- Isa 47:9,12,13; Da 2:1,2.

Secure and self-confident. -- Isa 47:7,8.

Cruel and destructive. -- Isa 14:17; 47:6; Jer 51:25; Hab 1:6,7.

An instrument of God's vengeance on other nations. -- Jer 51:7; Isa 47:6.

Ambassadors of, sent to Hezekiah -- 2Ki 20:12.

Took Jehoiachin, &c captive to Babylon. -- 2Ki 24:12,14-16; 2Ch 36:10.

Rebelled against by Zedekiah. -- 2Ki 24:20.

Besieged and took Jerusalem. -- 2Ki 25:1-4.

Took Zedekiah, &c captive to Babylon. -- 2Ki 25:7,11,18-21; 2Ch 36:20.

Spoiled and burned the temple. -- 2Ki 25:9,13-17; 2Ch 36:18,19.

Revolt of the Jews from, and their punishment illustrated -- Eze 17:1-24.

The Jews exhorted to be subject to, and settle in -- Jer 27:17; 29:1-7.

Treatment of the Jews in -- 2Ki 25:27-30; Da 1:3-7.

Restoration of the Jews from -- 2Ch 36:23; Ezr 1:1-2:67.


Backsliding

Is departing form the simplicity of the gospel -- 2Co 11:3; Ga 3:1-3; 5:4,7.

Brings its own punishment -- Pr 14:14; Jer 2:19.

Liable to continue and increase -- Jer 8:5; 14:7.

Exhortations to return from -- 2Ch 30:6; Isa 31:6; Jer 3:12,14,22; Ho 6:1.

Pray to be restored from -- Ps 80:3; 85:4; La 5:21.

Punishment of tempting others to the sin of -- Pr 28:10; Mt 18:6.

Endeavour to bring back those guilty of -- Ga 6:1; Jas 5:19,20.

Healing of, promised -- Jer 3:22; Ho 14:4.

Blessedness of those who keep from -- Pr 28:14; Isa 26:3,4; Col 1:21-23.


Baptism

As administered by John -- Mt 3:5-12; Joh 3:23; Ac 13:24; 19:4.

Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it -- Mt 3:13-15; Lu 3:21.

Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church -- Mt 28:19,20; Mr 16:15,16.

To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- Mt 28:19.

Water, the outward and visible sign in -- Ac 8:36; 10:47.

Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of -- Joh 3:3,5,6; Ro 6:3,4,11.

Remission of sins, signified by -- Ac 2:38; 22:16.

Unity of the Church effected by -- 1Co 12:13; Ga 3:27,28.

Confession of sin necessary to -- Mt 3:6.

Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit -- Mt 3:11; Tit 3:5.


Baptism With the Holy Spirit

Christ administered -- Mt 3:11; Joh 1:33.

Renews and cleanses the soul -- Tit 3:5; 1Pe 3:20,21.

The Word of God instrumental to -- Ac 10:44; Eph 5:26.


Bear, The

Attacks the flock in the presence of the shepherd -- 1Sa 17:34.

Particularly fierce when deprived of its young -- 2Sa 17:8; Pr 17:12.

Miraculously killed by David -- 1Sa 17:36,37.

God in his judgments. -- La 3:10; Ho 13:8.


Beard, The

The Jews never appeared without -- 2Sa 10:5.

Laying hold of, a token of respect -- 1Sa 20:9.

Shaving of, a great offence -- 2Sa 10:4,6,7.

Plucking of, a sign of scorn -- Isa 50:6.

Dribbling on, a sign of derangement -- 1Sa 21:13.

Was neglected and untrimmed. -- 2Sa 19:24.

Corners of, not to be marred for the dead -- Le 19:27; 21:5.

Of the healed leper to be shaved -- Le 14:9.

Shaving, illustrative of severe judgments -- Isa 7:20; 15:2; Eze 5:1.


B

Creation of, exhibits God's power -- Jer 27:5.

Made for the praise and glory of God -- Ps 148:10.

Differ in flesh from birds and fishes -- 1Co 15:39.

Herb of the field given to, for food -- Ge 1:30.

Power over, given to man -- Ge 1:26,28; Ps 8:7.

Received their names from Adam -- Ge 2:19,20.

Given to man for food after the flood -- Ge 9:3.

Not to be eaten alive or with blood -- Ge 9:4; De 12:16,23.

That died naturally or were torn, not to be eaten -- Ex 22:31; Le 17:15; 22:8.

Supply clothing to man -- Ge 3:21; Job 31:20.

Subjects of God's care -- Ps 36:6; 104:10,11.

Devoid of understanding. -- Ps 32:9; 73:22.

By nature wild, &c. -- Ps 50:11; Mr 1:13.

Many kinds of, noisome and destructive -- Le 26:6; Eze 5:17.

Many kinds of, domestic -- Ge 36:6; 45:17.

Lessons of wisdom to be learned from -- Job 12:7.

Deserted cities. -- Isa 13:21,22; Zep 2:15.

Frequently suffered on account of the sins of men -- Joe 1:18,20; Hag 1:11.

Often cut off for the sins of men -- Ge 6:7; 7:23; Ex 11:5; Ho 4:3.

Early distinguished into clean and unclean -- Ge 7:2.

First born of, not redeemed. -- Nu 18:17.

Caused uncleanness when dead. -- Le 5:2.

To enjoy the sabbath. -- Ex 20:10; De 5:14.

To be taken care of. -- Le 25:7; De 25:4.

Not to be cruelly used. -- Nu 22:27-32; Pr 12:10.

No likeness of, to be worshipped -- De 4:17.

Representations of, worshipped by the heathen -- Ro 1:23.

History of, written by Solomon -- 1Ki 4:33.

Often used as instruments of punishment -- Le 26:22; De 32:24; Jer 15:3; Eze 5:17.

Man by nature no better than -- Ec 3:18,19.

Ungodly professors. -- 2Pe 2:12; Jude 1:10.

People of different nations. -- Da 4:12,21,22.


Beds

Couches or divans used as -- Job 7:13; Ps 6:6.

A small pallet or mattress used as -- 1Sa 19:15.

Supplied with pillows -- 1Sa 19:13; 26:7.

Covered with tapestry and linen -- Pr 7:16.

Of the poor covered with upper garment -- Ex 22:26,27; De 24:12,13.

Not used in affliction -- 2Sa 12:16; 13:31.

Persons sometimes took to, in grief -- 1Ki 21:4; Ho 7:14.

Saints meditate and praise God while on -- Ps 4:4; 149:5; Song 3:1.

The wicked devise mischief while on -- Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1.

Of the poor often sold for debt -- Pr 22:27.

Subject to ceremonial defilement -- Le 15:4.

(Made in darkness,) of extreme misery. -- Job 17:13.

(Made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort. -- Ps 41:3.

(Made on high,) of carnal security. -- Isa 57:7.

(Too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace. -- Isa 28:20.


Benjamin, Tribe Of

Descended from Jacob's twelfth son -- Ge 35:18.

Predictions respecting -- Ge 49:27; De 33:12.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:36,37.

Formed the rear of the third division of Israel in their journeys -- Nu 10:22,24.

Encamped on west side of the tabernacle under the standard of Ephrain -- Nu 2:18,22.

Offering of, at dedication -- Nu 7:60-65.

Strength of, entering Canaan -- Nu 26:41.

On Gerizim said amen to the blessings -- De 27:12.

Cities and bounds of inheritance -- Jos 18:11-28.

Celebrated as bowmen and slingers -- 1Ch 12:2.

Almost annihilated for protecting the men of Gibeah -- Jdj 20:12-48.

Remnant of, provided with wives to preserve the tribe -- Jdj 21:1-23.

Furnished the first king to Israel -- 1Sa 9:1,2,15-17; 10:20,21; 2Sa 2:8-10.

Adhered for a time to the house of Saul against David -- 2Sa 2:9,15,25,31.

Some of, assisted David -- 1Ch 12:1-7,16.

Revolted from the house of Saul -- 2Sa 3:19.

Some of, at David's coronation -- 1Ch 12:29.

A 1000 of, with Shimei came to meet David on his return to Jerusalem -- 2Sa 19:16,17.

Very numerous in David's time -- 1Ch 7:6-12.

Captains appointed over -- 1Ki 4:18; 1Ch 27:12.

Remained faithful to Judah -- 1Ki 12:21.

Furnished an army to Jehoshaphat -- 2Ch 17:17.

Numbers of, returned from the captivity and dwelt at Jerusalem -- Ezr 1:5; Ne 11:4.


Birds

Created for the glory of God -- Ps 148:10.

Herb of the field given as food to -- Ge 1:30.

Differ in flesh from beasts and fishes -- 1Co 15:39.

Power over given to man -- Ge 1:26; Ps 8:8.

Instinct of, inferior to man's reason -- Job 35:11.

Lessons of wisdom to be learned from -- Job 12:7.

The blood of, not to be eaten -- Le 7:26.

Many kinds of, carnivorous -- Ge 15:11; 40:19; De 28:26.

Propagated by eggs -- De 22:6; Jer 17:11.

Are hostile to strange kinds -- Jer 12:9.

Have each their peculiar note or song -- Ps 104:12; Ec 12:4; Song 2:12.

Rapid flight of, alluded to -- Isa 31:5; Ho 9:11; 11:11.

Often remove from places suffering calamities -- Jer 4:25; 9:10.

In clefts of rocks. -- Nu 24:21; Jer 48:28.

Early distinguished into clean and clean -- Ge 8:20.

Offered in sacrifice. -- Ge 8:20; Le 1:14.

Not to be eaten with their young -- De 22:6,7.

Often suffered for man's sin -- Ge 6:7; Jer 12:4; Eze 38:20; Ho 4:3.

Solomon wrote the history of -- 1Ki 4:33.

Confinement of, in cages alluded to -- Jer 5:27.

No likeness of, to be made for worship -- De 4:17.

Often worshipped by idolaters -- Ro 1:23.

Of cruel and rapacious kings. -- Isa 46:11.

Of people of different countries. -- Eze 31:6; Mt 13:32.

Of unsettled person, &c. -- Pr 27:8; Isa 16:2.

Of the devil and his spirits. -- Mt 13:4,19.

(Snaring,) of designs of the wicked. -- Ps 124:7; Pr 1:10-17; 7:23.


Blasphemy

Christ assailed with -- Mt 10:25; Lu 22:64,65; 1Pe 4:14.

The wicked addicted to -- Ps 74:18; Isa 52:5; 2Ti 3:2; Re 18:11,21.

Idolatry counted as -- Isa 65:7; Eze 20:27,28.

Gives no occasion for -- 2Sa 12:14; 1Ti 6:1.

Against the Holy Spirit, unpardonable -- Mt 12:31,32.

Connected with folly and pride -- 2Ki 19:22; Ps 74:18.


Blessed, The

Who are not offended at Christ -- Mt 11:6.

Whose sins are forgiven -- Ps 32:1,2; Ro 4:7.

To whom God imputes righteousness without works -- Ro 4:6-9.

Whom God chastens -- Job 5:17; Ps 94:12.

Who have the Lord for their God -- Ps 144:15.

Who hear and keep the word of God -- Ps 119:2; Jas 1:24; Mt 13:16; Lu 11:28; Re 1:3; 22:7.

Who delight in the commandments of God -- Ps 112:1.

Who keep the commandments of God -- Re 22:14.

Whose strength is in the Lord -- Ps 84:5.

Who hunger and thirst after righteousness -- Mt 5:6.

Who frequent the house of God -- Ps 65:4; 84:5.

Who have part in the first resurrection -- Re 20:6.

The generation of the upright -- Ps 112:2.

Who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God -- Lu 14:15; Re 19:9.


Blindness, Spiritual

The effect of sin -- Isa 29:10; Mt 6:23; Joh 3:19,20.

Unbelief, the effect of -- Ro 11:8; 2Co 4:3,4.

Uncharitableness, a proof of -- 1Jo 2:9,11.

Is consistent with communion with God -- 1Jo 1:6,7.

Of ministers, fatal to themselves and to the people -- Mt 15:14.

The self-righteous are in -- Mt 23:19,26; Re 3:17.

The wicked wilfully guilty of -- Isa 26:11; Ro 1:19-21.

Pray for the removal of -- Ps 13:3; 119:18.

Christ appointed to remove -- Isa 42:7; Lu 4:18; Joh 8:12; 9:39; 2Co 4:6.

Christ's ministers are lights to remove -- Mt 5:14; Ac 26:18.

Saints are delivered from -- Joh 8:12; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1Th 5:4,5; 1Pe 2:9.

Removal of, illustrated -- Joh 9:7,11,25; Ac 9:18; Re 3:18.


Blood

The life of animals -- Ge 9:4; Le 17:11,14.

The Israelites under the law. -- Le 3:17; 17:10,12.

The Jews often guilty of eating -- 1Sa 14:32,33; Eze 33:25.

Of animals slain for good to be poured on the earth and covered -- Le 17:13; De 12:16,24.

Beasts of prey delight in -- Nu 23:24; Ps 68:23.

Jews often guilty of. -- Jer 22:17; Eze 22:4.

Mode of clearing those accused of. -- De 21:1-9.

The price of, not to be consecrated -- Mt 27:6.

Not offered with leaven. -- Ex 23:18; 34:25.

Idolaters made drink-offerings of -- Ps 16:4.

Water turned into, as a sign -- Ex 4:30.

Waters of Egypt turned into, as a judgment -- Ex 7:17-21.

(Washing the feet in,) of victories. -- Ps 58:10; 68:23.

(Building with,) of oppression and cruelty. -- Hab 2:12.

(Preparing to,) of ripening for destruction. -- Eze 35:6.

(On one's own head,) of guilt. -- Le 20:9; 2Sa 1:16; Eze 18:13.

(Given to drink,) of severe judgments. -- Eze 16:38; Re 16:6.


Boldness, Holy

Is through faith in Christ -- Eph 3:12; Heb 10:19.

Express your trust in God with -- Heb 13:6.

Saints shall have, in judgment -- 1Jo 4:17.

Exhortations to -- Jos 1:7; 2Ch 19:11; Jer 1:8; Eze 3:9.

Faithfulness to their people. -- 2Co 7:4; 10:1.

The face of opposition. -- Ac 13:46; 1Th 2:2.


Bondage, Spiritual

Deliverance from, promised -- Isa 42:6,7.

Christ delivers from -- Lu 4:18,21; Joh 8:36; Ro 7:24,24; Eph 4:8.

The gospel, the instrument of deliverance from -- Joh 8:32; Ro 8:2.

Saints are delivered from -- Ro 6:18,22.

Deliverance from, illustrated -- De 4:20.


Books

Made in a roll -- Isa 34:4; Jer 36:2; Eze 2:9.

Written with pen and ink -- Jer 36:18; 3Jo 1:13.

Often written on both sides -- Eze 2:10.

Often sealed -- Isa 29:11; Da 12:4; Re 5:1.

Often dedicated to persons of distinction -- Lu 1:3; Ac 1:1.

Were numerous and most expensive -- Ac 19:19.

The ancients fond of making -- Ec 12:12.

Divine communications recorded in -- Ex 17:14; Isa 30:8; Jer 36:2; Re 1:19.

Important events recorded in -- Ezr 4:15; 6:1,2; Es 2:23.

Erasures in, alluded to -- Ex 32:33; Nu 5:23.

Samuel concerning the kingdom. -- 1Sa 10:25.

Natural history by Solomon. -- 1Ki 4:32,33.

Memorials of God's providence. -- Ps 56:8; 139:16.

Memorials of conversation and conduct of men. -- Da 7:10; Mal 3:16; Re 20:12.

The record of the church of Christ. -- Da 12:1; Heb 12:23; Re 20:12,15; 22:19.


Bottles

First mention of, in Scripture -- Ge 21:14.

Shrivelled and dried by smoke. -- Ps 119:83.

When old, unfit for holding new wine. -- Mt 9:17; Mr 2:22.

Sometimes probably of large dimensions. -- 1Sa 25:18; 2Sa 16:1.

Of sinners ripe for judgment. -- Jer 13:12-14.

(Dried up,) of the afflicted. -- Ps 119:83.

(Ready to burst,) of the impatient. -- Job 32:19.

(Broken,) of severe judgments. -- Isa 30:14; Jer 19:10; 48:12.


Bow, The

An instrument of war -- Ge 48:22; Isa 7:24.

Called the battle bow -- Zec 9:10; 10:4.

Usually of steel -- 2Sa 22:35; Job 20:24.

Sons of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh. -- 1Ch 5:18.

Given as a token of friendship -- 1Sa 18:4.

Often furnished by the state -- 2Ch 26:14.

Of the vanquished, broken and burned -- Ps 37:15; Eze 39:9.

Of the tongue of the wicked. -- Ps 11:2; Jer 9:3.

(When deceitful,) of the hypocrite. -- Ps 78:57; Ho 7:16.

(When broken,) of the overthrow of power. -- 1Sa 2:4; Jer 49:35; Ho 1:5; 2:18.


Brass, or Copper

Takes a high polish -- 2Ch 4:16; Eze 1:7.

Inferior in value to gold and silver -- Isa 60:17; Da 2:32,39.

Extensive commerce in -- Eze 27:13; Re 18:12.

Often in great quantities. -- Jos 22:8; 2Sa 8:8; 2Ki 25:13-16.

Generally consecrated to God. -- Jos 6:19,24; 2Sa 8:10,11.

Offerings of, for the tabernacle -- Ex 38:29.

Collected by David for the temple -- 1Ch 22:3,14,16; 29:2.

Offerings of, for the temple -- 1Ch 29:6,7.

Moses made the serpent of -- Nu 21:9; 2Ki 18:4.

Obstinate sinners. -- Isa 48:4; Jer 6:28.

The strength and firmness of Christ. -- Da 10:6; Re 1:15.

Strength given to saints. -- Jer 15:20; Mic 4:13.


Bread

Yielded by the earth -- Job 28:5; Isa 55:10.

Was kneaded -- Ge 18:6; Jer 7:18; Ho 7:4.

Sometimes unleavened -- Ex 12:18; 1Co 5:8.

On coals of fire. -- Isa 44:19; Joh 21:9.

Making of, a trade -- Ge 40:2; Jer 37:21.

Ordinary, called common bread -- 1Sa 21:4.

Sacred, called hallowed bread -- 1Sa 21:4,6.

Nutritious and strengthening -- Ps 104:15.

Often put for the whole substance of man -- Ge 3:19; 39:6; Mt 6:11.

The principal food used by the ancients -- Ge 18:5; 21:14; 27:17; Jdj 19:5.

In times of scarcity, sold by weight -- Le 26:26; Eze 4:16.

Scarceness of, sent as a punishment -- Ps 105:16; Isa 3:1; Eze 5:16.

Plenty of, promised to the obedient -- Le 26:5.

Often given as a present -- 1Sa 25:18; 2Sa 16:12; 1Ch 12:40.

Served round after funerals -- Eze 24:17-22.

With water, the food of prisons -- 1Ki 22:27.

Crumb of, used to wipe the fingers, thrown under the table -- Mt 15:27; Lu 16:21.

First fruit of, offered to God -- Nu 15:19,20.

Offered with sacrifices -- Ex 29:2,23; Nu 28:2.

Placed on table of shew bread -- Ex 25:30.

Multitudes miraculously fed by Christ with -- Mt 14:19-21; 15:34-37.

(When broken,) of the death of Christ. -- Mt 26:26; 1Co 11:23,24.

(Partaking of,) of communion of saints. -- Ac 2:46; 1Co 10:17.

(Want of,) of extreme poverty. -- Pr 12:9; Isa 3:7.

(Seeking of begging,) of extreme poverty. -- 1Sa 2:36; Ps 37:25; La 1:11.

(Fulness of,) of abundance. -- Eze 16:49.

(Eating without scarceness,) of plenty. -- De 8:9.

(Of adversity,) of heavy affliction. -- Isa 30:20.

(Of deceit,) of unlawful gain. -- Pr 20:17.

(Of wickedness,) of oppression. -- Pr 4:17.


Breastplate

A part of defensive armour -- 1Ki 22:34.

A part of the high priest's dress -- Ex 28:4.

Form and dimensions of. -- Ex 28:16; 39:9.

Made from the offering of the people. -- Ex 35:9.

Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones -- Ex 28:17-21; 39:10,14.

Inseparably united to the ephod -- Ex 28:22-28; 39:15-21.

The Urim and Thummim placed in -- Ex 28:30; Le 8:8.

Worn as a memorial -- Ex 28:29; Isa 49:16.

Righteous judgment of Christ. -- Isa 59:17.


Brooks

Often ran over pebbles -- 1Sa 17:40; Job 22:24.

Afforded protection to a country -- Isa 19:6.

(Deceptive,) of false friends. -- Job 6:15.

(Drinking of, by the way,) of help in distress. -- Ps 110:7.


Burial

Family of the dead. -- Ge 50:5,6,8; Mt 8:21.

Numbers of friends, &c. -- Ge 50:7,9; 2Sa 3:31; Lu 7:12.

Great lamentation at. -- Ge 50:10,11; 2Sa 3:31,32.

Orations sometimes made at -- 2Sa 3:33,34.

Wound in linen for. -- Joh 11:44; 19:40.

Carried on a bier to. -- 2Sa 3:31; Lu 7:14.

Perfumes burned at -- 2Ch 16:14; Jer 34:5.

Often took place immediately after death -- Joh 11:17,39; Ac 5:6,10.

Of persons embalmed, deferred for seventy days -- Ge 50:3,4.

Of persons hanged, always on the days of execution -- De 21:23; Joh 19:31.

The right of all nations -- Jdj 16:31; Joh 19:38.

Of enemies, sometimes performed by the conquerors -- 1Ki 11:15; Eze 39:11-14.

Of the friendless, a kind act -- 2Sa 2:5.

Caves hewn out of rocks. -- Isa 22:16; Mt 27:60.

Tops of the hills. -- Jos 24:33; 2Ki 23:16.

Houses of the deceased. -- 1Sa 25:1; 1Ki 2:34.

The city of David for the kings of Judah. -- 1Ki 2:10; 2Ch 21:20; 24:16.

Antiquity of purchasing places for -- Ge 23:7-16.

Frequently prepared and pointed out during life. -- Ge 50:5; 2Ch 16:14; Mt 27:60.

Members of a family interred in the same. -- Ge 25:10; 49:31; 2Sa 2:32.

Provided for the common people. -- Jer 26:23.

Provided for aliens and strangers. -- Mt 27:7.

Visited by sorrowing friends. -- Joh 11:31.

Sometimes had inscriptions. -- 2Ki 23:17.

For criminals, marked by heaps. -- Jos 7:26.

Were ceremonially unclean. -- Nu 19:16,18.

Often desecrated by idolatry. -- Isa 65:3,4.

The Jews anxious to be interred in their family places of -- Ge 47:29-31; 49:29,30; 50:25; 2Sa 19:37.

Followed by a feast -- 2Sa 3:35; Jer 16:7,8; Ho 9:4.

Privation of, considered a calamity -- Ec 6:3.

Privation of, threatened as a punishment -- 2Ki 9:10; Jer 8:2; 16:4.

An ignominious, compared to the burial of an ass -- Jer 22:19.

Illustrative of regeneration -- Ro 6:4; Col 2:12.


Burnt Offering, The

To be offered only to the Lord -- Jdj 13:16.

Specially acceptable -- Ge 8:21; Le 1:9,13,17.

The most ancient of all sacrifices -- Ge 4:4; 8:20; 22:2,13; Job 1:5.

Offered by the Jews before the law -- Ex 10:25; 24:5.

Guilt transferred to, by imposition of hands -- Le 1:4; Nu 8:12.

Killed, if a beast, by the person who brought it. -- Le 1:5,11.

Killed, if a bird, by the priest. -- Le 1:15.

For the people at large, killed and prepared by the Levites. -- Eze 44:11.

A male without blemish. -- Le 1:3; 22:19.

Presented at the door of the tabernacle. -- Le 1:3; De 12:6,11,14.

Offered by priests only. -- Le 1:9; Eze 44:15.

Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar. -- Le 1:5,11.

Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar -- Le 1:5,11.

If a bird, the blood was wrung out at the side of the altar -- Le 1:15.

Ashes of, collected at foot of the altar, and conveyed without the camp -- Le 6:11.

Skin of, given to the priests for clothing -- Le 7:8; Ge 3:21.

Every morning and evening. -- Ex 29:38-42.

The first day of every month. -- Nu 28:11.

The seven days of unleavened bread. -- Nu 28:19,24.

The day of atonement. -- Le 16:3,5; Nu 29:8.

At consecration priests. -- Le 9:2,12-14.

At consecration of kings. -- 1Ch 29:21-23.

For Nazarites after defilement, or at the end of their vow. -- Nu 6:11,14.

For the healed leper. -- Le 14:13,19,20.

At dedication of sacred places. -- Nu 7:15; 1Ki 8:64.

After great mercies. -- 1Sa 6:14; 2Sa 24:22,25.

With sounds of trumpets at feasts. -- Nu 10:10.

The fat, &c of all peace offerings laid on, and consumed with the daily -- Le 3:5; 6:12.

Of the wicked, not accepted by God -- Isa 1:10,11; Jer 6:19,20; Am 5:22.

Obedience better than -- 1Sa 15:22; Jer 7:21-23.

Abraham tried by the command to offer Isaac as -- Ge 22:1-24.

Incapable of removing sin, and reconciling to God -- Ps 40:6; 50:8; Heb 10:6.

The most costly, no adequate tribute to God -- Isa 40:16; Ps 50:9-13.

Guilt of unauthorised persons offering -- 1Sa 13:12,13.

Guilt of offering, except in the place appointed -- Le 17:8,9.

Of human victims execrated -- De 12:31; 2Ki 3:27; Jer 7:31; 19:5.

The offering of Christ. -- Eph 5:2; Heb 10:8-10.


Busy-Bodies

Are mischievous tale-bearers -- 1Ti 5:13.

Bring mischief upon themselves -- 2Ki 14:10; Pr 26:17.


Calf, The

The young of the herd -- Job 21:10; Jer 31:12.

Fattened in stalls, &c -- 1Sa 28:24; Am 6:4.

Offered in sacrifice -- Le 9:2,3; Heb 9:12,19.

Of a year old best for sacrifice -- Mic 6:6.

Eaten in the patriarchal age -- Ge 18:7,8.

When fattened considered a delicacy -- 1Sa 28:24,25; Am 6:4; Lu 15:23,27.

Sacrifices of praise. -- Ho 14:2; Heb 13:5.


Calf of Gold

Made on account of the delay of Moses in the mount -- Ex 32:1.

Of the ornaments of the women, &c. -- Ex 32:2,3.

To represent God. -- Ex 32:4,5; Ps 106:20.

To go before the congregation. -- Ex 32:1.

Molten in the fire -- Ex 32:4; Ps 106:19.

Fashioned with a graven tool -- Ex 32:4.

Sacrifices offered to -- Ex 32:6; Ac 7:41.

Worshipped with profane revelry -- Ex 32:6,18,19,25; 1Co 10:7.

A turning aside from the divine command. -- Ex 32:8; De 9:12,16.

Excited wrath against Aaron. -- De 9:20.

Excited wrath against Israel. -- Ex 32:10; De 9:14,19.

Caused Moses to break the tables of the testimony. -- Ex 32:19; De 9:17.

Moses interceded for those who worshipped -- Ex 32:11-14,30-34; De 9:18-20.

Destroyed by Moses -- Ex 32:20; De 9:21.

Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others -- 1Co 10:5-7.


Call of God, The

By his ministers -- Jer 35:15; 2Co 5:20.

Addressed to all -- Isa 45:22; Mt 20:16.

According to the purpose of God. -- Ro 8:28; 9:11,23,24.

To the eternal glory of Christ. -- 2Th 2:14; 1Pe 5:10.

Judicial blindness. -- Isa 6:9; Ac 28:24-27; Ro 11:8-10.

Withdrawal of the means of grace -- Jer 26:4-6; Ac 13:46; 18:6; Re 2:5.

Rejection by God -- Pr 1:14-32; Jer 6:19,30.


Calves of Jeroboam

Made to prevent the Israelites going to Jerusalem -- 1Ki 12:26,27.

Probably from an Egyptian model -- 1Ki 11:40.

Priests appointed for -- 1Ki 12:31; 2Ch 11:15.

Sacrifices offered to -- 1Ki 12:32; 13:1.

Became the sin of Israel. -- 1Ki 12:30; 2Ki 10:31; 2Ch 13:8.

God's people refused to worship -- 1Ki 19:18; 2Ch 11:16.

Guilt of worshipping -- 1Ki 14:15,16; 2Ki 17:22,23.

Punishment of the worshippers. -- Ho 8:13,14.


Camel, The

The dromedary a species of, remarkable for swiftness -- Jer 2:23.

Abounded in the east -- 1Ch 5:21; Isa 60:6.

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

Carrying burdens. -- Ge 37:25; 1Ki 10:2; 2Ki 8:9.

Conveying posts and messengers. -- Es 8:10.

Of the rich adorned with chains -- Jdj 8:21,26.

Subject to plagues -- Ex 9:3; Zec 14:15.

Esteemed a valuable booty -- 1Ch 5:20,21; 2Ch 14:15; Job 1:17; Jer 49:29,32.

Coarse cloth made from its hair -- Mt 3:4.

Referred to in illustrations by Christ -- Mt 19:24; 23:24.


Canaanites, The

Comprised seven distinct nations -- De 7:1.

Possessions of, how bounded -- Ge 10:19.

Country of, fertile -- Ex 3:17; Nu 13:27.

Had many strong cities -- Nu 13:28; De 1:28.

Expelled for wickedness -- De 9:4; 18:12.

Was promised the country of, of inheritance. -- Ge 13:14-17; 15:18; 17:8.

Had his faith tried by dwelling amongst. -- Ge 12:6; 13:7.

Kind to the patriarchs -- Ge 14:13; 23:6.

To make no league with. -- De 7:2; Jdj 2:2.

Not to intermarry with. -- De 7:3; Jos 23:12.

Not to follow idols of. -- Ex 23:24; De 7:25.

Not to follow customs of. -- Le 18:26,27.

To destroy, without mercy. -- De 7:2,24.

To destroy all vestiges of their idolatry. -- Ex 23:24; De 7:5,25.

Terrified at the approach of Israel -- Ex 15:15,16; Jos 2:9-11; 5:1.

Partially subdued by Israel -- Jos 10:1-11:23; Jdj 1:1-36.

To chastise Israel. -- Nu 33:55; Jdj 2:3; 4:2.

Israel ensnared by -- Jdj 2:3,19; Ps 106:36-38.

Some descendants of, in our Lord's time -- Mt 15:22; Mr 7:26.


Candlestick

A part of household furniture -- 2Ki 4:10.

Held seven golden lamps. -- Ex 25:37; 37:23.

Had snuffers, &c of gold. -- Ex 25:38; 37:23.

After a divine pattern. -- Ex 25:40; Nu 8:4.

Called the pure candlestick. -- Le 24:4.

Placed in the outer sanctuary over against the table. -- Ex 40:24; Heb 9:2.

Lighted with olive oil. -- Ex 27:20; Le 24:2.

Lighted &c by priests. -- Ex 27:21; Le 24:3,4.


Care, Overmuch

About earthly things, forbidden -- Mt 6:25; Lu 12:22,29; Joh 6:27.

God's providential goodness should keep us from -- Mt 6:26,28,30; Lu 22:35.

God's promises should keep us from -- Heb 13:5.

Trust in God should free us from -- Jer 17:7,8; Da 3:16.

Should be cast on God -- Ps 37:5; 55:22; Pr 16:3; 1Pe 5:7.

An obstruction to the Gospel -- Mt 13:22; Lu 8:14; 14:18-20.

Sent as a punishment to the wicked -- Eze 4:16; 12:19.

Persons who offered to follow Christ. -- Lu 9:57.


Caves

Haunts of robbers. -- Jer 7:11; Mt 21:13.

Hiding placed of wild beasts. -- Na 2:12.

Afford no protection from the judgments of God -- Isa 2:19; Eze 33:27; Re 6:15.


Cedar, The

Lebanon celebrated for -- Jdj 9:15; Ps 92:12.

Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of -- Nu 24:6.

Imported largely by Solomon -- 1Ki 10:27.

Graceful and beautiful. -- Ps 80:10; Eze 17:23.

Considered the first of trees -- 1Ki 4:33.

Extensive commerce in -- 1Ki 5:10,11; Ezr 3:7.

Building palaces. -- 2Sa 5:11; 1Ki 7:2,3.

Purifying the leper. -- Le 14:4-7,49-52.

Preparing the water of separation. -- Nu 19:6.

Perching on the high branches of. -- Eze 17:3.

Instrumental in propagating. -- Eze 17:4,5.

Destruction of, a punishment -- Jer 22:7.

Destruction of, exhibits God's power -- Ps 29:5.

Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ. -- Song 5:15; Eze 17:22,23.

Saints in their rapid growth. -- Ps 92:12.


Censers

For burning incense -- Le 10:1; 2Ch 26:19.

One of gold in the most holy place -- Heb 9:4.

Often used in idolatrous worship -- Eze 8:11.

Of Korah, &c made into plates to cover the altar -- Nu 16:18,39.

Typical of Christ's intercession -- Re 8:3,5.


Character of Saints

Attentive to Christ's voice -- Joh 10:3,4.

Hungering after righteousness -- Mt 5:6.


Character of the Wicked

Alienated from God -- Eph 4:18; Col 1:21.

Conspiring against God's people -- Ne 4:8; 6:2; Ps 38:12.

Delighting in the iniquity of others -- Pr 2:14; Ro 1:32.

Despising the works of the faithful -- Ne 2:19; 4:2; 2Ti 3:3,4.

Disobedient -- Ne 9:26; Tit 3:3; 1Pe 2:7.

Enticing to evil -- Pr 1:10-14; 2Ti 3:6.

Hating the light -- Job 24:13; Joh 3:20.

Lovers of pleasure more than of God -- 2Ti 3:4.

Rejoicing in the affliction of saints -- Ps 35:15.

Uncircumcised in heart -- Jer 9:26; Ac 7:51.


Chariots

Carriages for travelling, &c -- Ge 46:29.

Value of in Solomon's time -- 1Ki 10:29.

Drivers generally employed for -- 1Ki 22:34; 2Ch 18:33.

Sometimes driven by the owners -- 2Ki 9:16,20.

Sometimes driven furiously -- 2Ki 9:20; Isa 5:28; Jer 4:13.

Bounding motion of, referred to -- Na 3:2.

Noise occasioned by, referred to -- 2Ki 7:6; Joe 2:5; Na 3:2; Re 9:9.

Introduced into Israel by David -- 2Sa 8:4.

Armed with iron. -- Jos 17:16; Jdj 1:19.

Lighted by night with torches. -- Na 2:3.

Commanded by captains. -- Ex 14:7; 1Ki 16:9.

Advantageously manoeuvred in a flat country. -- Jdj 1:19; 1Ki 20:23-25.

Formed part of the line of battle. -- 1Ki 20:25.

Used in pursuing enemies. -- Ex 14:9; 2Sa 1:6.

Kept in chariot cities. -- 1Ki 9:19; 10:26.

Kings used, in common -- 1Ki 12:18; 18:44.

Persons of distinction used -- Ge 41:43; 2Ki 5:9,21; Jer 17:25; Ac 8:28.

Often attended by running footmen -- 1Sa 8:11; 2Sa 15:1; 1Ki 1:5.

Taken in war, often destroyed. -- Jos 11:6,9; Jer 51:21; Mic 5:10; Na 2:13.

Christ's love to his church. -- Song 6:12.

Elijah taken to heaven in one of fire -- 2Ki 2:11.


Charity

Enjoined -- See "Love to man". Col 3:14.


Chastity

Preserved by wisdom -- Pr 2:10,11,16; 7:1-5.

Shun those devoid of -- 1Co 5:11; 1Pe 4:3.

The wicked are devoid of -- Ro 1:29; Eph 4:19; 2Pe 2:14; Jude 1:8.

Temptation to deviate from, dangerous -- 2Sa 11:2-4.

Consequences of associating with those devoid of -- Pr 7:25-27; 22:14.

Want of, excludes from heaven -- Ga 5:19-21.

Drunkenness destructive to -- Pr 23:31-33.


Cherubim

Form and appearance of -- Eze 1:5-11,13,14.

Animated by the Spirit of God -- Eze 1:12,20.

Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God -- Eze 1:15,21; 10:9-11,16,17.

The glory of God exhibited upon -- Eze 1:22,26-28; 10:4,18,20.

Sound of their wings was as the voice of God -- Eze 1:24; 10:5.

Placed at the entrance of Eden -- Ge 3:24.

Formed out of, and at each end of the mercy seat. -- Ex 25:18-20.

Placed over the ark of the covenant. -- 1Sa 4:4; 1Ki 8:6,7; 2Ch 5:7,8.

God's presence manifested between. -- 2Sa 6:2; 2Ki 19:15; Ps 80:1; 99:1.

The oracles or answers of God delivered from between. -- Ex 25:22; Nu 7:89.

Called the cherubim of glory -- Heb 9:5.

Curtains of the tabernacle. -- Ex 26:1,31.

Riding on, illustrative of majesty and power of God -- 2Sa 22:11; Ps 18:10.


Children

Christ was an example to -- Lu 2:51; Joh 19:26,27.

Are a gift from God -- Ge 33:5; Ps 127:3.

Are capable of glorifying God -- Ps 8:2; 148:12,13; Mt 21:15,16.

Brought early to the house of God. -- 1Sa 1:24.

Instructed in the ways of God. -- De 31:12,13; Pr 22:6.

Judiciously trained. -- Pr 22:15; 29:17; Eph 6:4.

Attend to parental teaching. -- Pr 1:8,9.

An heritage from the Lord -- Ps 113:9; 127:3.

Considered an affliction. -- Ge 15:2,3; Jer 22:30.

A reproach in Israel. -- 1Sa 1:6,7; Lu 1:25.

Anxiety of the Jews for -- Ge 30:1; 1Sa 1:5,8.

Often prayed for -- 1Sa 1:10,11; Lu 1:13.

Often given in answer to prayer -- Ge 25:21; 1Sa 1:27; Lu 1:13.

Treatment of, after birth, noticed -- Eze 16:4.

Mostly nursed by the mothers -- 1Sa 1:22; 1Ki 3:21; Ps 22:9; Song 8:1.

Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting -- Ge 21:8; 1Sa 1:24.

Circumcised on the eighth day -- Php 3:5.

From circumstances connected with their birth. -- Ge 25:25,26; 35:18; 1Ch 4:9.

Numerous, considered an especial blessing. -- Ps 115:14; 127:4,5.

Sometimes born when parents were old. -- Ge 15:3,6; 17:17; Lu 1:18.

If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed. -- Ex 13:12,13,15.

Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger. -- Jer 20:15.

Under the care of tutors, till they came of age. -- 2Ki 10:1; Ga 4:1,2.

Inherited the possessions of their father. -- De 21:16,17; Lu 12:13,14.

Received the blessing of their father before his death. -- Ge 27:1-4; 48:15; 49:1-33.

Usefully employed. -- Ge 24:13; Ex 2:16.

Inherited property in default of sons. -- Nu 27:1-8; Jos 17:1-6.

Fondness and care of mothers for -- Ex 2:2-10; 1Sa 2:19; 1Ki 3:27; Isa 49:15; 1Th 2:7,8.

Of God's people, holy -- Ezr 9:2; 1Co 7:14.

Of God's people, interested in the promises -- De 29:29; Ac 2:39.

Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents -- De 4:40; 12:25,28; Ps 128:1-3.

Frequently bore the curse of parents -- Ex 20:5; Ps 109:9,10.

To attend to instruction. -- De 4:9; 11:19.

To submit to discipline. -- Pr 29:17; Heb 12:9.

Mode of giving public instruction to -- Lu 2:46; Ac 22:3.

Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age -- Ge 9:24,25; 21:14; 38:24.

Often wicked and rebellious -- 2Ki 2:23.

Rebellious, punished by the civil power -- Ex 21:15-17; De 21:18-21.

Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents -- Mt 15:5; Mr 7:11,12.

Could demand their portion during father's life -- Lu 15:12.

Casting out of weak, &c alluded to -- Eze 16:5.

Inhuman practice of offering to idols -- 2Ki 17:31; 2Ch 28:3; 33:6.

Had no inheritance. -- Ge 21:10,14; Ga 4:30.

Not cared for by the father. -- Heb 12:8.

Excluded from the congregation. -- De 23:2.

Sometimes sent away with gifts. -- Ge 25:6.

Despised by their brethren. -- Jdj 11:2.

Destruction of, a punishment -- Le 26:22; Eze 9:6; Lu 19:44.

Resignation manifested at loss of -- Le 10:19,20; 2Sa 12:18-23; Job 1:19-21.


Children, Good

Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God -- Col 3:20.

Partake of the promises of God -- Ac 2:39.

Shall be blessed -- Pr 3:1-4; Eph 6:2,3.

Take care of parents -- Ge 45:9,11; 47:12.

Make their parents' hearts glad -- Pr 10:1; 29:17.

Adduced as a motive for submission to God -- Heb 12:9.

Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven -- Mt 18:3.

Illustrative of a teachable spirit -- Mt 18:4.


Children, Wicked

Gluttony and drunkenness. -- De 21:20,21.

Their guilt in robbing parents -- Pr 28:24.


Christ, Character Of

Obedient to God the Father -- Ps 40:8; Joh 4:34; 15:10.


Christ is God

As Jehovah of glory -- Ps 24:7,10; 1Co 2:8; Jas 2:1.

As Jehovah, our RIGHTEOUSNESS -- Jer 23:5,6; 1Co 1:30.

As Jehovah, above all -- Ps 97:9; Joh 3:31.

As Jehovah, the First and the Last -- Isa 44:6; Re 1:17; Isa 48:12-16; Re 22:13.

As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal -- Zec 13:7; Php 2:6.

As Jehovah of Hosts -- Isa 6:1-3; Joh 12:41; Isa 8:13,14; 1Pe 2:8.

As Jehovah, the Shepherd -- Isa 40:11; Heb 13:20.

As Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created -- Pr 16:4; Col 1:16.

As Jehovah, the Messenger of the covenant -- Mal 3:1; Mr 1:2; Lu 2:27.

Invoked as Jehovah -- Joe 2:32; Ac 2:21; 1Co 1:2.

As the Eternal God and Creator -- Ps 102:24-27; Heb 1:8,10-12.

As the Great God and Saviour -- Ho 1:7; Tit 2:13.

As King of kings and Lord of lords -- Da 10:17; Re 1:5; 17:14.

As Lord of the Sabbath -- Ge 2:3; Mt 12:8.

As the Only-begotten Son of the Father -- Joh 1:14,18; 3:16,18; 1Jo 4:9.

His blood is called the blood of God -- Ac 20:28.

As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father -- Joh 14:16; 15:26.

As entitled to equal honour with the Father -- Joh 5:23.

As Owner of all things, equally with the Father -- Joh 16:15.

As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, equally with the Father -- Joh 5:17.

As the Source of grace, equally with the Father -- 1Th 3:11; 2Th 2:16,17.

As unsearchable, equally with the Father -- Pr 30:4; Mt 11:27.

As Creator of all things -- Isa 40:28; Joh 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:2.

As Supporter and Preserver of all things -- Ne 9:6; Col 1:17; Heb 1:3.

As possessed of the fulness of the God head -- Col 2:9; Heb 1:3.

As raising the dead -- Joh 5:21; 6:40,54.

As raising himself from the dead -- Joh 2:19,21; 10:18.

As Omnipotent -- Ps 45:3; Php 3:21; Re 1:8.

As discerning the thoughts of the heart -- 1Ki 8:39; Lu 5:22; Eze 11:5; Joh 2:24,25; Re 2:23.

As unchangeable -- Mal 3:6; Heb 1:12; 13:8.

As having power to forgive sins -- Col 3:13; Mr 2:7,10.

As Giver of pastors to the Church -- Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11-13.

As Husband of the Church -- Isa 54:5; Eph 5:25-32; Isa 62:5; Re 21:2,9.

As the object of divine worship -- Ac 7:59; 2Co 12:8,9; Heb 1:6; Re 5:12.

As the object of faith -- Ps 2:12; 1Pe 2:6; Jer 17:5,7; Joh 14:1.

As God, he redeems and purifies the Church to himself -- Re 5:9; Tit 2:14.

As God, he presents the Church to himself -- Eph 5:27; Jude 1:24,25.

Saints live to him as God -- Ro 6:11; Ga 2:19; 2Co 5:15.

Acknowledged by his Apostles -- Joh 20:28.


Christ, the Head of the Church

As his mystical body -- Eph 4:12,15; 5:23.

Has the pre-eminence in all things -- 1Co 11:3; Eph 1:22; Col 1:18.

Commissioned his Apostles -- Mt 10:1,7; 28:19; Joh 20:21.

Instituted the ordinances -- Mt 28:19; Lu 22:19,20.

Perverters of the truth do not hold -- Col 2:18,19.


Christ, the High Priest

Appointed and called by God -- Heb 3:1,2; 5:4,5.

After the order of Melchizedek -- Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17.

Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests -- Heb 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6.

Consecrated with an oath -- Heb 7:20,21.

Has an unchangeable priesthood -- Heb 7:23,28.

Is of unblemished purity -- Heb 7:26,28.

Needed no sacrifice for himself -- Heb 7:27.

Offered himself a sacrifice -- Heb 9:14,26.

His sacrifice superior to all others -- Heb 9:13,14,23.

Offered sacrifice but once -- Heb 7:27; 9:25,26.

Sympathises with those who are tempted -- Heb 2:18; 4:15.

Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness -- Heb 4:14.


Christ, the King

Sits on the throne of David -- Isa 9:7; Eze 37:24,25; Lu 1:32; Ac 2:30.

Has a righteous kingdom -- Ps 45:6; Heb 1:8,9; Isa 32:1; Jer 23:5.

Has an everlasting kingdom -- Da 2:44; 7:14; Lu 1:33.

Has an universal kingdom -- Ps 2:8; 72:8; Zec 14:9; Re 11:15.

His kingdom not of this world -- Joh 18:36.

Saints, the subjects of -- Col 1:13; Re 15:3.

Saints receive a kingdom from -- Lu 22:29,30; Heb 12:28.

Declared by himself -- Mt 25:34; Joh 18:37.

Saints shall behold -- Isa 33:17; Re 22:3,4.

Kings shall do homage to -- Ps 72:10; Isa 49:7.

Shall overcome all his enemies -- Ps 110:1; Mr 12:36; 1Co 15:25; Re 17:14.


Christ, the Mediator

In virtue of his atonement -- Eph 2:13-18; Heb 9:15; 12:24.

The only one between God and man -- 1Ti 2:5.

Of the gospel covenant -- Heb 8:6; 12:24.


Christ, the Prophet

Anointed with the Holy Spirit -- Isa 42:1; 61:1; Lu 4:18; Joh 3:34.

Preached the gospel, and worked miracles -- Mt 4:23; 11:5; Lu 4:43.

Foretold things to come -- Mt 24:3-35; Lu 19:41,44.

Faithful to his trust -- Lu 4:43; Joh 17:8; Heb 3:2; Re 1:5; 3:14.

Abounded in wisdom -- Lu 2:40,47,52; Col 2:3.

Mighty in deed and word -- Mt 13:54; Mr 1:27; Lu 4:32; Joh 7:46.

Meek and unostentatious in his teaching -- Isa 42:2; Mt 12:17-20.

God commands us to hear -- De 18:15; Mt 17:25; Ac 3:22; 7:37.

God will severely visit our neglect of -- De 18:19; Ac 3:23; Heb 2:3.


Christ, the Shepherd

He protects and preserves. -- Jer 31:10; Eze 34:10; Zec 9:16; Joh 10:28.

He laid down his life for. -- Zec 13:7; Mt 26:31; Joh 10:11,15; Ac 20:28.


Church, The

The body of Christ -- Eph 1:23; Col 1:24.

Christ, the foundation-stone of -- 1Co 3:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pe 2:4,5.

Purchased by the blood of Christ -- Ac 20:28; Eph 5:25; Heb 9:12.

Sanctified and cleansed by Christ -- 1Co 6:11; Eph 5:26,27.

The object of the grace of God -- Isa 27:3; 2Co 8:1.

Shows forth the praises of God -- Isa 60:6.

God provides ministers for -- Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11,12.

Glory to be ascribed to God by -- Eph 3:21.

Believers continually added to, by the Lord -- Ac 2:27; 5:14; 11:24.

Saints baptised into, by one Spirit -- 1Co 12:13.

Ministers commanded to feed -- Ac 20:28.

Is edified by the word -- 1Co 14:4,13; Eph 4:15,16.

The wicked persecute -- Ac 8:1-3; 1Th 2:14,15.

Defiling of, will be punished -- 1Co 3:17.


Church of Israel

Admission into, by circumcision -- Ge 17:10-14.

Was relatively holy -- Ex 31:13; Nu 16:3.

An appointed place of worship. -- De 12:5.

Appointed ordinances. -- Ex 18:20; Heb 9:1,10.

An ordained ministry. -- Ex 29:9; De 10:8.

The divine presence manifested in it. -- Ex 29:45,46; Le 26:11,12; 1Ki 8:10,11.

A spiritual church within it. -- Ro 9:6-8; 11:2-7.

In covenant with God -- De 4:13,23; Ac 3:25.

Congregation of Israel. -- Ex 12:47; Le 4:13.

Congregation of the Lord. -- Nu 27:17; 31:16.

Proselytes admitted into -- Nu 9:14; 15:15,29.

Supported by the people -- Ex 34:20; De 16:17.

Reading God's word. -- Ex 24:7; De 31:11.

Attachment of the Jews to -- Joh 9:28,29; Ac 6:11.

Required to know its statutes. -- Le 10:11.

Required to keeps its statutes. -- De 16:12.

Required to attend its worship. -- Ex 23:17.

Separated from, while unclean. -- Le 13:46; 15:31; Nu 5:2-4.

Excommunicated for heavy offences. -- Nu 15:30,31; 19:20.

Persons excluded from -- Ex 12:48; De 23:1-4; Eze 44:7,9.

A type of the church of Christ -- Ga 4:24-26; Heb 12:23.


Circumcision

Enforced by the law -- Le 12:3; Joh 7:22.

A painful and bloody rite -- Ex 4:26; Jos 5:8.

Promises to Abraham previous to -- Ro 4:9,13.

A seal of the covenant -- Ge 17:11; Ro 4:11.

Introductory Jewish ordinances -- Ga 5:3.

Necessary to enjoying the privileges of the Jewish State -- Ex 12:48; Eze 44:7.

On males home-born and bought. -- Ge 17:12,13.

On the eighth day. -- Ge 17:12; Le 12:3.

Even on the sabbath day. -- Joh 7:22,23.

With knives of flint. -- Ex 4:25; Jos 5:3.

By the heads of families. -- Ge 17:23; Ex 4:25.

In the presence of the family, &c. -- Lu 1:58-61.

Accompanied with naming the child -- Ge 21:3,4; Lu 1:59; 2:21.

First performed on Abraham and his family -- Ge 17:24-27.

Not performed in the wilderness -- Jos 5:5.

Performed by Joshua at Gilgal -- Jos 5:2,7.

Punishment for neglecting -- Ge 17:14; Ex 4:24,26.

Without obedience, vain -- Ro 2:25; 1Co 7:19.

Held it unlawful to intermarry with those not of the. -- Ge 34:14; Jdj 14:3.

Held no intercourse with those not of the. -- Ac 10:28; 11:3; Ga 2:12.

Despised as unclean those not of the. -- 1Sa 14:6; 17:26; Mt 15:26,27; Eph 2:11,15.

Sometimes performed on slain enemies -- 1Sa 18:25-27; 2Sa 3:14.

Abolished by the gospel -- Eph 2:11,15; Col 3:11.

Performed on Timothy as a matter or expediency because of the Jews -- Ac 16:3.

Necessity of, denied by Paul -- Ga 2:3-5.

Necessity of, asserted by false teachers -- Ac 15:24; Ga 6:12; Tit 1:10.

Trusting to, a denial of Christ -- Ga 3:3,4; 5:3,4.

Paul denounced for opposing -- Ac 21:21.

Saints the true spiritual -- Php 3:3; Col 2:11.

Readiness to hear and obey. -- Jer 6:10.


Cities

Designed for habitations -- Ps 107:7,36.

Often built to perpetuate a name -- Ge 11:4.

Often founded and enlarged by blood and rapine -- Mic 3:10; Hab 2:12.

Of stone and wood. -- Ps 102:14; Eze 26:12.

On solid foundations. -- Ezr 6:3; Re 21:14.

In desert places. -- 2Ch 8:4; Ps 107:35,36.

In pleasant situations. -- 2Ki 2:19; Ps 48:2.

Arranged in streets and lanes -- Nu 22:39; Zec 8:5; Lu 14:21.

Entered through gates -- Ge 34:24; Ne 13:19,22.

Often fortified by nature -- Ps 125:2; Isa 33:16.

Sometimes had suburbs -- Nu 35:2; Jos 21:3.

The family of the founder. -- Ge 4:17; Jdj 18:29.

The proprietor of the land. -- 1Ki 16:24.

The country in which built. -- Da 4:29,30.

Often great and goodly -- Ge 10:12; De 6:10; Da 4:30; Jon 3:3.

Often of great antiquity -- Ge 10:11,12.

Often insignificant -- Ge 19:20; Ec 9:14.

Inhabitants of, called citizens -- Ac 21:39.

Prosperity of, increased by commerce -- Ge 49:13; De 33:18,19; Eze 28:5.

Artificial mode of supplying water to -- 2Ki 18:17; 20:20.

Infested by dogs -- 1Ki 14:11; Ps 59:6,14.

Under governors -- 2Ch 33:14; 2Co 11:32.

Provided with judges -- De 16:18; 2Ch 19:5.

Protected at night by watchmen -- Ps 127:1; Song 5:7; Isa 21:11.

A great defence to a country -- 2Ch 11:5.

Afforded refuge in times of danger -- Jer 8:14-16.

Often deserted on the approach of an enemy -- 1Sa 31:7; Jer 4:20.

Difficulty of taking, alluded to -- Pr 18:19; Jer 1:18,19.


Cities of Refuge

Strangers might take advantage of -- Nu 35:15.

Were put on their trial. -- Nu 35:12,24.

Not protected outside of. -- Nu 35:26,27.

Obliged to remain in, until the high priest's death. -- Nu 35:25,28.

Afforded no asylum to murderers -- Ex 21:14; Nu 35:16-21.

(The way to,) of Christ. -- Isa 35:8; Joh 14:6.


Clouds

Formed from the sea -- 1Ki 18:44; Am 9:6.

Power and wisdom of God exhibited in forming -- Ps 135:6,7; 147:5,8; Jer 10:13; 51:16.

Power and wisdom of God exhibited in condensing -- Job 36:27,28; 37:10,11; Pr 3:20.

Windows of heaven. -- Ge 7:11; Isa 24:18.

Often obscure the sun, &c -- Job 36:32; Eze 32:7.

Though small, often bring much rain -- 1Ki 18:44,45.

Thunder and lightning come from -- Ps 77:17,18.

Frequently the instrument of God's judgments -- Ge 7:11,12; Job 37:13; Ps 77:17.

Ignorant of the spreading of. -- Job 36:29.

Ignorant of the disposing of. -- Job 37:15.

Ignorant of the balancing of. -- Job 37:16.

Of multitudes of persons. -- Isa 60:8; Heb 12:1.

Of hostile armies. -- Jer 4:13; Eze 38:9,16.

Of judgments of God. -- La 2:1; Eze 30:3; 34:12; Joe 2:2.

Of unsearchableness of God. -- 2Sa 22:12; Ps 97:2; Eze 1:4.

(Riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God. -- Ps 104:3; Isa 19:1.

(Passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites. -- Ho 6:4; 13:3.

(Without water,) of false teachers. -- Jude 1:12.

(Carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers. -- 2Pe 2:17.

(Without rain,) of the fraudulent. -- Pr 25:14.

(A morning without,) of wise rulers. -- 2Sa 23:3,4.

(When seasonable,) of the favour of good rulers. -- Pr 16:15.


Cloud of Glory

Pillar of cloud and pillar of fire. -- Ex 13:22.

God's glory manifested in -- Ex 16:10; 40:35.

Regulate the movements of Israel. -- Ex 40:36,37; Nu 9:17-23.

Cover the tabernacle. -- Ex 40:34; Nu 9:15.

Was dark to the enemies of Israel -- Ex 14:20.

Was the Shekinah over the mercy-seat -- Le 16:2.

Continued during the journeyings of Israel -- Ex 13:22; 40:38.

Manifested in the temple of Solomon -- 1Ki 8:10,11; 2Ch 5:13; Eze 10:4.

At the murmuring for bread. -- Ex 16:10.

At sedition of Aaron and Miriam. -- Nu 12:5.

At the murmuring of Israel on the report of the spies. -- Nu 14:10.

At the rebellion of Korah &c. -- Nu 16:19.

At the murmuring of Israel on account of Korah's death. -- Nu 16:42.

At Christ's transfiguration. -- Mt 17:5.

Our Lord shall make his second appearance in -- Lu 21:27; Ac 1:11.

The protection of the church. -- Isa 4:5.


Commandments, the Ten

Law of, is spiritual -- See "Law of God". Mt 5:28; Ro 7:14.


Commerce

The barter of one commodity for another -- 1Ki 5:8,11.

The exchange of commodities for money -- 1Ki 10:28,29.

Carried on in fairs, &c -- Eze 27:12,19; Mt 11:16.

Inland, by caravans -- Job 6:19; Isa 21:13.

Persons of distinction engaged in -- Isa 23:8.

Increased the wealth of nations and individuals -- 2Ch 9:20-22; Pr 31:14-18; Eze 28:4,5.

Commenced after their settlement in Canaan. -- Ge 49:13; Jdj 5:17.

Greatly extended by Solomon. -- 1Ki 9:26,27; 2Ch 9:21.

Checked in Jehoshaphat's time. -- 1Ki 22:48,49.

Success in, led to pride, &c -- Eze 28:2,16-18.

Evil practices connected with -- Pr 20:14; Eze 22:13; Ho 12:7.

Denunciations connected with abuses of -- Isa 23:11; Eze 7:12,13; 27:32-36; 28:16-18.

Illustrative of intercourse with the apostasy -- Re 18:3-19.


Communion of Saints

According to the prayer of Christ -- Joh 17:20,21.

God marks, with his approval -- Mal 3:16.

In public and social worship -- Ps 34:3; 55:14; Ac 1:14; Heb 10:25.

In prayer for each other -- 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:18.

In mutual comfort and edification -- 1Th 4:18; 5:11.

In mutual sympathy and kindness -- Ro 12:15; Eph 4:32.

Opposed to communion with the wicked -- 2Co 6:14-17; Eph 5:11.


Communion of the Lord's Supper

Is the communion of the body and blood of Christ -- 1Co 10:16.

Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in -- Mt 26:27; 1Co 11:26.

Self-examination commanded before partaking of -- 1Co 11:28,31.

Newness of heart and life necessary to the worthy partaking of -- 1Co 5:7,8.

Partakers of, be wholly separate to God -- 1Co 10:21.

Was continually partaken of, by the Church -- Ac 2:42; 20:7.

Are guilty of the body and blood of Christ. -- 1Co 11:27.

Discern not the Lord's body. -- 1Co 11:29.

Are visited with judgments. -- 1Co 11:30.


Communion With God

Is communion with the Father -- 1Jo 1:3.

Is communion with the Son -- 1Co 1:9; 1Jo 1:3; Re 3:20.

Is communion with the Holy Spirit -- 1Co 12:13; 2Co 13:14; Php 2:1.

Have, in the Lord's supper. -- 1Co 10:16.

Should always enjoy. -- Ps 16:8; Joh 14:16-18.


Communion With God

Christ set an example of -- Lu 19:41,42.

Inseparable from love to God -- 1Jo 3:17; Joh 4:20.

The sense of our infirmities. -- Heb 5:2.

The wicked made to feel, for saints -- Ps 106:46.

Promise to those who show -- Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42.


Compassion and Sympathy of Christ, The

Necessary to his priestly office -- Heb 5:2,7.

Perishing sinners. -- Mt 9:36; Lu 19:41; Joh 3:16.


Condemnation

The sentence of God against sin -- Mt 25:41.

Universal, caused by the offence of Adam -- Ro 5:12,16,18.

Inseparable consequence of sin -- Pr 12:2; Ro 6:23.

Conscience testifies to the justice of -- Job 9:20; Ro 2:1; Tit 3:11.

The law testifies to the justice of -- Ro 3:19.

According to men's deserts -- Mt 12:37; 2Co 11:15.

Saints are delivered from, by Christ -- Joh 3:18; 5:24; Ro 8:1,33,34.

Of the wicked, an example -- 2Pe 2:7; Jude 1:7.

Chastisements are designed to rescue us from -- Ps 94:12,13; 1Co 11:32.

Unbelievers remain under -- Joh 3:18,36.

The law is the ministration of -- 2Co 3:9.


Conduct, Christian

Believing God -- Mr 11:22; Joh 14:11,12.

Believing in Christ -- Joh 6:29; 1Jo 3:23.

Following the example of Christ -- Joh 13:15; 1Pe 2:21-24.

To righteousness. -- Mic 6:8; Ro 6:18; 1Pe 2:24.

Soberly, righteously, and godly. -- Tit 2:12.

Striving for the faith -- Php 1:27; Jude 1:3.

Putting away all sin -- 1Co 5:7; Heb 12:1.

Abstaining from all appearance of evil -- 1Th 5:22.

Perfecting holiness -- Mt 5:48; 2Co 7:1; 2Ti 3:17.

Following after that which is good -- Php 4:8; 1Th 5:15; 1Ti 6:11.

Adorning the gospel -- Mt 5:16; Tit 2:10.

Showing a good example -- 1Ti 4:12; 1Pe 2:12; Tit 2:7.

Abounding in the work of the Lord -- 1Co 15:58; 2Co 8:7; 1Th 4:1.

Controlling the body -- 1Co 9:27; Col 3:5.

Subduing the temper -- Eph 4:26; Jas 1:19.

Submitting to injuries -- Mt 5:39-41; 1Co 6:7.

Forgiving injuries -- Mt 6:14; Ro 12:20.

Living peaceably with all -- Ro 12:18; Heb 12:14.

Visiting the afflicted -- Mt 25:36; Jas 1:27.

Doing as we would be done by -- Mt 7:12; Lu 6:31.

Sympathising with others -- Ga 6:2; 1Th 5:14.

Fulfilling domestic duties -- Eph 6:1-8; 1Pe 3:1-7.

Being liberal to others -- Ac 20:35; Ro 12:13.


Confessing Christ

Influences of the Holy Spirit necessary to -- 1Co 12:3; 1Jo 4:2.

A test of being saints -- 1Jo 2:23; 4:2,3.

An evidence of union with God -- 1Jo 4:15.

The fear of man prevents -- Joh 7:13; 12:42,43.

Persecution should not prevent us from -- Mr 8:35; 2Ti 2:12.

Must be connected with faith -- Ro 10:9.


Confession of Sin

Exhortation to -- Jos 7:19; Jer 3:13; Jas 5:16.

Submission to punishment. -- Le 26:41; Ne 9:33; Ezr 9:13.

Self-abasement. -- Isa 64:5,6; Jer 3:25.

Should be full and unreserved -- Ps 32:5; 51:3; 106:6.


Conscience

We should have the approval of -- Job 27:6; Ac 24:16; Ro 9:1; 14:22.

The blood of Christ alone can purify -- Heb 9:14; 10:2-10,22.

Keep the faith in purity of -- 1Ti 1:19; 3:9.

Of saints, pure and good -- Heb 13:18; 1Pe 3:16,21.

Testimony of, a source of joy -- 2Co 1:12; 1Jo 3:21.

Of others, not to be offended -- Ro 14:21; 1Co 10:28-32.

Ministers should commend themselves to that of their people -- 2Co 4:2; 5:11.

Without spiritual illumination, a false guide -- Ac 23:1; 26:9.


Contempt

A characteristic of the wicked -- Pr 18:3; Isa 5:24; 2Ti 3:3.

Self-righteous prompts to -- Isa 65:5; Lu 18:9,11.

Pride and prosperity prompt to -- Ps 123:4.

Ministers should give no occasion for -- 1Ti 4:12.

Of ministers, is a despising of God -- Lu 10:16; 1Th 4:8.

Often turned into respect. -- Isa 60:14.

Causes saints to cry to God -- Ne 4:4; Ps 123:3.


Contentment

With godliness is great gain -- Ps 37:16; 1Ti 6:6.

In their respective callings. -- 1Co 7:20.

With what things they have. -- Heb 13:5.

God's promises should lead to -- Heb 13:5.


Conversion

By the power of the Holy Spirit -- Pr 1:23.

Self-examination. -- Ps 119:59; La 3:40.

Promises connected with -- Ne 1:9; Isa 1:27; Jer 3:14; Eze 18:27.

Is accompanied by confession of sin, and prayer -- 1Ki 8:35.

Danger of neglecting -- Ps 7:12; Jer 44:5,11; Eze 3:19.

Encouragement for leading sinners to -- Da 12:3; Jas 5:19,20.


Counsels and Purposes of God, The

The sufferings and death of Christ were according to -- Ac 2:23; 4:28.

Saints called and save according to -- Ro 8:28; 2Ti 1:9.

The union of all saints in Christ, is according to -- Eph 1:9,10.

The works of God according to -- Eph 1:11.

Should be declared by ministers -- Ac 20:27.

Secret not to be searched into -- De 29:29; Mt 24:36; Ac 1:7.


Courts of Justice

Held first by Moses alone in the wilderness. -- Ex 18:13-20.

Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites. -- De 17:9; Mal 2:7.

Presided over by the governor or the high priest. -- De 17:12; Jdj 4:4,5.

Held at the seat of government. -- De 17:8.

Decided on all appeals and difficult cases. -- Ex 18:26; De 1:17; 17:8,9.

Decisions of, conclusive. -- De 17:10,11.

Judges of, appointed by the governor. -- Ex 18:21,25; De 1:9-15; 2Sa 15:3.

All minor cases decided by. -- Ex 18:26; 2Sa 15:4.

All transfers of property made before. -- Ge 23:17-20; Ru 4:1,2.

Re-established by Jehoshaphat -- 2Ch 19:5-10.

Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by Moses. -- Ex 24:9; Nu 11:16,17,24-30.

Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history. -- Lu 22:66; Joh 11:47; Ac 5:27.

Consisted of chief priest, &c. -- Mt 26:57,59.

Presided over by high priest. -- Mt 26:62-66.

Sat in high priest's palace. -- Mt 26:57,58.

Presided over by the governor or deputy. -- Mt 27:2,11; Ac 18:12.

Place of, called the hall of judgment. -- Joh 18:28,33; 19:9.

Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion. -- Ac 18:14,15.

Never examined their own citizens by torture. -- Ac 22:25-29.

Appeals from, made to the emperor. -- Ac 25:11; 26:32; 28:19.

Generally held in the morning -- Jer 21:12; Mt 27:1; Lu 22:66; Ac 5:21.

Sometimes held in synagogues -- Mt 10:17; Ac 22:19; 26:11; Jas 2:2.

Tormentors or executioners. -- Mt 18:34.

To judge righteously. -- Le 19:15; De 1:6.

To judge without respect of persons. -- Ex 23:3,6; Le 19:15; De 1:17; Pr 22:22.

Not to take bribes. -- Ex 23:8; De 16:19.

To decide according to the law. -- Eze 44:24.

Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes. -- Ex 18:13; Jdj 5:10; Isa 28:6; Mt 27:19.

Conferred together before giving judgment. -- Ac 5:34-40; 25:12; 26:30,31.

Pronounced the judgment of the court. -- Mt 26:65,66; Lu 23:24; Ac 5:40.

Both the accusers and accused required to appear before -- De 25:1; Ac 25:16.

Stood before the judge. -- Nu 35:12; Mt 27:11.

Permitted to plead their own cause. -- 1Ki 3:22; Ac 24:10; 26:1.

Might have advocates. -- Pr 31:8,9; Isa 1:17.

Sometimes examined by torture. -- Ac 22:24,29.

Sometimes treated with insult. -- Mt 26:67; Joh 18:22,23; Ac 23:2,3.

The evidence of two or more witnesses required in. -- De 17:6; 19:15; Joh 8:17; 2Co 13:1.

Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment. -- Le 24:14.

False witnesses in to receive the punishment of the accused -- De 19:19.

Corruption and bribery often practised in -- Isa 10:1; Am 5:12; 8:6.

Not given till accused was heard. -- Joh 7:51.

Immediately executed. -- De 25:2; Jos 7:25; Mr 15:15-20.

Witnesses first to execute. -- De 17:7; Ac 7:58.

Allusions to. -- Job 5:4; Ps 127:5; Mt 5:22.

Illustrative of the last judgment. -- Mt 19:28; Ro 14:10; 1Co 6:2.


Covenants

Agreements between two parties -- Ge 26:28; Da 11:6.

Procuring assistance in war. -- 1Ki 15:18,19.

God often called to witness -- Ge 31:50,53.

Made by passing between the pieces of the divided sacrifices -- Ge 15:9-17; Jer 34:18,19.

Salt a sign of perpetuity in -- Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5.

Ratified by joining hands -- Pr 11:21; Eze 17:18.

Presents given as tokens -- Ge 21:27-30; 1Sa 18:3,4.

Pillars raised in token of -- Ge 31:45,46.

Names given to places where made -- Ge 21:31; 31:47-49.

Forbidden to make, with the nations of Canaan. -- Ex 23:32; De 7:2.

Frequently made with other nations. -- 1Ki 5:12; 2Ki 17:4.

Condemned for making, with idolatrous nations. -- Isa 30:2-5; Ho 12:1.

Regarded, as sacred. -- Jos 9:16-19; Ps 15:4.

Violated by the wicked -- Ro 1:31; 2Ti 3:3.

Of the contract of marriage. -- Mal 2:14.

Of God's promises to man. -- Ge 9:9-11; Eph 2:12.

Of the united determination of a people to serve God. -- 2Ki 11:17; 2Ch 15:12; Ne 10:29.

(With death and hell,) of carnal security. -- Isa 28:15,18.

(With stones and beasts, of the earth,) of peace and prosperity. -- Job 5:23; Ho 2:18.


Covenant, The

Christ, the substance of -- Isa 42:6; 49:8.

Christ, the Mediator of -- Heb 8:6; 9:15; 12:24.

Renewed under the gospel -- Jer 31:31-33; Ro 11:27; Heb 8:8-10,13.

Ratified by the blood of Christ -- Heb 9:11-14,16-23.

Is a covenant of peace -- Isa 54:9,10; Eze 34:25; 37:26.

All saints interested in -- Ps 25:14; 89:29-37; Heb 8:10.

The wicked have no interest in -- Eph 2:12.

Blessings connected with -- Isa 56:4-7; Heb 8:10-12.

God is faithful to -- De 7:9; 1Ki 8:23; Ne 1:5; Da 9:4.

God is ever mindful of -- Ps 105:8; 111:5; Lu 1:72.

Plead, in prayer -- Ps 74:20; Jer 14:21.

Punishment for despising -- Heb 10:29,30.


Covetousness

Engrosses the heart -- Eze 33:31; 2Pe 2:14.

Injustice and oppression. -- Pr 28:20; Mic 2:2.

A characteristic of the wicked -- Ro 1:29.

A characteristic of the slothful -- Pr 21:26.

Commended by the wicked alone -- Ps 10:3.

Woe denounced against -- Isa 5:8; Hab 2:9.

Excludes from heaven -- 1Co 6:10; Eph 5:5.

Shall abound in the last days -- 2Ti 3:2; 2Pe 2:1-3.

Nobles of the Jews. -- Ne 5:7; Isa 1:23.


Creation

The formation of things which had no previous existence -- Ro 4:17; Heb 11:3.

By the Holy Spirit. -- Job 26:13; Ps 104:30.

By the command of God. -- Ps 33:9; Heb 11:3.

According to God's purpose. -- Ps 135:6.

For God's pleasure. -- Pr 16:4; Re 4:11.

By faith we believe, to be God's work -- Heb 11:3.

First day, making light and dividing it from darkness. -- Ge 1:3-5; 2Co 4:6.

Second day, making the firmament or atmosphere, and separating the waters. -- Ge 1:6-8.

Third day, separating the land from the water, and making it fruitful. -- Ge 1:9-13.

Fourth day, placing the sun, moon, and stars to give light, &c. -- Ge 1:14-19.

Fifth day, making birds, insects, and fishes. -- Ge 1:20-23.

Sixth day, making beasts of the earth, and man. -- Ge 1:24,28.

God rested from, on the seventh day -- Ge 2:2,3.

The power of God. -- Isa 40:26,28; Ro 1:20.

The glory and handiwork of God. -- Ps 19:1.

God as the sole object of worship. -- Isa 45:16,18; Ac 17:24,27.

God to be praised for -- Ne 9:6; Ps 146:5,6.

Leads to confidence -- Ps 124:8; 146:5,6.

Insignificance of man seen from -- Ps 8:3,4; Isa 40:12,17.

Daily renewal of saints. -- Ps 51:10; Eph 4:24.

Renewal of the earth. -- Isa 65:17; 2Pe 3:11,13.


Creditors

Bills or promissory notes. -- Lu 16:6,7.

To return before sunset, garments taken in pledge -- Ex 22:26,27; De 24:12,13; Eze 18:7,12.

Taking millstones in pledge. -- De 24:6.

Violently selecting pledges. -- De 24:10.

Exacting usury from brethren. -- Ex 22:25; Le 25:36,37.

Exacting debts from brethren during sabbatical year. -- De 15:2,3.

Might take interest from strangers -- De 23:20.

Sometimes entirely remitted debts -- Ne 5:10-12; Mt 18:27; Lu 7:42.

Often cruel in exacting debts -- Ne 5:7-9; Job 24:3-9; Mt 18:28-30.

By selling the debtor or taking him for a servant. -- Mt 18:25; Ex 21:2.

By selling the debtor's property. -- Mt 18:25.

By selling the debtor's family. -- 2Ki 4:1; Job 24:9; Mt 18:25.

Were often defrauded -- 1Sa 22:2; Lu 16:5-7.


Daily Sacrifice, The

A lamb as a burnt offering morning and evening -- Ex 29:38,39; Nu 28:3,4.

With a meat and drink offering. -- Ex 29:40,41; Nu 28:5-8.

Slowly and entirely consumed. -- Le 6:9-12.

Perpetually observed. -- Ex 29:42; Nu 28:3,6.

Peculiarly acceptable -- Nu 28:8; Ps 141:2.

Secured God's presence and favour -- Ex 29:43,44.

Times of offering, were seasons of prayer -- Ezr 9:5; Da 9:20,21; Ac 3:1.

Restored after the captivity -- Ezr 3:3.

The abolition of, foretold -- Da 9:26,27; 11:31.


Dan, the Tribe Of

Descended from Jacob's fifth son -- Ge 30:6.

Predictions respecting -- Ge 49:16,17; De 33:22.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:38,39.

Led the fourth and last division of Israel -- Nu 2:31; 10:25.

Encamped north of the tabernacle -- Nu 2:25.

Offering of, at dedication -- Nu 7:66-71.

Strength of, entering Canaan -- Nu 26:43.

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

Bounds of its inheritance -- Jos 19:40-46.

A commercial people -- Jdj 5:17; Eze 27:19.

Restricted to the hills by Amorites -- Jdj 1:34.

Sent to seek new settlements. -- Jdj 18:1,2.

Tool Laish and called it Dan. -- Jos 19:47; Jdj 18:8-13,27-29.

Plundered Michah of his idols and his ephod. -- Jdj 18:17-21,27.

Set up Micah's idols in Dan. -- Jdj 18:30,31.

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

Some of, at coronation of David -- 1Ch 12:35.

Ruler appointed over, by David -- 1Ch 27:22.


Darkness

Caused by the setting of the sun -- Ge 15:17; Joh 6:17.

Exhibits God's power and greatness -- Job 38:8,9.

Keeps us from seeing objects. -- Ex 10:23.

Causes us to go astray. -- Joh 12:35; 1Jo 2:11.

Called the swaddling band of the sea -- Job 38:9.

Cannot hide us from God -- Ps 139:11,12.

Perpetuate their designs in. -- Job 24:16.

Before the destruction of Jerusalem. -- Mt 24:29.

Greatness and unsearchableness of God. -- Ex 20:21; 2Sa 22:10,12; 1Ki 8:12; Ps 97:2.

Abstruse and deep subjects. -- Job 28:3.

The power of Satan. -- Eph 6:12; Col 1:13.

The punishment of devils and wicked men. -- Mt 22:13; 2Pe 2:4,17; Jude 1:6,13.


Day

Natural, from evening to evening -- Ge 1:5; Le 23:32.

Artificial, the time of the sun's continuance above the horizon -- Ge 31:39,40; Ne 4:21,22.

Prophetical, a year -- Eze 4:6; Da 12:12.

Sometimes divided into four parts -- Ne 9:3.

Later subdivided into twelve hours -- Mt 20:3,5,6; Joh 11:9.

Time of, ascertained by the dial -- 2Ki 20:11.

Succession of, secured by covenant -- Ge 8:22.

Under the control of God -- Am 5:8; 8:9.

Day which the Lord has made. -- Ps 118:24.

Spiritual light. -- 1Th 5:5,8; 2Pe 1:19.