Salutations

By brethren to each other. -- 1Sa 17:22.

By inferiors to their superiors. -- Ge 47:7.

By superiors to inferiors. -- 1Sa 30:21.

By all passers-by. -- 1Sa 10:3,4; Ps 129:8.

Often sent through messengers -- 1Sa 25:5,14; 2Sa 8:10.

Denied to persons of bad character -- 2Jo 1:10.

Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving -- 2Ki 4:29; Lu 10:24.

Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace to all that thou hast. -- 1Sa 25:6.

The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord. -- Ps 129:8.

Blessed be thou of the Lord. -- 1Sa 15:13.

Given to Christ in derision -- Mt 27:29; 15:18.

Falling on the neck and kissing. -- Ge 33:4; 45:14,15; Lu 15:20.

Laying hold of the bear with the right hand. -- 2Sa 20:9.

Bowing frequently to the ground. -- Ge 33:3.

Embracing and kissing the feet. -- Mt 28:9; Lu 7:38,45.

Touching the hem of the garment. -- Mt 14:36.

Falling prostrate on the ground. -- Es 8:3; Mt 2:11; Lu 8:41.

Kissing the dust. -- Ps 72:9; Isa 49:23.

The Jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen -- Mt 5:47.

The Pharisees condemned for seeking, in public -- Mt 23:7; Mr 12:38.


Salvation

Is of the appointment of God -- 1Th 5:9.

Of Israel, predicted -- Isa 35:4; 45:17; Zec 9:16; Ro 11:26.

Of the Gentiles, predicted -- Isa 45:22; 49:6; 52:10.

Revealed in the gospel -- Eph 1:13; 2Ti 1:10.

Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews -- Ro 11:11.

Brings, with him. -- Isa 62:11; Lu 19:9.

Mighty to effect. -- Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25.

Is not by works -- Ro 11:6; Eph 2:9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Is of the long-suffering of God -- 2Pe 3:15.

Is through faith in Christ -- Mr 16:16; Ac 16:31; Ro 10:9; Eph 2:8; 1Pe 1:5.

Reconciliation to God, a pledge of -- Ro 5:10.

Confession of Christ necessary to -- Ro 10:10.

Final perseverance necessary to -- Mt 10:22.

From generation to generation. -- Isa 51:8.

Searched into and exhibited by the prophets -- 1Pe 1:10.

The gospel is the power of God to -- Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18.

Preaching the word is the appointed means of -- 1Co 1:21.

The Scriptures are able to make wise to -- 2Ti 3:15; Jas 1:21.

From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling -- Php 2:12.

Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ. -- Php 1:28,29.

Kept by the power of God to. -- 1Pe 1:5.

Receive, as the end of their faith. -- 1Pe 1:9.

Welcome the tidings of. -- Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15.

Pray to be visited with. -- Ps 85:7; 106:4; 119:41.

Pray for a joyful sense of. -- Ps 51:12.

Godly sorrow works repentance to -- 2Co 7:10.

All the earth shall see -- Isa 52:10; Lu 3:6.

Should exhort to. -- Eze 3:18,19; Ac 2:40.

Should labour to lead others to. -- Ro 11:14.

Should be clothed in. -- 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16.

Should use self-denial to lead others to. -- 1Co 9:22.

Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain. -- 2Ti 2:10.

Are a sweet savour of Christ to God, in those who obtain. -- 2Co 2:15.

The heavenly host ascribe, to God -- Re 7:10; 19:1.

No escape for those who neglect -- Heb 2:3.

Is far off from the wicked -- Ps 119:155; Isa 59:11.


Samaria, Ancient

The territory of Ephraim and Manasseh properly so called -- Jos 17:17,18; Isa 28:1.

The whole kingdom of Israel sometimes called -- Eze 16:46,51; Ho 8:5,6.

Built by Omri king of Israel. -- 1Ki 16:23,24.

Called after Shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built. -- 1Ki 16:24.

Called the mountain of Samaria. -- Am 4:1; 6:1.

Kings of Israel sometime took their titles from. -- 1Ki 21:1; 2Ki 1:3.

The residence of the kings of Israel. -- 1Ki 16:29; 2Ki 1:2; 3:1,6.

The burial place of the kings of Israel. -- 1Ki 16:28; 22:37; 2Ki 13:13.

Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms. -- 2Ki 10:2.

The pool of Samaria near to. -- 1Ki 22:38.

The prophet Elisha dwelt in. -- 2Ki 2:25; 5:3; 6:32.

Deliverance of, predicted. -- 1Ki 20:13,14.

Deliverance of, effected. -- 1Ki 20:15-21.

Besieged again by Benhadad. -- 2Ki 6:24.

Suffered severely from famine. -- 2Ki 6:25-29.

Elisha predicted plenty in. -- 2Ki 7:1,2.

Delivered by miraculous means. -- 2Ki 7:6,7.

Remarkable plenty in, as foretold by Elisha. -- 2Ki 7:16-20.

Besieged and taken by Shalmaneser. -- 2Ki 17:5,6; 18:9,10.

A mountainous country -- Jer 31:5; Am 3:9.

Corrupt and wicked. -- Eze 16:46,47; Ho 7:1; Am 3:9,10.

Idolatrous. -- Eze 23:5; Am 8:14; Mic 1:7.

Predictions respecting its destruction -- Isa 8:4; 9:11,12; Ho 13:16; Am 3:11,12; Mic 1:6.

Inhabitants of, carried captive to Assyria -- 2Ki 17:6,23; 18:11.


Samaria, Modern

Situated between Judea and Galilee -- Lu 17:11; Joh 4:3,4.

Christ at first forbade his disciples to visit -- Mt 10:5.

Christ after his resurrection commanded the gospel to be preached in -- Ac 1:8.

Their true descent. -- 2Ki 17:24; Ezr 4:9,10.

Boasted descent from Jacob. -- Joh 4:12.

Their religion mixed with idolatry. -- 2Ki 17:41; Joh 4:22.

Worshipped on Mount Gerizim. -- Joh 4:20.

Opposed the Jews after their return from captivity. -- Ne 4:1-18.

More humane and grateful than the Jews. -- Lu 10:33-36; 17:16-18.

Had no intercourse or dealings with the Jews. -- Lu 9:52,53; Joh 4:9.

Ready to hear and embrace the gospel. -- Joh 4:39-42; Ac 8:6-8.

The persecuted Christians fled to -- Ac 8:1.

The gospel first preached in, by Philip -- Ac 8:5.


Sanctification

Is separation to the service of God -- Ps 4:3; 2Co 6:17.

Through the atonement of Christ -- Heb 10:10; 13:12.

Through the word of God -- Joh 17:17,19; Eph 5:26.

Saints elected to salvation through -- 2Th 2:13; 1Pe 1:2.

All saints are in a state of -- Ac 20:32; 26:18; 1Co 6:11.

The Church made glorious by -- Eph 5:26,27.

Offering up of saints acceptable through -- Ro 15:16.

Saints fitted for the service of God by -- 2Ti 2:21.

God wills all saints to have -- 1Th 4:3.

Set apart to God's service by. -- Jer 1:5.

Should pray that their people may enjoy complete. -- 1Th 5:23.

Should exhort their people to walk in. -- 1Th 4:1,3.

None can inherit the kingdom of God without -- 1Co 6:9-11.


Scape Goat, The

Part of the sin offering on the day of atonement -- Le 16:5,7.

The high priest transferred the sins of Israel to, by confessing them with both hands upon its head -- Le 16:21.

Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person -- Le 16:21,22.


Sciences

History and Chronology -- 1Ki 22:39; 2Ki 1:18; 1Ch 9:1; 29:29.


Scorning and Mocking

The sufferings of Christ by, predicted -- Ps 22:6-8; Isa 53:3; Lu 18:32.

Being children of God. -- Ge 21:9; Ga 4:29.

Their faithfulness in declaring the word of God. -- Jer 20:7,8.

The second coming of Christ. -- 2Pe 3:3,4.

God's threatening. -- Isa 5:19; Jer 17:15.

The resurrection of the dead. -- Ac 17:32.

Drunkards addicted to -- Ps 69:12; Ho 7:5.

Are avoided by saints. -- Ps 1:1; Jer 15:17.

Love not those who reprove. -- Pr 15:12.

Characteristic of the latter days -- 2Pe 3:3; Jude 1:18.


Scorpion, The

Armed with a sharp sting in its tail -- Re 9:10.

Sting of, venomous and caused torment -- Re 9:5.

Abounded in the great desert -- De 8:15.

Ministers of Antichrist. -- Re 9:3,5,10.

Christ gave his disciples power over -- Lu 10:19.


Scribes

Wore an inkhorn at their girdles -- Eze 9:2,3.

Generally men of great wisdom -- 1Ch 27:32.

Secretaries to prophets. -- Jer 36:5,26.

Notaries in courts of justice. -- Jer 32:11,12.

Writers of public documents. -- 1Ch 24:6.

Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host. -- 2Ki 25:19; 2Ch 26:11; Jer 52:25.

Were doctors of the law. -- Mr 12:28; Mt 22:35.

Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence. -- Mr 12:38,39.

Regarded as interpreters of Scripture. -- Mt 2:4; 17:10; Mr 12:35.

Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ. -- Mt 7:29; Mr 1:22.

Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy. -- Mt 23:15.

Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching. -- Mt 21:15; Mr 2:6,7,16; 3:22.

Active in procuring our Lord's death. -- Mt 26:3; Lu 23:10.

Persecuted the Christians. -- Ac 4:5; 18:21; 6:12.

Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel -- Mt 13:52.


Scriptures, The

Given by inspiration of God -- 2Ti 3:16.

Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit -- Ac 1:16; Heb 3:7; 2Pe 1:21.

Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them -- Mt 4:4; Mr 12:10; Joh 7:42.

Contain the promises of the gospel -- Ro 1:2.

Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of God -- De 4:5,14; Ex 24:3,4.

Record divine prophecies -- 2Pe 1:19-21.

Are an unerring guide -- Pr 6:23; 2Pe 1:19.

Are able to make wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus -- 2Ti 3:15.

Are profitable both for doctrine and practice -- 2Ti 3:16,17.

Intended for the use of all men -- Ro 16:26.

Nothing to be taken from, or added to -- De 4:2; 12:32.

One portion of, to be compared with another -- 1Co 2:13.

Cleansing the heart. -- Joh 15:3; Eph 5:26.

Keeping from destructive paths. -- Ps 17:4.

Rejoicing the heart. -- Ps 19:8; 119:111.

Work effectually in them that believe -- 1Th 2:13.

The letter of, without the spirit, killeth -- Joh 6:63; 2Co 3:6.

Ignorance of, a source of error -- Mt 22:29; Ac 13:27.

Christ enables us to understand -- Lu 24:45.

The Holy Spirit enable us to understand -- Joh 16:13; 1Co 2:10-14.

No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation -- 2Pe 1:20.

Everything should be tried by -- Isa 8:20; Ac 17:11.

Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God. -- 1Th 2:13.

Taught to children. -- De 6:7; 11:19; 2Ti 3:15.

Not only heard, but obeyed. -- Mt 7:24; Lu 11:28; Jas 1:22.

Used against our spiritual enemies. -- Mt 4:4,7,10; Eph 6:11,17.

Mere hearers of, deceive themselves -- Jas 1:22.

Stand in awe of. -- Ps 119:161; Isa 66:2.

Plead the promises of, in prayer. -- Ps 119:25,28,41,76,169.

They who search, are truly noble -- Ac 17:11.

Blessedness of hearing and obeying -- Lu 11:28; Jas 1:25.

Let them dwell richly in you -- Col 3:16.

Make, of none effect through their traditions. -- Mr 7:9-13.

Frequently wrest, to their own destruction. -- 2Pe 3:16.

Denunciations against those who add to, or take from -- Re 22:18,19.

Destruction of, punished -- Jer 36:29-31.


Sea, The

The gathering together of the waters originally called -- Ge 1:10.

Great rivers often called -- Isa 11:15; Jer 51:36.

Lakes often called -- De 3:17; Mt 8:24,27,32.

Made the birds and fished out of. -- Ge 1:20-22.

Set bounds to, by a perpetual decree. -- Job 26:10; 38:8,10,11; Pr 8:27,29.

Dries up, by his rebuke. -- Isa 50:2; Na 1:4.

Of immense extent -- Job 11:9; Ps 104:25.

Rivers supplied by exhalations from -- Ec 1:7.

Replenished by rivers -- Ec 1:7; Eze 47:8.

Darkness the swaddling band of -- Job 38:9.

Inhabited by innumerable creatures great and small -- Ps 104:25,26.

The wonders of God seen in -- Ps 107:24.

The Adriatic or sea of Adria. -- Ac 27:27.

Mediterranean or great sea. -- Nu 34:6; De 11:24; 34:2; Zec 14:8.

Sea of Joppa or sea of the Philistines. -- Ezr 3:7; Ex 23:21.

Sea of Galilee. -- Mt 4:18; 8:32; Joh 6:1.

Raised by the wind -- Ps 107:25,26; Jon 1:4.

Caused to foam by Leviathan -- Job 41:31,32.

The shore of, covered with sand -- Ge 22:17; 1Ki 4:29; Job 6:3; Ps 78:27.

Passed over in ships -- Ps 104:26; 107:23.

Sailing on, dangerous -- Ac 27:9,20; 2Co 11:26.

Often built cities on the borders of. -- Ge 49:13; Eze 27:3; Na 3:8.

Shall give up its dead at the last day -- Re 20:13.

The renewed earth shall be without -- Re 21:1.

Of heavy afflictions. -- Isa 43:2; La 2:13.

(Roaring,) of hostile armies. -- Isa 5:30; Jer 6:23.

(Waves of,) of righteousness. -- Isa 48:18.

(Waves of,) of devastating armies. -- Eze 26:3,4.

(Waves of,) of the unsteady. -- Jas 1:6.

(Covered with waters,) of the diffusion of spiritual knowledge over the earth in the latter days. -- Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.

(Smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven. -- Re 4:6; 15:2.


Sealing of the Holy Spirit

Is to the day of redemption -- Eph 4:30.

Judgment suspended until all saints receive -- Re 7:3.


Seals

Precious stones set in gold used as -- Ex 28:11.

Inscriptions upon, alluded to -- 2Ti 2:19.

Generally worn as rings or bracelets -- Jer 22:24.

Used for security. -- Da 6:17; Mt 27:66.

Attached to all royal decrees. -- 1Ki 21:8; Es 3:12; 8:8.

Attached to covenants. -- Ne 9:38; 10:1.

Attached to lease and transfers of property. -- Jer 32:9-12,44.

Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to. -- Joh 6:27.

Were given by kings as a badge of authority. -- Ge 41:41,42.

What is dear or valued. -- Song 8:6; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23.

Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit. -- 2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13; 4:30.


Second Coming of Christ, The

Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. -- Ac 3:19.

Times of restitution of all things. -- Ac 3:21; Ro 8:21.

Revelation of Jesus Christ. -- 1Pe 1:13.

Glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour. -- Tit 2:13.

Day of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- 1Co 1:8.

In the glory of his Father. -- Mt 16:27.

With power and great glory. -- Mt 24:30.

With a shout and the voice of the Archangel. -- 1Th 4:16.

Accompanied by Angels. -- Mt 16:27; 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2Th 1:7.

With his saints. -- 1Th 3:13; Jude 1:14.

As a thief in the night. -- 1Th 5:2; 2Pe 3:10; Re 16:15.

The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at -- 2Pe 3:10,12.

They who shall have died in Christ shall rise first at -- 1Th 4:16.

The saints alive at, shall be caught up to meet him -- 1Th 4:17.

Is not to make atonement -- Heb 9:28; Ro 6:9,10; Heb 10:14.

Complete the salvation of saints. -- Heb 9:28; 1Pe 1:5.

Be glorified in his saints. -- 2Th 1:10.

Be admired in them that believe. -- 2Th 1:10.

Bring to light the hidden things of darkness. -- 1Co 4:5.

Should be always considered as at hand -- Ro 13:12; Php 4:5; 1Pe 4:7.

Blessedness of being prepared for -- Mt 24:46; Lu 12:37,38.

Should be ready for. -- Mt 24:44; Lu 12:40.

Should be patient to. -- 2Th 3:5; Jas 5:7,8.

Shall be preserved to -- Php 1:6; 2Ti 4:18; 1Pe 1:5; Jude 1:24.

Shall not be ashamed at -- 1Jo 2:28; 4:17.

Shall be blameless at -- 1Co 1:8; 1Th 3:13; 5:23; Jude 1:24.

Shall be like him at -- Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Shall appear with him in glory at -- Col 3:4.

Shall receive a crown of glory at -- 2Ti 4:8; 1Pe 5:4.

Faith of, shall be found to praise at -- 1Pe 1:7.

Shall be surprised by. -- Mt 24:37-39; 1Th 5:3; 2Pe 3:10.

The man of sin to be destroyed at -- 2Th 2:8.


Seed

Every herb, tree and grass yields its own -- Ge 1:11,12,29.

Each kind of, has its own body -- 1Co 15:38.

Necessary to its productiveness. -- Joh 12:24; 1Co 15:36.

Required constant diligence. -- Ec 11:4,6.

Often attended with great waste. -- Mt 13:4,5,7.

Often attended with danger. -- Ps 126:5,6.

Yearly return of time of sowing, secured by covenant -- Ge 8:21,22.

The ground carefully ploughed, and prepared for -- Isa 28:24,25.

Often sown beside rivers -- Ec 11:1; Isa 32:20.

Often trodden into the ground, by the feet of oxen -- Isa 32:20.

Required to be watered by the rain -- Isa 55:10.

In Egypt required to be artificially watered -- De 11:10.

Yielded an abundant increase in Canaan -- Ge 26:12; Mt 13:23.

Different kinds of, not to be sown in the same field. -- Le 19:19; De 22:9.

If dry, exempted from uncleanness though touched by an unclean thing. -- Le 11:37.

If wet, rendered unclean by contact with an unclean thing. -- Le 11:38.

The tithe of, to be given to God. -- Le 27:30.

Not to be sown during the sabbatical year. -- Le 25:4,20.

Not to be sown in year of jubilee. -- Le 25:11.

Difference between, and the plant which grows from it, noticed -- 1Co 15:37,38.

Its rotting in the ground. -- Joe 1:17; Mal 2:3.

Its yielding but little increase. -- Isa 5:10; Hag 1:6.

Its increase being consumed by locusts. -- De 28:38; Joe 1:4.

Its increase being consume by enemies. -- Le 26:16; De 28:33,51.

Its being choked by thorns. -- Jer 12:13; Mt 13:7.

Preaching the gospel. -- Mt 13:3,32; 1Co 9:11.

Scattering or dispersing a people. -- Zec 10:9.

Christian liberality. -- Ec 11:6; 2Co 9:6.

Men's works producing a corresponding recompence. -- Job 4:8; Ho 10:12; Ga 6:7,8.

The death of Christ and its effects. -- Joh 12:24.

The burial of the body. -- 1Co 15:36-38.


Seeking God

Honour which comes from him. -- Joh 5:44.

The city which God has prepared. -- Heb 11:10,16; 13:14.

Afflictions designed to lead to -- Ps 78:33,34; Ho 5:15.

None, by nature, are found to be engaged in -- Ps 14:2; Ro 3:11; Lu 12:23,30.

Engage in, with the whole heart. -- 2Ch 15:12; Ps 119:10.

Are gone out of the way of. -- Ps 14:2,3; Ro 3:11,12.

Prepare not their hearts for. -- 2Ch 12:14.

Sometimes pretend to. -- Ezr 4:2; Isa 58:2.

Punishment of those who neglect -- Zep 1:4-6.


Self-Delusion

A characteristic of the wicked -- Ps 49:18.

Prosperity frequently leads to -- Ps 30:6; Ho 12:8; Lu 12:17-19.

Obstinate sinners often given up to -- Ps 81:11,12; Ho 4:17; 2Th 2:10,11.

We should adhere to established wicked practices. -- Jer 44:17.

We are rich in spiritual things. -- Re 3:17.

We may have peace while in sin. -- De 29:19.

Gifts entitle us to heaven. -- Mt 7:21,22.

Privileges entitle us to heaven. -- Mt 3:9; Lu 13:25,26.

God will not punish our sins. -- Ps 10:11; Jer 5:12.

Christ shall not come to judge. -- 2Pe 3:4.

Our lives shall be prolonged. -- Isa 56:12; Lu 12:19; Jas 4:13.

Frequently preserved in, to the last -- Mt 7:22; 25:11,12; Lu 13:24,25.


Self-Denial

Christ set an example of -- Mt 4:8-10; 8:20; Joh 6:38; Ro 15:3; Php 2:6-8.

A test of devotedness to Christ -- Mt 10:37,38; Lu 9:23,24.

To the triumph of saints. -- 1Co 9:25-27.

Ministers especially called to exercise -- 2Co 6:4,5.

Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts. -- Ro 6:12; Tit 2:12.

Abstaining from fleshly lusts. -- 1Pe 2:11.

No longer living to lusts of men. -- 1Pe 4:2.

Mortifying sinful lusts. -- Mr 9:43; Col 3:5.

Mortifying deeds of the body. -- Ro 8:13.

Not seeking out own profit. -- 1Co 10:24,33; 13:5; Php 2:4.

Preferring the profit of others. -- Ro 14:20,21; 1Co 10:24,33.

Taking up the cross and following Christ. -- Mt 10:38; 16:24.

Being crucified to the world. -- Ga 6:14.

Putting off the old man which is corrupt. -- Eph 4:22; Col 3:9.

Preferring Christ to all earthly relations. -- Mt 8:21,22; Lu 14:26.

Becomes strangers and pilgrims -- Heb 11:13-15; 1Pe 2:11.

Danger of neglecting -- Mt 16:25,26; 1Co 9:27.

Simon, Andrew, James, and John. -- Mr 1:16-20.


Self-Examination

Necessary before the communion -- 1Co 11:28.

With diligent search. -- Ps 77:6; La 3:40.

With prayer for divine searching. -- Ps 26:2; 139:23,24.

With purpose of amendment. -- Ps 119:59; La 3:40.


Selfishness

Contrary to the law of God -- Le 19:18; Mt 22:39; Jas 2:8.

The example of Christ condemns -- Joh 4:34; Ro 15:3; 2Co 8:9.

Seeking our own. -- 1Co 10:33; Php 2:21.

Performing duty for reward. -- Mic 3:11.

Inconsistent with Christian love -- 1Co 13:5.

Inconsistent with communion of saints -- Ro 12:4,5; 1Co 12:12-27.

Especially forbidden to saints -- 1Co 10:24; Php 2:4.

The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid -- 2Co 5:14,15.

Ministers should be devoid of -- 1Co 9:19-23; 10:33.

All men addicted to -- Eph 2:3; Php 2:21.

Saints falsely accused of -- Job 1:9-11.

Characteristic of the last days -- 2Ti 3:1,2.


Self-Righteousness

No better than filthy rags. -- Isa 64:6.

Ineffectual for salvation. -- Job 9:30,31; Mt 5:20; Ro 3:20.

Seek to justify themselves. -- Lu 10:29.

Seek to justify themselves before men. -- Lu 16:15.

Reject the righteousness of God. -- Ro 10:3.

Consider their own way right. -- Pr 21:2.

Proclaim their own goodness. -- Pr 20:6.

Are pure in their own eyes. -- Pr 30:12.


Self-Will and Stubbornness

Refusing to hearken to the messengers of God. -- 1Sa 8:19; Jer 44:16; Zec 7:11.

Refusing to walk in the ways of God. -- Ne 9:17; Ps 78:10; Isa 42:24; Jer 6:16.

Refusing to hearken to parents. -- De 21:18,19.

Refusing to receive correction. -- De 21:18; Jer 5:3; 7:28.

Rebelling against God. -- De 31:27; Ps 78:8.

Walking in the counsels of an evil heart. -- Jer 7:24; 23:17.

Going backward and not forward. -- Jer 7:24.

Warn their people against. -- Heb 3:7-12.

Pray that their people may be forgiven for. -- Ex 34:9; De 9:27.

Characteristic of the wicked -- Pr 7:11; 2Pe 2:10.


Serpents

Characterised as subtle -- Ge 3:1; Mt 10:16.

Doomed to creep on their belly -- Ge 3:14.

Doomed to eat their food mingled with dust -- Ge 3:14; Isa 65:25; Mic 7:17.

Many kinds of poisonous -- De 32:24; Ps 58:4.

Were often enchanted or fascinated -- Ec 10:11.

Man's aversion and hatred to -- Ge 3:15.

Often sent as a punishment -- Nu 21:6; De 32:24; 1Co 10:9.

Moses' rod turned into. -- Ex 4:3; 7:9,15.

Israelites cured by looking at one of brass. -- Nu 21:8,9; Joh 3:14,15.

Power over, given to the disciples. -- Mr 16:18; Lu 10:19.

Of enemies who harass and destroy. -- Isa 14:29; Jer 8:17.

(Sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked. -- Ps 140:3.

(Poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine. -- Pr 23:21,32.


Servants

Persons devoted to the service of another so called -- Ps 119:49; Isa 56:6.

The subjects of a prince or king so called -- Ex 9:20; 11:8.

Persons of low condition so called -- Ec 10:7.

Persons devoted to God so called -- Ps 119:49; Isa 56:6; Ro 1:1.

The term often used to express humility -- Ge 18:3; 33:5; 1Sa 20:7; 1Ki 20:32.

Called hireling. -- Job 7:1; Joh 10:12,13.

Engaged by the year. -- Le 25:53; Isa 16:14.

To be paid without delay at the expiration of their service. -- Le 19:13; De 24:15.

To be esteemed worthy of their hire. -- Lu 10:7.

To partake of the produce of the land in the sabbatical year. -- Le 25:6.

If foreigners not allowed to partake of the passover or holy things. -- Ex 12:45; Le 22:10.

Anxiety of, for the end of their daily toil, alluded to. -- Job 7:2.

Hebrew slaves serving their brethren to be treated as. -- Le 25:39,40.

Hebrew slaves serving strangers to be treated as. -- Le 25:47,53.

Often stood in the market place waiting for employment. -- Mt 20:1-3.

Often will fed and taken care of. -- Lu 15:17.

Often oppressed and their wages kept back. -- Mal 3:5; Jas 5:4.

Captives taken in war often kept as. -- De 20:14; 2Ki 5:2.

Strangers sojourning in Israel might be purchased as. -- Le 25:45.

Persons belonging to other nations might be purchased as. -- Le 25:44.

Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as. -- 2Ki 4:1; Ne 5:4,5; Mt 18:25.

Thieves unable to make restitution were sold as. -- Ex 22:3.

More valuable than hired servants. -- De 15:18.

When Israelites not to be treated with rigour. -- Le 25:39,40,46.

When Israelites to have their liberty after six years service. -- Ex 21:2; De 15:12.

Israelites sold as, refusing their liberty, to have their ears bored to the door. -- Ex 21:5,6; De 15:16,17.

Israelites sold to strangers as, might be redeemed by their nearest of kin. -- Le 25:47-55.

All Israelites sold as, to be free at the jubilee. -- Le 25:10,40,41,54.

Could not when set free demand wives or children procured during servitude. -- Ex 21:3,4.

To be furnished liberally, when their servitude expired. -- De 15:13,14.

When foreigners to be circumcised. -- Ge 17:13,27; Ex 12:44.

To be allowed to rest on the Sabbath. -- Ex 20:10.

To participate in all national rejoicings. -- De 12:18; 16:11,14.

Persons of distinction had many. -- Ge 14:14; Ec 2:7.

Engaged in the most menial offices. -- 1Sa 25:41; Joh 13:4,5.

Maimed of injured by masters to have their freedom. -- Ex 21:26,27.

Masters to be recompensed for injury done to. -- Ex 21:32.

Laws respecting the killing of. -- Ex 21:20,21.

Of others not to be coveted or enticed away. -- Ex 20:17; De 5:21.

Seeking protection not to be delivered up to masters. -- De 23:15.

Custom of branding, alluded to. -- Ga 6:17.

Sometimes rose to rank and station. -- Ec 10:7.

Sometimes intermarried with their master's family. -- 1Ch 2:34,35.

Laws respecting marriage with female. -- Ex 21:7-11.

Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law. -- Ex 21:16; De 24:7; 1Ti 1:10.

Laws respecting, often violated. -- Jer 34:8-16.

Christ condescended to the office of -- Mt 20:28; Lu 22:27; Joh 13:5; Php 2:7.

Are inferior to their masters -- Lu 22:27.

Should follow Christ's example -- 1Pe 2:21.

To revere them the more, when they are believers. -- 1Ti 6:2.

To please them well in all things. -- Tit 2:9.

To prefer their business to their own necessary food. -- Ge 24:33.

To bless God for mercies shown to them. -- Ge 24:27,48.

To be faithful to them. -- Lu 16:10-12; 1Co 4:2; Tit 2:10.

To be profitable to them. -- Lu 19:15,16,18; Phm 1:11.

To be anxious for their welfare. -- 1Sa 25:14-17; 2Ki 5:2,3.

To be earnest in transacting their business. -- Ge 24:54-56.

To be prudent in the management of their affairs. -- Ge 24:34-49.

To be industrious in labouring for them. -- Ne 4:16,23.

To be kind and attentive to their guests. -- Ge 43:23,24.

To be submissive even to the froward. -- Ge 16:6,9; 1Pe 2:18.

Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers. -- Eph 6:6; Col 3:22.

Should be contented in their situation -- 1Co 7:20,21.

Should be compassionate to their fellows -- Mt 18:33.

For conscience towards God. -- 1Pe 2:19.

In the fear of God. -- Eph 6:5; Col 3:22.

As the servants of Christ. -- Eph 6:5,6.

Heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men. -- Eph 6:7; Col 3:23.

As doing the will of God from the heart. -- Eph 6:6.

In singleness of heart. -- Eph 6:5; Col 3:22.

When patient under injury are acceptable to God -- 1Pe 2:19,20.

Are the servants of Christ. -- Col 3:24.

Are brethren beloved in the Lord. -- Phm 1:16.

Are partakers of gospel privileges. -- 1Co 12:13; Ga 3:28; Eph 6:8; Col 3:11.

Deserve the confidence of their masters. -- Ge 24:2,4,10; 39:4.

Bring God's blessing upon their masters. -- Ge 30:27,30; 39:3.

Adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. -- Tit 2:10.

Are mourned over after death. -- Ge 35:8.

Shall be rewarded. -- Eph 6:8; Col 3:24.

The property of masters increased by faithful -- Ge 30:29,30.

Unmerciful to their fellows. -- Mt 18:30.

Will not submit to correction. -- Pr 29:19.

Do not bear to be exalted. -- Pr 30:21,22; Isa 3:5.

Jonathan's armour bearer. -- 1Sa 14:6,7.

Onesimus after his conversion. -- Phm 1:11.

Servants of Abraham and Lot. -- Ge 13:7.

Absalom's servants [Absalom's servants obeyed a bad master; they were bad men rather than bad servants]. -- 2Sa 13:28,29; 14:30.

Servants of the High Priest. -- Mr 14:65.

Onesimus before his conversion. -- Phm 1:11.


Sheep

Being covered with a fleece. -- Job 31:20.

Remarkably prolific. -- Ps 107:41; 144:13; Song 4:2; Eze 36:37.

Bleating of, alluded to -- Jdj 5:16; 1Sa 15:14.

Under man's care from the earliest age -- Ge 4:4.

Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth -- Ge 13:5; 24:25; 26:14.

Males of called rams -- 1Sa 15:22; Jer 51:40.

Young of, called lambs -- Ex 12:3; Isa 11:6.

Flesh of, extensively used as food -- 1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 1:19; 4:23; Ne 5:18; Isa 22:13.

Milk of, used as food -- De 32:14; Isa 7:21,22; 1Co 9:7.

Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor -- Heb 11:37.

Skins of, made into a covering for the tabernacle -- Ex 25:5; 36:10; 39:34.

Wool of, made into clothing -- Job 31:20; Pr 31:13; Eze 34:3.

Offered in sacrifice from the earliest age -- Ge 4:4; 8:20; 15:9,10.

Offered in sacrifice under the law -- Ex 20:24; Le 1:10; 1Ki 8:5,63.

Attended by members of the family. -- Ge 29:9; Ex 2:16; 1Sa 16:11.

Attended by servants. -- 1Sa 17:20; Isa 61:5.

Kept in folds or cotes. -- 1Sa 24:3; 2Sa 7:8; Joh 10:1.

Conducted to the richest pastures. -- Ps 23:2.

Fed on the mountains. -- Ex 3:1; Eze 34:6,13.

Frequently covered the pastures. -- Ps 65:13.

Watered every day. -- Ge 29:8-10; Ex 2:16,17.

Made to rest at noon. -- Ps 23:2; Song 1:7.

Washed and shorn every year -- Song 4:2.

Firstlings of, not to be shorn -- De 15:19.

Firstlings of, not to be redeemed -- Nu 18:17.

Firstlings of, could not be dedicated as a free-will offering -- Le 27:26.

Tithe of, given to the Levites -- 2Ch 31:4-6.

First wool of, given to the priests -- De 18:4.

Time of shearing, a time of rejoicing -- 1Sa 25:2,11,36; 2Sa 13:23.

Given as presents. -- 2Sa 17:29; 1Ch 12:40.

Given as tribute. -- 2Ki 3:4; 2Ch 17:11.

Destroyed by wild beasts. -- Jer 50:17; Mic 5:8; Joh 10:12.

Taken in great numbers in war. -- Jdj 6:4; 1Sa 14:32; 1Ch 5:21; 2Ch 14:15.

False prophets assume the simple appearance -- Mt 7:15.

Of the wicked in their death. -- Ps 49:14.

Of those under God's judgment. -- Ps 44:1.

(In patience and simplicity,) of patience, of Christ. -- Isa 53:7.

(In proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God. -- Ps 119:176; Isa 53:6; Eze 34:16.

(Lost,) of the unregenerate. -- Mt 10:6.

(When found,) of restored sinners. -- Lu 15:5,7.

(Separation from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked. -- Mt 25:32,33.


Shepherds

Usually carried a scrip or bag -- 1Sa 17:40.

Carried a staff or rod -- Le 27:32; Ps 23:4.

Dwelt in tents while tending their flocks -- Song 1:8; Isa 38:12.

Members of the family both male and female acted as -- Ge 29:6; 1Sa 16:11; 17:15.

Had hired keepers under them -- 1Sa 17:20.

The unfaithfulness of hireling, alluded to -- Joh 10:12.

Going before and leading them. -- Ps 77:20; 78:52; 80:1.

Seeking out good pasture for them. -- 1Ch 4:39-41; Ps 23:2.

Numbering them when they return from pasture. -- Jer 33:13.

Tenderness to the ewes in lamb, and to the young. -- Ge 33:13,14; Ps 78:71.

Defending them when attacked by wild beasts. -- 1Sa 17:34-36; Am 3:12.

Searching them out when lost and straying. -- Eze 34:12; Lu 15:4,5.

An abomination to the Egyptians -- Ge 46:34.

Of God as leader of Israel. -- Ps 77:20; 80:1.

Of Christ as the good shepherd. -- Eze 34:23; Zec 13:7; Joh 10:14; Heb 13:20.

Of kings as the leaders of the people. -- Isa 44:28; Jer 6:3; 49:19.

Of ministers of the gospel. -- Jer 23:4.

(Searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost. -- Eze 34:12; Lu 15:2-7.

(Their care and tenderness,) of tenderness of Christ. -- Isa 40:11; Eze 34:13-16.

(Ignorant and foolish,) of bad ministers. -- Isa 56:11; Jer 50:6; Eze 34:2,10; Zec 11:7,8,15-17.


Shewbread

Materials for, provided by the people -- Le 24:8; Ne 10:32,33.

Placed in two rows on the table by the priests -- Ex 25:30; 40:23; Le 24:6.

Had staves of shittim wood covered with gold. -- Ex 25:28.

Had rings of gold in the corners for the staves. -- Ex 25:26,27.

Had dishes, spoons, covers, and bowls of gold. -- Ex 25:29.

Placed in the north side of the tabernacle. -- Ex 40:22; Heb 9:2.

Was changed every Sabbath day -- Le 24:8.

After removal from the table given to the priests -- Le 24:9.

Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases -- 1Sa 21:4-6; Mt 12:4.

Christ as the bread of life. -- Joh 6:48.


Shields

A part of defensive armour -- Ps 115:9; 140:7.

The buckler or target. -- 2Ch 9:15; 1Ch 5:18; Eze 26:8.

Often borne by an armour bearer. -- 1Sa 17:7.

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance -- 2Ch 11:12; 26:14; 32:5.

A disgrace to lose, or throw away -- 2Sa 1:21.

Of the vanquished, often burned -- Eze 39:9.

In times of peace were hung up in towers or armouries -- Eze 27:10; Song 4:4.

Were scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak -- Jdj 5:8.

Many of the Israelites used, with expertness -- 1Ch 12:8,24,34; 2Ch 14:8; 25:5.

Protection of God. -- Ge 15:1; Ps 33:20.

Salvation of God. -- 2Sa 22:36; Ps 18:35.


Ships

Probably originated from the ark made by Noah -- Ge 7:17,18.

Antiquity of, among the Jews -- Ge 49:13; Jdj 5:17.

Generally made of the fir tree -- Eze 27:5.

Sometimes made of bulrushes -- Isa 18:2.

The seams of, were caulked -- Eze 27:9,27.

The forepart or foreship. -- Ac 27:30,41.

The hinder part or stern. -- Ac 27:29,41.

The hold or between the sides. -- Jon 1:5.

Often the property of individuals -- Ac 27:11.

Commanded by a master -- Jon 1:6; Ac 27:11.

Guided in their course by pilots -- Eze 27:8,27-29.

Governed and directed by the helm -- Jas 3:4.

Course of frequently directed by the heavenly bodies -- Ac 27:20.

Worked by mariners or sailors -- Eze 27:9,27; Jon 1:5; Ac 27:30.

Generally impelled by sails -- Ac 27:2-7.

Often impelled by oars -- Jon 1:13; Joh 6:19.

Soundings usually taken for, in dangerous places -- Ac 27:28.

Usually distinguished by signs or figure heads -- Ac 28:11.

Course of, through the midst of the sea, wonderful -- Pr 30:18,19.

Carrying passengers. -- Jon 1:3; Ac 27:2,6; 28:11.

The hinder part of, occupied by the passengers -- Mr 4:38.

When damaged were sometimes undergirded with cables -- Ac 27:17.

(Wrecked,) of departure from the faith. -- 1Ti 1:19.


Shoes

Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron -- De 33:25.

Bound round the feet with latchets or strings -- Joh 1:27; Ac 12:8.

Often made of badgers' skins. -- Eze 16:10.

Probably often adorned with tinkling ornaments. -- Isa 3:18.

Loosing of, for another a degrading office -- Mr 1:17; Joh 1:27.

Bearing, for another a degrading office, only performed by slaves -- Mt 3:11.

Put on, before beginning a journey. -- Ex 12:11.

Never wore, in mourning. -- 2Sa 15:30; Isa 20:2,3; Eze 24:17,23.

Put off, when they entered sacred places. -- Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15.

Worn out by a long journey -- Jos 9:5,13.

Of Israel preserved for forty years, while journeying in the wilderness -- De 29:5.

A man who refused to marry a deceased brother's wife disgraced by pulling off his shoes. -- De 25:9,10.

The right of redemption resigned by a man's giving one of his shoes to the next of kin. -- Ru 4:7,8.

The Apostles prohibited from taking for their journey more, than the pair they had on -- Mt 10:10; Mr 6:9; Lu 10:4.

Of the preparation of the gospel. -- Eph 6:15.

Of the beauty conferred on saints. -- Song 7:1; Lu 15:22.

(Having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter. -- 1Ki 2:5.

(Taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition. -- Isa 47:2; Jer 2:25.

(Thrown over a place,) of subjection. -- Ps 60:8; 108:9.


Sickness

The devil sometimes permitted to inflict -- Job 2:6,7; Lu 9:39; 13:16.

Often brought on by intemperance -- Ho 7:5.

Often sent as a punishment of sin -- Le 26:14-16; 2Ch 21:12-15; 1Co 11:30.

One of God's four sore judgments on a guilty land -- Eze 14:19-21.

Promises to heal. -- Ex 23:25; 2Ki 20:5.

Exhibits his mercy in healing. -- Php 2:27.

Exhibits his power in healing. -- Lu 5:17.

Exhibits his love in healing. -- Isa 38:17.

Often manifests saving grace to sinners during. -- Job 33:19-24; Ps 107:17-21.

Permits saints to be tried by. -- Job 2:5,6.

Hears the prayers of those in. -- Ps 30:2; 107:18-20.

Preserves saints in time of. -- Ps 91:3-7.

Healing of, lawful on the Sabbath -- Lu 13:14-16.

Christ compassionate those in -- Isa 53:4; Mt 8:16,17.

By imposition of hands. -- Mr 6:5; Lu 13:13.

Through the touch of his garment. -- Mt 14:35,36; Mr 5:27-34.

Faith required in those healed of, by Christ -- Mt 9:28,29; Mr 5:34; 10:52.

Often incurable by human means -- De 28:27; 2Ch 21:18.

The Apostles were endued with power to heal -- Mt 10:1; Mr 16:18,20.

One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early Church. -- 1Co 12:9,30; Jas 5:14,15.

Acknowledge that, comes from God. -- Ps 31:1-8; Isa 38:12,15.

Ascribe recovery from, to God. -- Isa 38:20.

Praise God for recovery from. -- Ps 103:1-3; Isa 38:19; Lu 17:15.

Thank God publicly for recovery form. -- Isa 38:20; Ac 3:8.

Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ -- Mt 25:34,36,40.

Pray for those afflicted with -- Ac 28:8; Jas 5:14,15.

God's aid should be sought in -- 2Ch 16:12.

Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ -- Mt 25:43,45.

Illustrative of sin -- Le 13:45,46; Isa 1:5; Jer 8:22; Mt 9:12.


Sidonians, The

Descended from Sidon, son of Canaan -- Ge 10:15; 1Ch 1:13.

Formerly a part of the Phoenician nation -- Mt 15:21,22; Mr 7:24,26.

Dwelt on the sea coast -- Lu 6:17; Ac 27:3.

Zarephath or Sarepta. -- 1Ki 17:9; Lu 4:26.

Engaged in extensive commerce -- Isa 23:2.

Supplied the Jews with timber -- 1Ch 22:4; Ezr 3:7.

Supplied from Judea with provisions -- Ac 12:20; Eze 27:17.

Bordered on the land of Canaan. -- Ge 10:19.

Given by God to Israel. -- Ge 49:13; Jos 13:6.

Allotted to the tribe of Asher. -- Jos 19:24,28.

Israel unable to expel -- Jdj 1:31; 3:3.

Hostile and oppressive to God's people -- Jdj 10:12; Eze 28:22,24; Joe 3:5,6.

Israel followed the idolatry of -- Jdj 10:6; 1Ki 11:33.

Territory of, to be given to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. -- Jer 27:3,6.

Partaking with the other nations of God's judgments. -- Jer 25:22-28; Eze 32:20.

All their helpers to be cut off. -- Jer 47:4.

That God should be glorified in the judgments upon them. -- Eze 28:21-23.

Their spoiling and oppression of the Jews to be fully recompensed. -- Joe 3:4,8.

Many of, attended Christ's ministry -- Mr 3:8.

Having revolted from Herod, were obliged to propitiate him -- Ac 12:20.


Sieges

Encamping against. -- 2Sa 12:28; 2Ch 32:1.

Compassing about with armies. -- 2Ki 6:14; Lu 21:20.

Often lasted for a long time -- 2Ki 17:5.

Great noise and tumult of, alluded to -- Joe 2:5.

Built forts and mounts. -- Eze 4:2; 26:8.

Dug a trench round the city. -- Lu 19:43.

Invested the city on every side. -- Eze 23:24.

Called upon the city to surrender. -- 1Ki 20:2,3; 2Ki 18:18,20.

Employed battering rams against the walls. -- Eze 4:2; 26:9.

Cast arrows and other missiles into the city. -- 2Ki 19:32.

Often suffered much during. -- Eze 29:18.

The Jews forbidden to cut down fruit trees for the purpose of -- De 20:19,20.

Extreme difficulty of taking cities by, alluded to -- Pr 18:19.

Repaired and newly fortified beforehand. -- 2Ch 32:5; Isa 22:9,10; Na 3:14.

Supplied with water beforehand. -- Na 3:14.

The inhabitants of, cut off beforehand supplies of water outside, useful to besiegers. -- 2Ch 32:3,4.

Walls of, defended by the inhabitants. -- 2Sa 11:20,21; 2Ki 18:26; 2Ch 32:18.

Sometimes used ambushes or sorties. -- Jer 51:12.

Often suffered from famine. -- 2Ki 6:26-29; 25:3; Eze 6:12.

Often suffered from pestilence. -- Jer 21:6; 32:24.

Often demanded terms of peace. -- 1Sa 11:1-3.

Frequently taken by ambush. -- Jdj 9:43,44.

Frequently taken by assault. -- Jos 10:35; 2Sa 12:29.

Frequently helped by allies. -- 1Sa 11:11; 23:5.

Inhabitants of, exhorted to be courageous. -- 2Ch 32:6-8.

Inhabitants of, often put to the sword. -- Jos 10:28,30,32,35; Jer 50:30.

Frequently destroyed by fire. -- Jos 8:19.

Sometimes called after the name of the captor. -- 2Sa 12:28.

Cities of Israel in Galilee. -- 2Ki 15:29.


Silver

Veins of, found in the earth -- Job 28:1.

Generally found in an impure state -- Pr 25:4.

Tarshish carried on extensive commerce in -- Jer 10:9; Eze 27:12.

The patriarchs rich in -- Ge 13:2; 24:35.

Used as money from the earliest times -- Ge 23:15,16; 37:28; 1Ki 16:24.

Very abundant in the reign of Solomon -- 1Ki 10:21,22,27; 2Ch 9:20,21,27.

Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle. -- Ex 26:19,25,32; 36:24,26,30,36.

Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle. -- Ex 27:17; 38:19.

Given by the Israelite for making the tabernacle -- Ex 25:3; 35:24.

Given by David and his subjects for making the temple -- 1Ch 28:14; 29:2,6-9.

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

Taken in war purified by fire -- Nu 31:22,23.

Often given as presents -- 1Ki 10:25; 2Ki 5:5,23.

Tribute often paid in -- 2Ch 17:11; Ne 5:15.

Of the Medo-Persian kingdom. -- Da 2:32,39.

Of saints purified by affliction. -- Ps 66:10; Zec 13:9.

(Labour of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge. -- Pr 2:4.

(Reprobate,) of the wicked. -- Jer 6:30.

(Dross of,) of the wicked. -- Isa 1:22; Eze 22:18.

Wisdom to be esteemed more than -- Job 28:15; Pr 3:14; 8:10,19; 16:16.


Simeon, the Tribe Of

Descended from Jacob's second son by Leah -- Ge 29:33.

Formed part of the second division of Israel in their journeys -- Nu 10:18,19.

Encamped under the standard of Reuben south of the tabernacle -- Nu 2:12.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:22,23; 2:13.

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:36-41.

Strength of, on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:14.

Plagued for following the idolatry, of Midian, which accounts for their decrease -- Nu 25:9,14; 26:14; 1:23.

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

Inheritance of, within Judah -- Jos 19:1-8.

Bounds of their inheritance with cities and villages -- Jos 19:2-8; 1Ch 4:28-33.

United with Judah in expelling the Canaanites from their inheritance -- Jdj 1:3,17.

Many of, at the coronation of David -- 1Ch 12:25.

Officer appointed over, by David -- 1Ch 27:16.

Part of, united with Judah under Asa -- 2Ch 15:9.

Josiah purged their land of idols -- 2Ch 34:6.

Part of, destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites, and dwelt in their land -- 1Ch 4:39-43.


Simplicity

Is opposed to fleshly wisdom -- 2Co 1:12.

Are made wise by the word of God. -- Ps 19:7; 119:130.

Made circumspect by instruction. -- Pr 1:4.

Profit by the correction of others. -- Pr 19:25; 21:11.

Beware of being corrupted from that, which is in Christ -- 2Co 11:3.


Sin

Is the transgression of the law -- 1Jo 3:4.

Omission of what we know to be good is -- Jas 4:17.

Whatever is not of faith is -- Ro 14:23.

The thought of foolishness is -- Pr 24:9.

All the imaginations of the unrenewed heart are -- Ge 6:5; 8:21.

Rebellion against God. -- De 9:7; Jos 1:18.

The abominable thing that God hates. -- Pr 15:9; Jer 44:4,11.

Reproaching the Lord. -- Nu 15:30; Ps 74:18.

Often very great. -- Ex 32:20; 1Sa 2:17.

Sometimes open and manifest. -- 1Ti 5:24.

Entered into the world by Adam -- Ge 3:6,7; Ro 5:12.

All men are conceived and born in -- Ge 5:3; Job 15:14; 25:4; Ps 51:5.

Scripture concludes all under -- Ga 3:22.

Christ alone was without -- 2Co 5:21; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1Jo 3:5.

Is provoked to jealousy by. -- 1Ki 14:22.

Alone can forgive. -- Ex 34:7; Da 9:9; Mic 7:18; Mr 2:7.

Is transgressed by every. -- Jas 2:10,11; 1Jo 3:4.

Shows exceeding sinfulness of. -- Ro 7:13.

By its strictness stirs up. -- Ro 7:5,8,11.

No man can cleanse himself from -- Job 9:30,31; Pr 20:9; Jer 2:22.

God has opened a fountain for -- Zec 13:1.

Christ was manifested to take away -- Joh 1:29; 1Jo 3:5.

Christ's blood cleanses from -- 1Jo 1:7.

Profess to have ceased from. -- 1Pe 4:1.

Ashamed of having committed. -- Ro 6:21.

Abhor themselves on account of. -- Job 42:6; Eze 20:43.

Have yet the remains of, in them. -- Ro 7:17,23; Ga 5:17.

The fear of God restrains -- Ex 20:20; Ps 4:4; Pr 16:6.

The word of God keeps from -- Ps 17:4; 119:11.

The Holy Spirit convinces of -- Joh 16:8,9.

If we say that we have no, we make God a liar -- 1Jo 1:10.

Confusion of face belongs to those guilty of -- Da 9:7,8.

Avoided even in appearance. -- 1Th 5:22.

Specially strive against besetting -- Heb 12:1.

Aggravated by neglecting advantages -- Lu 12:47; Joh 15:22.

Guilt of concerning -- Job 31:33; Pr 28:13.

To search for, in our hearts. -- Ps 139:23,24.

Prayer hindered by -- Ps 66:18; Isa 59:2.

Blessings withheld on account of -- Jer 5:25.

Guilty of, in everything they do. -- Pr 21:4; Eze 21:24.

Encouraged in, by prosperity. -- Job 21:7-15; Pr 10:16.

Led by despair to continue in. -- Jer 2:25; 18:12.

Try to conceal, from God. -- Ge 3:8,10; Job 31:33.

Throw the blame of, on God. -- Ge 3:12; Jer 7:10.

Throw the blame of, on others. -- Ge 3:12,13; Ex 32:22-24.

Delight in those who commit. -- Ps 10:3; Ho 7:3; Ro 1:32.

Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake -- Eze 33:9; Da 4:27.

The ground was cursed on account of -- Ge 3:17,18.

Toil and sorrow originated in -- Ge 3:16,17,19; Job 14:1.

When finished brings forth death -- Jas 1:15.

Death, the punishment of -- Ge 2:17; Eze 18:4.


Sincerity

Ministers should be examples of -- Tit 2:7.

Our service to God. -- Jos 24:14; Joh 4:23,24.

Our love to one another. -- Ro 12:9; 1Pe 1:22; 1Jo 3:18.

The preaching of the gospel. -- 2Co 2:17; 1Th 2:3-5.

A characteristic of the doctrines of the gospel -- 1Pe 2:2.

The gospel sometimes preached without -- Php 1:16.

Exhortations to -- Ps 34:13; 1Co 5:8; 1Pe 2:1.

Pray for, on behalf of others -- Php 1:10.


Sin Offering

For sins of ignorance. -- Le 4:2,13,22,27.

At the consecration of priests. -- Ex 29:10,14; Le 8:14.

At the consecration of Levites. -- Nu 8:8.

At the expiration of a Nazarite's vow. -- Nu 6:14.

Was a most holy sacrifice -- Le 6:25,29.

A young bullock for priests. -- Le 4:3; 9:2,8; 16:3,6.

A young bullock or he-goat for the congregation. -- Le 4:14; 16:9; 2Ch 29:23.

A female kid or female lamb for a private person. -- Le 4:28,32.

Sins of the offerer transferred to, by imposition of hands -- Le 4:4,15,24,29; 2Ch 29:23.

Was killed in the same place as the burnt-offering -- Le 4:24; 6:25.

For a priest or for the congregation, brought by the priest into the tabernacle. -- Le 4:5,16.

For a priest or for the congregation, sprinkled seven times before the Lord, outside the vail, by the priest with his finger. -- Le 4:6,17.

For a priest of for the congregation, put upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering by the priest with his finger. -- Le 4:25,30.

In every case poured at the foot of the altar of burnt offering. -- Le 4:7; 18:25,30; 9:9.

Fat of the inside, kidneys, burned on the altar of burnt offering -- Le 4:8-10,19,26,31; 9:10.

When for a priest or the congregation, the skin, carcass, burned without the camp -- Le 4:11,12,21; 6:30; 9:11.

Was eaten by the priests in a holy place, when its blood had not been brought into the tabernacle -- Le 6:26,29,30.

Aaron, &c rebuked for burning and not eating that of the congregation, its blood not having been brought into the tabernacle -- Le 10:16-18; 9:9,15.

Whatever touched the flesh of, was rendered holy -- Le 6:27.

Garments sprinkled with the blood of, to be washed -- Le 6:27.

Laws respecting the vessels used for boiling the flesh of -- Le 6:28.

Was typical of Christ's sacrifice -- 2Co 5:21; Heb 13:11-13.


Sins, National

Pervade all ranks -- Isa 1:5; Jer 5:1-5; 6:13.

Often caused and encouraged by rulers -- 1Ki 12:26-33; 14:16; 2Ch 21:11-13; Pr 29:12.

Often caused by prosperity -- De 32:15; Ne 9:28; Jer 48:11; Eze 16:49; 28:5.

Lead the heathen to blaspheme -- Eze 36:20,23; Ro 2:24.

Saints especially mourn over -- Ps 119:136; Eze 9:4.

Try to turn the people from. -- Jer 23:22.

Pray for forgiveness of. -- Ex 32:31,32; Joe 2:17.

National prayer rejected on account of -- Isa 1:15; 59:2.

National worship rejected on account of -- Isa 1:10-14; Jer 6:19,20; 7:9-14.

Cause the withdrawal of privileges -- La 2:9; Am 8:11; Mt 23:37-39.

Bring down national judgments -- Mt 23:35,36; 27:25.

Denunciations against -- Isa 1:24; 30:1; Jer 5:9; 6:27-30.

Punishment for, averted on repentance -- Jdj 10:15,16; 2Ch 12:6,7; Ps 106:43-46; Jon 3:10.

Sodom and Gomorrah. -- Ge 18:20; 2Pe 2:6.

Kingdom of Israel. -- 2Ki 17:8-12; Ho 4:1,2.

Kingdom of Judah. -- 2Ki 17:19; Isa 1:2-7.


Slander

Forbidden -- Ex 23:1; Eph 4:31; Jas 4:11.

Bearing false witness. -- Ex 20:16; De 5:20; Lu 3:14.

Comes from the evil heart -- Mt 15:19; Lu 6:45.

Often arises from hatred -- Ps 41:7; 109:3.

The wicked addicted to -- Ps 50:20; Jer 6:28; 9:4.

A characteristic of the devil -- Re 12:10.

They who indulge in, are fools -- Pr 10:18.

They who indulge in, not to be trusted -- Jer 9:4.

Minister's wives should avoid -- 1Ti 3:11.

Christ was exposed to -- Ps 35:11; Mt 26:60.

Rulers exposed to -- 2Pe 2:10; Jude 1:8.

Ministers exposed to -- Ro 3:8; 2Co 6:8.

The nearest relations exposed to -- Ps 50:20.

Saints exposed to -- Ps 38:12; 109:2; 1Pe 4:4.

Should keep their tongue from. -- Ps 34:13; 1Pe 3:10.

Should give no occasion for. -- 1Pe 2:12; 3:16.

Characterised as avoiding. -- Ps 15:1,3.

Should be discountenanced with anger -- Pr 25:23.

The tongue of, is a scourge -- Job 5:21.

End of, is mischievous madness -- Ec 10:13.

Men shall give account for -- Mt 12:36; Jas 1:26.

Punishment for -- De 19:16-21; Ps 101:5.

Witnesses against Christ. -- Mt 26:59-61.


Sobriety

The gospel designed to teach -- Tit 2:11,12.

Women should exhibit, in dress -- 1Ti 2:9.

We should estimate our character and talents with -- Ro 12:3.


Spear

First mention of, in Scripture -- Jos 8:18.

The head of iron or brass. -- 1Sa 17:7; 2Sa 21:16.

Probably pointed at both ends -- 2Sa 2:23.

Called the glittering spear -- Job 39:23; Hab 3:11.

Those who used, called spearmen -- Ps 68:30; Ac 23:23.

Frequently used by horse soldiers -- Na 3:3.

Pruning-hooks made into, before war -- Joe 3:10.

Made into pruning-hooks in peace -- Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Acquainted with the making of. -- 1Sa 13:19.

Ill provided with, in the times of Deborah and Saul. -- Jdj 5:8; 1Sa 13:22.

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance -- 2Ch 11:12; 32:5.

Frequently thrown from the hand -- 1Sa 18:11; 19:10.

Often retained in the hand of the person using -- Nu 25:7; 2Sa 2:23.

Stuck in the ground beside the bolster during sleep -- 1Sa 26:7-11.

Illustrative of the bitterness of the wicked -- Ps 57:4.


Stars, The

Infinite in number -- Ge 15:5; Jer 33:2.

Set, in the firmament of heaven. -- Ge 1:17.

Appointed to give light by night. -- Ge 1:16,14; Ps 136:9; Jer 31:35.

Established, for ever. -- Ps 148:3,6; Jer 31:36.

Shine in the firmament of heaven -- Da 12:3.

Appear of different magnitudes -- 1Co 15:41.

Appear after sunset -- Ne 4:21; Job 3:9.

The host of heaven. -- De 17:3; Jer 33:22.

When grouped together called constellations -- 2Ki 23:5; Isa 13:10.

Exhibit the greatness of God's power -- Ps 8:3; Isa 40:26.

One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth -- Mt 2:2,9.

The Israelites forbidden to worship -- De 4:19; 17:2-4.

Punishment for worshipping -- De 17:5-7.

False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of -- Am 5:26; Ac 7:43.

Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians -- Isa 47:13.

Use of, in navigation, alluded to -- Ac 27:20.

Of princes and subordinate governors. -- Da 8:10; Re 8:12.

(Bright and morning star,) of Christ. -- Re 22:16.

(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints. -- Re 2:28.

(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers. -- Da 12:3.

(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments. -- Isa 13:10; Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10; 3:15.

(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security. -- Ob 1:4.

(Wandering,) of false teachers. -- Jude 1:13.


Steadfastness

Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways -- Nu 23:19; Da 6:26; Jas 1:17.

The intercession of Christ. -- Lu 22:31,32.

A characteristic of saints -- Job 17:9; Joh 8:31.

In cleaving to God. -- De 10:20; Ac 11:23.

In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine. -- Ac 2:42.

In holding fast our profession. -- Heb 4:14; 10:23.

In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope. -- Heb 3:6,14.

In keeping the faith. -- Col 2:5; 1Pe 5:9.

In standing fast in the faith. -- 1Co 16:13.

In holding fast what is good. -- 1Th 5:21.

In maintaining Christian liberty. -- Ga 5:1.

In striving for the faith of the gospel. -- Php 1:27; Jude 1:3.

Even under affliction. -- Ps 44:17-19; Ro 8:35-37; 1Th 3:3.

Should pray for, in their people. -- 1Th 3:13; 2Th 2:17.

Encouraged by, in their people. -- 1Th 3:8.

Rejoiced by, in their people. -- Col 2:5.

Principle of -- Illustrated -- Mt 7:24,25; Joh 15:4; Col 2:7.

Want of -- Illustrated -- Lu 8:6,13; Joh 15:6; 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:12.


Strangers In Israel

All foreigners sojourning in Israel were counted as -- Ex 12:49.

Under the care and protection of God -- De 10:18; Ps 146:9.

Very numerous in Solomon's reign -- 2Ch 2:17.

The remnant of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt. -- Ex 12:38.

The remnant of the nations of the land. -- 1Ki 9:20; 2Ch 8:7.

Persons who sought employment among the Jews. -- 1Ki 7:13; 9:27.

Persons who came into Israel for the sake of religious privileges. -- 1Ki 8:41.

Not to practise idolatrous rites. -- Le 20:2.

Not to eat the passover while uncircumcised. -- Ex 12:43,44.

Not to work on the Sabbath. -- Ex 20:10; 23:12; De 5:14.

Not to be vexed or oppressed. -- Ex 22:21; 23:9; Le 19:33.

Not to be chosen as kings in Israel. -- De 17:15.

To be relieved in distress. -- Le 25:35.

To have justice done to them in all disputes. -- De 1:16; 24:17.

To enjoy the benefit of the cities of refuge. -- Nu 35:15.

To have the gleaning of the harvest. -- Le 19:10; 23:22; De 24:19-22.

To participate in the rejoicings of the people. -- De 14:29; 16:11,14; 26:11.

To have the law read to them. -- De 31:12; Jos 8:32-35.

The Jews might purchase and have them as slaves. -- Le 25:44,45.

The Jews might take usury from. -- De 23:20.

Might purchase Hebrew servants subject to release. -- Le 25:47,48.

Might offer their burnt-offerings on the altar of God. -- Le 17:8; 22:18; Nu 15:14.

Allowed to eat what died of itself. -- De 14:21.

Motives urged on the Jews for being kind to -- Ex 22:21; 23:9.

Admitted to worship in the outer court of the temple -- 1Ki 8:41-43; Re 11:2; Eph 2:14.

Were frequently employed in public works -- 1Ch 22:2; 2Ch 2:18.

The Jews condemned for oppressing -- Ps 94:6; Eze 22:7,29.


Strife

Christ, an example of avoiding -- Isa 42:2; Mt 12:15-19; Lu 9:52-56; 1Pe 2:23.

An evidence of a carnal spirit -- 1Co 3:3.

Curious questions. -- 1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 2:23.

Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it -- Pr 17:14.

Shameful in saints -- 2Co 12:20; Jas 3:14.

Avoid questions that lead to. -- 2Ti 2:14.

Submit to wrong rather than engage in. -- Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39,40; 1Co 6:7.

Seek God's protection from. -- Ps 35:1; Jer 18:19.

Praise God for protection from. -- 2Sa 22:44; Ps 18:43.

Saints kept from tongues of -- Ps 31:20.

Avoid questions that lead to. -- 2Ti 2:23; Tit 3:9.

Appeased by slowness to anger -- Pr 15:18.

It is honourable to cease from -- Pr 20:3.

Hypocrites make religion a pretence for -- Isa 58:4.

Evidences a love of transgression -- Pr 17:19.

Confusion and every evil work. -- Jas 3:16.

Temporal blessing embittered by -- Pr 17:1.

Promoters of, should be expelled -- Pr 22:10.

Strength and violence of -- Illustrated -- Pr 17:14; 18:19.

Danger of joining in -- Illustrated -- Pr 26:17.

Herdmen of Abram and of Lot. -- Ge 13:7.

Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac. -- Ge 26:20.


Summer

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

Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees -- Mt 24:32.

Many kinds of fruit were ripe and used during -- 2Sa 16:1; Jer 40:10; 48:32.

The ancients had houses or apartments suited to -- Jdj 3:20,24; Am 3:15.

The ant provided her winter food during -- Pr 6:8; 30:25.

The wise are diligent during -- Pr 10:5.

Illustrative of seasons of grace -- Jer 8:20.


Sun, The

Appointed to rule the day. -- Ge 1:16; Ps 136:8; Jer 31:35.

Appointed to divide seasons. -- Ge 1:14.

Exercises sovereign power over. -- Job 9:7.

Causes, to rise both on evil and good. -- Mt 5:45.

Causes to know its time of setting. -- Ps 104:19.

Made to praise and glorify God -- Ps 148:3.

The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to -- Jdj 5:31; 2Sa 23:4.

Clearness of its light alluded to -- Song 6:10.

Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber -- Ps 19:5.

Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race -- Ps 19:5.

Diffuses light and heat to all the earth -- Ps 19:6.

Soften and melt some substances. -- Ex 16:21.

Wither and burn up the herbs of the field. -- Mr 4:6; Jas 1:11.

Change the colour of the skin. -- Song 1:6.

Frequently destructive to human life. -- 2Ki 4:18-20; Ps 121:6; Isa 49:10.

Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial -- 2Ki 20:9.

Commenced their day with the rising of. -- Ge 19:23,24,27,28; Jdj 9:33.

Commenced their evening with the setting of. -- Ge 28:11; De 24:13; Mr 1:32.

Expressed the east by rising of. -- Nu 21:11; De 4:41,47; Jos 12:1.

Expressed the west by setting of. -- Jas 1:4.

Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of. -- Ps 50:1; 113:3; Isa 45:6.

Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of. -- 2Ki 23:11.

Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east -- Eze 8:16.

Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon. -- Jos 10:12,13.

Shadow put back on the dial. -- 2Ki 20:11.

Darkened at the crucifixion. -- Lu 23:44,45.

Of the glory of Christ. -- Mt 17:2; Re 1:16; 10:1.

Of supreme rulers. -- Ge 37:9; Isa 13:10.

(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church. -- Song 6:10.

(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints. -- Da 12:3; Mt 13:43.

(Its power,) of the triumph of saints. -- Jdj 5:31.

(Darkened,) of severe calamities. -- Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10,31; Mt 24:29; Re 9:2.

(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction. -- Jer 15:9; Am 8:9.

(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness. -- Isa 60:20.

(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy. -- 2Sa 12:11,12; Jer 8:2.


Swearing Falsely

Saints abstain from -- Jos 9:20; Ps 15:4.

Blessedness of abstaining from -- Ps 24:4,5.

Shall be judged on account of. -- Mal 3:5.

Shall have a curse upon their houses for. -- Zec 5:4.

False witnesses guilty of -- De 19:16,18.


Swearing, Profane

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden -- Ex 20:7; Mt 5:34-36; 23:21,22; Jas 5:12.

Nations visited for -- Jer 23:10; Ho 4:1-3.


Swine

When wild inhabited the woods -- Ps 80:13.

Unclean and not to be eaten -- Le 11:7,8.

Destructive to agriculture. -- Ps 80:13.

Sacrificing of, and abomination -- Isa 66:3.

Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a Jew -- Lu 15:15.

The Gergesenes punished for having -- Mt 8:31,32; Mr 5:11,14.

The ungodly Jews condemned for eating -- Isa 65:4; 66:17.


Sword, The

Carried in a sheath or scabbard -- 1Ch 21:27; Jer 47:6; Eze 21:3-5.

Suspended from the girdle -- 1Sa 17:39; 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18; Ps 45:3.

By heathen nations. -- Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 15:33.

For destruction of enemies. -- Nu 21:24; Jos 6:21.

For punishing criminals. -- 1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2.

Sometimes for self-destruction. -- 1Sa 31:4,5; Ac 16:27.

Hebrews early acquainted with making of -- 1Sa 13:19.

In time of war, plough shares made into -- Joe 3:10.

In time of peace made into plough shares -- Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Sharpened and furbished before going to war -- Ps 7:12; Eze 21:9.

Was brandished over the head -- Eze 32:10.

Was thrust through enemies -- Eze 16:40.

Often threatened as a punishment -- Le 26:25,33; De 32:25.

Often sent as a punishment -- Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:62.

Was one of God's four sore judgments -- Eze 14:21.

Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness -- Nu 19:16.

Of the word of God. -- Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12.

Of the word of Christ. -- Isa 49:2; Re 1:16.

Of the justice of God. -- De 32:41; Zec 13:7.

Of severe and heavy calamities. -- Eze 5:2,17; 14:17; 21:9.

Of the tongue of the wicked. -- Ps 57:4; 64:3; Pr 12:18.

Of persecuting spirit of the wicked. -- Ps 37:14.

(Drawing of,) of war and destruction. -- Le 26:33; Eze 21:3-5.

(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship. -- Jer 47:6.

(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity. -- 2Sa 12:10.


Synagogues

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship -- Ac 13:5,14.

Early notice of their existence -- Ps 74:8.

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets -- 1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23.

Revival of, after the captivity -- Ne 8:1-8.

Reading the word of God. -- Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21.

Expounding the word of God. -- Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21.

Service in, on the Sabbath day -- Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14.

A president or chief ruler. -- Ac 18:8,17.

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books -- Lu 4:17,20.

Had seats fro the congregation -- Ac 13:14.

Chief seats in, reserved for elders -- Mt 23:6.

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation -- Lu 4:16.

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in -- Ac 13:15.

Preached and taught in. -- Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10.

Performed miracles in. -- Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11.

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in -- Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17.

Often used as courts of justice -- Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2.

Given up to, for trial. -- Lu 12:11; 21:12.

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work -- Lu 7:5.

Sometimes several, in the same city -- Ac 6:9; 9:2.


Syria

Originally included Mesopotamia -- Ge 25:20; 28:5; De 26:5; Ac 7:2.

More properly the country around Damascus -- 2Sa 8:6.

Abana and Pharpar rivers of -- 2Ki 5:12.

Governed by kings -- 1Ki 22:31; 2Ki 5:1.

An idolatrous people. -- Jdj 10:6; 2Ki 5:18.

Spoke the Syriack language. -- 2Ki 18:26; Ezr 4:7; Da 2:4.

Israel followed the idolatry of -- Jdj 10:6.

Destroyed the army of, which assisted Hadadezer. -- 2Sa 8:5.

Garrisoned and made tributary. -- 2Sa 8:6.

Dedicated the spoils of. -- 2Sa 8:11,12.

Obtained renown by his victory over. -- 2Sa 8:13.

Sent Joab against the armies of, hired by the Ammonites. -- 2Sa 10:6-14.

Destroyed a second army of. -- 2Sa 10:15-19.

Asa sought aid of, against Israel -- 1Ki 15:18-20.

Elijah anointed Hazael king over, by divine direction -- 1Ki 19:15.

Benhadad king of, besieged Samaria -- 1Ki 20:1-12.

Under Ahab encouraged and assisted by God, overcame. -- 1Ki 20:13-20.

Forewarned of invasion by, at the return of the year. -- 1Ki 20:22-25.

Encouraged and assisted by God overcame a second time. -- 1Ki 20:28-30.

Craftily drawn into a league with. -- 1Ki 20:31-43.

At peace with, for three years. -- 1Ki 22:1.

Under Ahab sought to recover Ramoth-gilead from. -- 1Ki 22:3-29.

Defeated by, and Ahab slain. -- 1Ki 22:30-36.

Harassed by frequent incursions of. -- 2Ki 5:2; 6:23.

Heard the secrets of, from Elisha. -- 2Ki 6:8-12.

God smote with blindness those sent against Elisha by the king of -- 2Ki 6:14,18-20.

Army of, miraculously routed -- 2Ki 7:5,6.

Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by Elisha -- 2Ki 8:7,15.

Joram king of Israel in seeking to recover Ramothgilead from, severely wounded -- 2Ki 8:28,29; 9:15.

Israel delivered into the hands of, for the sins of Jehoahaz -- 2Ki 13:3,7,22.

A saviour raised up for Israel against -- 2Ki 13:5,23-25.

Elisha predicted to Joash his three victories over -- 2Ki 13:14-19.

Joined with Israel against Ahaz and besieged Jerusalem -- 2Ki 16:5; Isa 7:12.

Retook Elath and drove out the Jews -- 2Ki 16:6.

Subdued and its inhabitants taken captive by Assyria -- 2Ki 16:9.

Destruction of Rezin king of. -- Isa 7:8,16.

Terror and dismay in, occasioned by its invasion. -- Jer 49:23,24.

Destruction of its inhabitants. -- Jer 49:26.

Burning of Damascus. -- Jer 49:27; Am 1:4.

Its calamities, the punishments of its sins. -- Am 1:3.

Its inhabitants to be captives. -- Am 1:3.

Its history in connection with the Macedonia empire. -- Da 11:6-45.

Subdued and governed by the Romans -- Lu 2:2.

Gospel preached and many churches founded in -- Ac 15:23,41.


Tabernacle

Moses was commanded to make after a divine pattern -- Ex 25:9; 26:30; Heb 8:5.

Made of the free-will offerings of the people -- Ex 25:1-8; 35:4,5,21-29.

Divine wisdom given to Bezaleel to make -- Ex 31:2-7; 35:30-35; 36:1.

Tabernacle of the Lord. -- Jos 22:19; 1Ki 2:28; 1Ch 16:39.

Tabernacle of testimony or witness. -- Ex 38:21; Nu 1:50; 17:7,8; 2Ch 24:6; Ac 7:44.

Tabernacle of the congregation. -- Ex 27:21; 33:7; 40:26.

House of the Lord. -- Jos 6:24; 1Sa 1:7,24.

Was a moveable tent suited to the unsettled condition of Israel -- 2Sa 7:6,7.

Designed for manifestation of God's presence and for his worship -- Ex 25:8; 29:42,43.

Made of shittim wood. -- Ex 26:15; 36:20.

Ten cubits high by one and a half broad. -- Ex 26:16; 36:21.

Had each two tenons fitted into sockets of silver. -- Ex 26:17,19; 36:22-24.

Twenty on south side. -- Ex 26:18; 36:23.

Twenty on north side. -- Ex 26:20; 36:25.

Six, and two corner boards for west side. -- Ex 26:22-25; 36:27-30.

Supported by bars of shittim wood resting in rings of gold. -- Ex 26:26-29; 36:31-33.

With the bars, covered with gold. -- Ex 26:26-29; 36:34.

The door of, a curtain of blue and purple suspended by gold rings from five pillars of shittim wood -- Ex 26:36,37; 36:37,38.

The first or inner, ten curtains of blue, purple, &c joined with loops and golden taches. -- Ex 26:1-6; 36:8-13.

The second, eleven curtains of goats' hair. -- Ex 26:7-13; 36:14-18.

The third of rams' skins dyed red. -- Ex 26:14; 36:19.

The fourth or outward of badgers' skins. -- Ex 26:14; 36:19.

Divided by a vail of blue, purple, suspended from four pillars of shittim -- Ex 26:31-33; 36:35,36; 40:21.

The most holy place. -- Ex 26:34; Heb 9:3,7.

The table of show-bread, the golden candlestick, and the altar of incense were place in the holy place -- Ex 26:35; 40:22,24,26; Heb 9:2.

The ark and mercy-seat put in the most holy place -- Ex 26:33,34; 40:20,21; Heb 9:4.

One hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide. -- Ex 27:18.

Surrounded by curtains of fine line suspended from pillars in sockets of brass. -- Ex 27:9-15; 38:9-16.

The gate of, a hanging of blue, purple, &c twenty cubits wide, suspended from four pillars, &c. -- Ex 27:16; 38:18.

Contained the brazen altar and laver of brass. -- Ex 40:29,30.

All the pillars of, filleted with silver, &c. -- Ex 27:17; 38:17.

All the vessels of, made of brass. -- Ex 27:19.

First reared, on the first day of the second year after the exodus -- Ex 40:2,17.

By Moses at Mount Sinai. -- Ex 40:18,19; Nu 10:11,12.

Anointed and consecrated with oil -- Ex 40:9; Le 8:10; Nu 7:1.

Sprinkled and purified with blood -- Heb 9:21.

Sanctified by the glory of the Lord -- Ex 29:43; 40:34; Nu 9:15.

The Lord appeared in, over the mercy-seat -- Ex 25:22; Le 16:2; Nu 7:89.

The cloud of glory rested on, by night and day during its abode in the wilderness -- Ex 40:38; Nu 9:15,16.

The journeys of Israel regulated by the cloud on -- Ex 40:36,37.

Performed all services in. -- Nu 3:10; 18:1,2; Heb 9:6.

Appointed over, and had charge of. -- Nu 1:50; 8:24; 18:2-4.

Did the inferior service of. -- Nu 3:6-8.

Pitched their tents around. -- Nu 1:53; 3:23,29,35.

Free-will offerings made at the first rearing of -- Nu 7:1-9.

Free-will offerings made at the dedication of the altar of -- Nu 7:10-87.

All offerings to be made at -- Le 17:4; De 12:5,6,11,13,14.

Punishment for defiling -- Le 15:31; Nu 19:13.

A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established -- 2Sa 7:5-13.

(The vail,) of Christ's body. -- Heb 10:20.

(The vail,) of the obscurity of the Mosaic age. -- Heb 9:8,10; Ro 16:25,26; Re 11:19.


Temple, the First

Built on Mount Moriah on the threshing-floor of Ornan or Araunah -- 1Ch 21:28-30; 22:2; 2Ch 3:1.

Being a man of war not permitted to build. -- 2Sa 7:5-9; 1Ki 5:3; 1Ch 22:8.

Told by the prophet that Solomon should build. -- 2Sa 7:12,13; 1Ch 17:12.

Made preparations for building. -- 1Ch 22:2-5,14-16; 29:2-5.

Charged Solomon to build. -- 1Ch 22:6,7,11.

Prayed that Solomon might have wisdom to build. -- 1Ch 29:19.

Charged his princes to assist in building. -- 1Ch 22:17-19.

Free will offering of the people for the building. -- 1Ch 29:6-9.

Employed all the strangers in preparing for. -- 2Ch 2:2,17,18; 1Ki 5:15.

Applied to Hiram for a skilful workman to superintend, &c the building of. -- 2Ch 2:7,13,14.

Employed thirty thousand Israelites in the work. -- 1Ki 5:13,14.

Contracted with Hiram for wood, stone, and labour. -- 1Ki 5:6-12; 2Ch 2:8-10.

Commenced second day of second month of fourth year of Solomon. -- 1Ki 6:1,37; 2Ch 3:2.

Built without the noise of hammers, axe, or any tool. -- 1Ki 6:7.

The sanctuary or greater house. -- 2Ch 3:5.

The oracle or most holy place. -- 1Ki 6:19.

Surrounded with three stories of chambers communicating with the interior on the right side -- 1Ki 6:5,6,8,10.

Surrounded with spacious courts -- 1Ki 6:36; 2Ch 4:9.

Was three score cubits longs, twenty broad, and thirty high -- 1Ki 6:2; 2Ch 3:3.

Was lighted by narrow windows -- 1Ki 6:4.

Had folding doors of fir wood carved and golden. -- 1Ki 6:34,35.

Had door posts of olive wood carved and gilded. -- 1Ki 6:33; 2Ch 3:7.

Was twenty cubits every way. -- 1Ki 6:16,20.

Two cherubims of gilded olive wood made within. -- 1Ki 6:23-28; 2Ch 3:11-13.

A partition of chains of gold between it and outer house. -- 1Ki 6:21.

The doors and the posts of, of olive wood carved and gilded. -- 1Ki 6:31,32.

Separated from the outer house by a vail. -- 2Ch 3:14.

The floor and walls of, covered with cedar and fir wood -- 1Ki 6:15.

Cedar of, carved with flowers, &c -- 1Ki 6:18.

Ceiled with fir wood and gilt -- 2Ch 3:5.

The whole inside and outside covered with gold -- 1Ki 6:21,22; 2Ch 3:7.

Garnished with precious stones -- 2Ch 3:6.

Twenty cubits long and ten broad. -- 1Ki 6:3.

One hundred and twenty cubits high. -- 2Ch 3:4.

Pillars of, with their chapiters described. -- 1Ki 7:15-22; 2Ch 3:15-17.

Was seven years in building -- 1Ki 6:38.

Was finished in the eighth month of the eleventh year of Solomon -- 1Ki 6:38.

The mountain of the Lord's house. -- Isa 2:2.

Appointed as a house of sacrifice -- 2Ch 7:12.

Appointed as a house of prayer -- Isa 56:7; Mt 21:13.

God promised to dwell in -- 1Ki 6:12,13.

All dedicated things placed in -- 2Ch 5:1.

The ark of God brought into with great solemnity -- 1Ki 8:1-9; 2Ch 5:2-10.

Filled with the cloud of glory -- 1Ki 8:10,11; 2Ch 5:13; 7:2.

Solemnly dedicated to God by Solomon -- 1Ki 8:12-66; 2Ch 6:1-42.

Sacred fire sent down from heaven at its dedication -- 2Ch 7:3.

Was but a temple built with hands -- Ac 7:47,48.

Complete destruction of, predicted -- Jer 26:18; Mic 3:12.

Pillaged by Shishak king of Egypt. -- 2Ki 21:4-7; 2Ch 33:4,5,7.

Repaired by Josiah in the 18th year of his reign. -- 1Ki 14:25,26; 2Ch 12:9.

Repaired by Jehoash at the institution of Jehoiada. -- 2Ki 12:4-14; 2Ch 24:4-13.

Treasures of given by Jehoash to propitiate the Syrians. -- 2Ki 12:17,18.

Defiled and its treasures given by Ahaz to the king of Assyria. -- 2Ki 16:14,18; 2Ch 28:20,21.

Purified and divine worship restored under Hezekiah. -- 2Ch 29:3-35.

Its treasures given by Hezekiah to the Assyrians to procure a treaty. -- 2Ki 18:13-16.

Polluted by the idolatrous worship of Manasseh. -- 2Ki 21:4-7; 2Ch 33:4,5,7.

Repaired by Josiah in the 18th year of his reign. -- 2Ki 22:3-7; 2Ch 34:8-13.

Purified by Josiah. -- 2Ki 23:4-7,11,12.

Pillaged and burned by the Babylonians. -- 2Ki 25:9,13-17; 2Ch 36:18,19.

The spiritual church. -- 1Co 3:16; 2Co 6:16; Eph 2:20-22.


Temple, the Second

Built on the site of the first temple -- Ezr 6:2-12.

His decree for building, predicted. -- Isa 44:28.

Gave a decree for building, in the first year of his reign. -- Ezr 1:1,2; 6:3.

Gave permission to the Jews to go to Jerusalem to build. -- Ezr 1:3.

Furnished means for building. -- Ezr 6:4.

Ordered those who remained in Babylon to contribute to the building of. -- Ezr 1:4.

Gave the vessels of the first temple for. -- Ezr 1:7-11; 6:5.

Divine worship commenced before the foundation was laid -- Ezr 3:1-6.

Materials for building procured from Tyre and Sidon -- Ezr 3:7.

Foundation of, laid the second month of second year after the captivity -- Ezr 3:8.

Solemnities connected with laying the foundation of -- Ezr 3:9-11.

Grief of those who had seen the first temple -- Ezr 3:12; Hag 2:3.

Joy of those who had not seen the first temple -- Ezr 3:13.

Proposed to assist in building. -- Ezr 4:1,2.

Their help refused by the Jews. -- Ezr 4:3.

Weakened the hands of the Jews in building. -- Ezr 4:4,5.

Wrote to Artaxerxes Smerdis to interrupt the building. -- Ezr 4:6-16.

Procured its interruption for fifteen years. -- Ezr 4:24.

The Jews reproved for not building -- Hag 1:1-5.

The Jews punished for not persevering in building -- Hag 1:6,9-11; 2:15,17; Zec 8:10.

The Jews encouraged to proceed in building -- Hag 1:8; 2:19; Zec 8:9.

Resumed by Zerubbabel and Jeshua -- Ezr 5:2.

Its completion by Zerubbabel foretold, to encourage the Jews -- Zec 4:4-10.

Future glory of, predicted -- Hag 2:7-9.

Tatnai the governor wrote to Darius to know if the building had his sanction -- Ezr 5:3-17.

The decree of Cyrus found and confirmed by Darius -- Ezr 6:1,2,6-12.

Finished the third of the twelfth month in the sixth year of Darius -- Ezr 6:15.

Dedication of, celebrated with joy and thankfulness -- Ezr 6:16-18.

Repaired and beautified by Herod, which occupied forty-six years -- Joh 2:20.

The magnificence of its building and ornaments -- Joh 2:20; Mr 13:1; Lu 21:5.

Solomon's porch connected with -- Joh 10:23; Ac 3:11.

Miraculously transported to a pinnacle of. -- Mt 4:5; Lu 4:9.

Purified, and the commencement of his ministry. -- Joh 2:15-17.

Purified, at the close of his ministry. -- Mt 21:12,13.

Predicted its destruction. -- Mt 24:2; Mr 13:2; Lu 21:6.

The vail of, rent at our Lord's death. -- Mt 27:51.

Separation between the outer or Gentile court and that of the Jews alluded to -- Eph 2:13,14.

No Gentile allowed to enter the inner courts of -- Ac 21:27-30.

Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within. -- Lu 1:10; 18:10.

Considered it blasphemy to speak against. -- Mt 26:61; Ac 6:13; 21:28.

Desecrated by selling oxen, &c in. -- Joh 2:14.

Desecration of, foretold -- Da 9:27; 11:31.

Cleansed and rededicated by Judas Maccabaeus after its desecration by Antiochus Epiphanes -- Joh 10:22.

Desecrated by the Romans -- Da 9:27; Mt 24:15.


Temptation

God cannot be the subject of -- Jas 1:13.

The devil is the author of -- 1Ch 21:1; Mt 4:1; Joh 13:2; 1Th 3:5.

Evil associates, the instruments of -- Pr 1:10; 7:6; 16:29.

To distrust of God's providence -- Mt 4:3.

To worshipping the god of this world -- Mt 4:9.

Often strengthened by the perversion of God's word -- Mt 4:6.

Always conformable to the nature of man -- 1Co 10:13.

Often ends in sin and perdition -- 1Ti 6:9; Jas 1:15.

Endured, from the wicked. -- Mt 16:1; 22:18; Lu 10:25.

Resisted by the word of God. -- Mt 4:4,7,10.

Sympathises with those under. -- Heb 4:15.

Is able to help those under. -- Heb 2:18.

Intercedes for his people under. -- Lu 22:31,32; Joh 17:15.

God will not suffer saints to be exposed to, beyond their powers to bear -- 1Co 10:13.

God will make a way for saints to escape out of -- 1Co 10:13.

God enables the saints to bear -- 1Co 10:13.

God knows how to deliver saints out of -- 2Pe 2:9.

Christ keeps faithful saints from the hour of -- Re 3:10.

Saints may be in heaviness through -- 1Pe 1:6.

Pray to be kept from. -- Mt 6:13; 26:41.

Not to occasion, to others. -- Ro 14:13.

Has strength through the weakness of the flesh -- Mt 26:41.

Mere professors fall away in time of -- Lu 8:13.

Blessedness of those who meet and overcome -- Jas 1:2-4,12.


Tents

Tabernacles. -- Nu 24:5; Job 12:6; Heb 11:9.

Fastened by cords to stakes or nails -- Isa 54:2; Jer 10:20; Jdj 4:21.

Israel in the desert. -- Ex 33:8; Nu 24:2.

The people of Israel in all their wars. -- 1Sa 4:3,10; 29:1; 1Ki 16:16.

Shepherds while tending their flocks. -- Song 1:8; Isa 38:12.

All eastern nations. -- Jdj 6:5; 1Sa 17:4; 2Ki 7:7; 1Ch 5:10.

Separate, for females of the family -- Ge 24:67.

In the neighbourhood of wells, &c. -- Ge 13:10,12; 26:17,18; 1Sa 29:1.

Sending persons to seek a convenient place for, alluded to -- De 1:33.

Ease and rapidity of their removal, alluded to -- Isa 38:12.

Of the Jews contrasted with those of the Arabs -- Nu 24:5; Song 1:5.

Custom of sitting and standing at the door of -- Ge 18:1; Jdj 4:20.

(Spread out,) of the heavens. -- Isa 40:22.

(Enlarging of,) of the great extension of the Church. -- Isa 54:2.


Thanksgiving

Christ set an example of -- Mt 11:25; 26:27; Joh 6:11; 11:41.

The heavenly host engaged in -- Re 4:9; 7:11,12; 11:16,17.

Through Christ. -- Ro 1:8; Col 3:17; Heb 13:15.

Upon the completion of great undertakings. -- Ne 12:31,40.

Before taking food. -- Joh 6:11; Ac 27:35.

At the remembrance of God's holiness. -- Ps 30:4; 97:12.

For the goodness and mercy of God. -- Ps 106:1; 107:1; 136:1-3.

For Christ's power and reign. -- Re 11:17.

For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others. -- 1Th 2:13.

For deliverance through Christ from in-dwelling sin. -- Ro 7:23-25.

For victory over death and the grave. -- 1Co 15:57.

For the triumph of the gospel. -- 2Co 2:14.

For the conversion of others. -- Ro 6:17.

For faith exhibited by others. -- Ro 1:8; 2Th 1:3.

For love exhibited by others. -- 2Th 1:3.

For the grace bestowed on others. -- 1Co 1:4; Php 1:3-5; Col 1:3-6.

For the zeal exhibited by others. -- 2Co 8:16.

For the nearness of God's presence. -- Ps 75:1.

For appointment to the ministry. -- 1Ti 1:12.

For willingness to offer our property for God's service. -- 1Ch 29:6-14.

For the supply of our bodily wants. -- Ro 14:6,7; 1Ti 4:3,4.

Should be accompanied by intercession for others -- 1Ti 2:1; 2Ti 1:3; Phm 1:4.

Should always accompany prayer -- Ne 11:17; Php 4:6; Col 4:2.

Should always accompany praise -- Ps 92:1; Heb 13:15.

Ministers appointed to offer, in public -- 1Ch 16:4,7; 23:30; 2Ch 31:2.

Should enter God's gate with. -- Ps 100:4.

Of hypocrites, full of boasting -- Lu 18:11.


Theft

From the poor specially forbidden -- Pr 22:2.

Includes fraud concerning wages -- Le 19:13; Mal 3:5; Jas 5:4.

Commit, under shelter of the night. -- Job 24:14; Ob 1:5.

Consent to show who commit. -- Ps 50:18.

Associate with those who commit. -- Isa 1:23.

May, for a season, prosper in. -- Job 12:6.

Connected with murder -- Jer 7:9; Ho 4:2.

Shame follows the detection of -- Jer 2:26.

Brings a curse on those who commit it -- Ho 4:2,3; Zec 5:3,4; Mal 3:5.

Brings the wrath of God upon those who commit it -- Eze 22:29,31.

Shall be reproved of God. -- Ps 50:18,21.

All earthly treasure exposed to -- Mt 6:19.

Heavenly treasure secure from -- Mt 6:20; Lu 12:33.

Woe denounced against -- Isa 10:2; Na 3:1.

Illustrates the guilt of false teachers -- Jer 23:30; Joh 10:1,8,10.


Theocracy, The, or Immediate Government By God

Lasted from the deliverance out of Egypt until the appointment of kings -- Ex 19:4-6; 1Sa 8:7.

The right of redemption. -- Ex 6:6,7; 2Sa 7:23; Isa 43:3.

Directing the movements of the nation. -- Ex 40:36,37; Nu 9:17-23.

Appointing civil officers. -- Ex 3:10; Nu 27:18,20.

Appointing ecclesiastical officers. -- Ex 28:1; 40:12-15.

Exercise of the prerogative of mercy. -- Nu 14:20; De 9:18-20.

Distribution of conquered lands. -- Jos 13:1-7.

The tabernacle designed as a royal residence for God during -- Ex 25:8; Le 26:11,12.

The emblem of the divine presence appeared over the tabernacle during -- Nu 9:15,16.

Guilt of Israel in rejecting -- 1Sa 2:17.


Threshing

The removing or separating corn, &c form the straw -- 1Ch 21:20.

By instruments with teeth. -- Isa 41:15; Am 1:3.

By the feet of horses and oxen. -- Isa 28:28; Ho 10:11; 2Sa 24:22.

Cattle employed in, not to be muzzled -- De 25:4; 1Co 9:9; 1Ti 5:18.

Continued until the vintage in years of abundance -- Le 26:5.

Called the floor. -- Jdj 6:37; Isa 21:10.

Called the threshing floor. -- Nu 18:27; 2Sa 24:18.

Generally on high ground. -- 1Ch 21:18; 2Ch 3:1.

Sometimes beside the wine-press for concealment. -- Jdj 6:11.

The Jews slept on, during the time of. -- Ru 3:7.

Fulness of, promised as a blessing. -- Joe 2:24.

Followed by a winnowing with a shovel or fan -- Isa 30:24; 41:16; Mt 3:12.

Of the judgments of God. -- Isa 21:10; Jer 51:33; Hab 3:12.

Of the labours of ministers. -- 1Co 9:9,10.

Of the church in her conquests. -- Isa 41:15,16; Mic 4:13.

(Gathering the sheaves for,) of preparing the enemies of the Church for judgments. -- Mic 4:12.

(Dust made by,) of complete destruction. -- 2Ki 13:7; Isa 41:15.

(An instrument for, with teeth,) of the Church overcoming opposition. -- Isa 41:15.


Time

The duration of the world -- Job 22:16; Re 10:6.

The measure of the continuance of anything -- Jdj 18:31.

An appointed season -- Ne 2:6; Ec 3:1,17.

Hours, after the captivity. -- Da 5:5; Joh 11:9.

The heavenly bodies, appointed as a means for computing -- Ge 1:14.

The sun-dial early invented for pointing out -- 2Ki 20:9-11.

Nativity of the patriarchs during the patriarchal age. -- Ge 7:11; 8:13; 17:1.

Accession of kings. -- 1Ki 6:1; 15:1; Isa 36:1; Jer 1:2; Lu 3:1.

Building of the temple. -- 1Ki 9:10; 2Ch 8:1.

Part of a period of, usually counted as the whole -- 1Sa 13:1; Es 4:16; 5:1.

In prophetic language, means a prophetic year, or 360 natural days -- Da 12:7; Re 12:14.

Shortness of man's portion of -- Ps 89:47.

Should be redeemed -- Eph 5:16; Col 4:5.

Should be spent in fear of God -- 1Pe 1:17.

The accepted time. -- Isa 49:8; 2Co 6:2.

The time of visitation. -- Jer 46:21; 50:27.

The time of restitution of all things. -- Ac 3:21.

The time of trouble. -- Ps 27:5; Jer 14:8.

All events of, predetermined by God -- Ac 17:26.

All God's purposes fulfilled in due time -- Mr 1:15; Ga 4:4.


Tithe

Antiquity of the custom of giving to God's ministers -- Ge 14:20; Heb 7:6.

Considered a just return to God for his blessings -- Ge 28:22.

Under the law belonged to God -- Le 27:30.

Of all the produce of the land. -- Le 27:30.

Given by God to the Levites for their services -- Nu 18:21,24; Ne 10:37.

The tenth of, offered by the Levites as an heave offering to God -- Nu 18:26,27.

The tenth of, given by the Levites to the priests as their portion -- Nu 18:26,28; Ne 10:38.

Reasonableness of appointing, for the Levites -- Nu 18:20,23,24; Jos 13:33.

When redeemed to a fifth part of the value added -- Le 27:31.

The Jews reproved for withholding -- Mal 3:8.

The pious governors of Israel caused the payment of -- 2Ch 31:5; Ne 13:11,12.

Rulers appointed over, for distributing -- 2Ch 31:12; Ne 13:13.

The Pharisees scrupulous in paying -- Lu 11:42; 18:12.

Or its value yearly brought to the tabernacle and eaten before the Lord. -- De 12:6,7,17-19; 14:22-27.

To be consumed at home every third year to promote hospitality and charity. -- De 14:28,29; 26:12-15.


Titles and Names of Christ

Angel of the Lord -- Ex 3:2; Jdj 13:15-18.

Author and Finisher or our faith -- Heb 12:2.

Beginning of the creation of God -- Re 3:14.

Captain of the Lord's hosts -- Jos 5:14,15.

Chief Corner-stone -- Eph 2:20; 1Pe 2:6.

First-born of every creature -- Col 1:15.

Head of the Church -- Eph 5:23; Col 1:18.

Lord God of the holy prophets -- Re 22:6.

Prince of the kings of the earth -- Re 1:5.

Shepherd and Bishop of souls -- 1Pe 2:25.


Titles and Names of the Church

Body of Christ -- Eph 1:22,23; Col 1:24.

Congregation of the Lord's poor -- Ps 74:19.

General assembly of the first-born -- Heb 12:23.

Heavenly of Jerusalem -- Ga 4:26; Heb 12:22.

Mountain of the Lord's house -- Isa 2:2.

Pillar and ground of the truth -- 1Ti 3:15.

Sought out, a city not forsaken -- Isa 62:12.


Titles and Names of the Devil

Prince of the power of the air -- Eph 2:2.

Ruler of the darkness of this world -- Eph 6:12.

Spirit that works in the children of disobedience -- Eph 2:2.


Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit

Spirit, The -- Mt 4:1; Joh 3:6; 1Ti 4:1.

Spirit of God -- Ge 1:2; 1Co 2:11; Job 33:4.

Spirit of grace -- Zec 12:10; Heb 10:29.

Spirit of the fear of the Lord -- Isa 11:2.


Titles and Names of Ministers

Messengers of the Lord of hosts -- Mal 2:7.

Ministers of Christ -- Ro 15:16; 1Co 4:1.

Ministers of the gospel -- Eph 3:7; Col 1:23.

Ministers of the New Testament -- 2Co 3:6.

Ministers of righteousness -- 2Co 11:15.

Servants of Jesus Christ -- Php 1:1; Jude 1:1.

Soldiers of Christ -- Php 2:25; 2Ti 2:3.

Stewards of the grace of God -- 1Pe 4:10.

Stewards of the mysteries of God -- 1Co 4:1.


Titles and Names of Saints

Brethren of Christ -- Lu 8:21; Joh 20:17.

Children of the bride-chamber -- Mt 9:15.

Children of light -- Lu 16:8; Eph 5:8; 1Th 5:5.

Children of the resurrection -- Lu 20:36.

Fellow-citizens with the saints -- Eph 2:19.

Members of Christ -- 1Co 6:15; Eph 5:30.

Peculiar people -- De 14:2; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9.

Pillars in the temple of God -- Re 3:12.

Servants of Christ -- 1Co 7:22; Eph 6:6.

Sojourners with God -- Le 25:23; Ps 39:12.


Titles and Names of the Wicked

Children of Belial -- De 13:13; 2Ch 13:7.

Children of the devil -- Ac 13:10; 1Jo 3:10.

Children of disobedience -- Eph 2:2; Col 3:6.

Children in whom is no faith -- De 32:20.

Children that will not hear the law of the Lord -- Isa 30:9.

Children that are corrupters -- Isa 1:4.

Enemies of the cross of Christ -- Php 3:18.

Enemies of all righteousness -- Ac 13:10.

Evil and adulterous generation -- Mt 12:39.

Perverse and crooked generation -- De 32:5; Mt 17:17; Php 2:15.

Stubborn and rebellious generation -- Ps 78:8.


Towers

On the walls of cities. -- 2Ch 14:7; 26:9.

Frequently strong and well fortified -- Jdj 9:51; 2Ch 26:9.

Were used as citadels in time of war -- Jdj 9:51; Eze 27:11.

Watchmen posted on, in times of danger -- 2Ki 9:17; Hab 2:1.

Of Jerusalem remarkable for number, strength, and beauty -- Ps 48:12.

Frequently thrown down in war -- Jdj 8:17; 9:49; Eze 26:4.

Frequently left desolate -- Isa 32:14; Zep 3:6.

God as the protector of his people. -- 2Sa 22:3,51; Ps 18:2; 61:3.

The grace and dignity of the church. -- Song 4:4; 7:4; 8:10.

The proud and haughty. -- Isa 2:15; 30:25.


Travellers

Called way-faring men -- Jdj 19:17; Isa 35:8.

Preparations made by, alluded to -- Eze 12:3,4.

Often collected together and formed caravans -- Ge 37:25; Isa 21:13; Lu 2:44.

Often engaged persons acquainted with the country as guides -- Nu 10:31,32; Job 29:15.

Often supplied them with provision. -- Ge 21:14; 44:1; Jer 40:5.

Sometimes accompanied them a short way. -- 2Sa 19:31; Ac 20:38; 21:5.

Frequently commended them to protection of God. -- Ge 43:13,14; Ac 21:5.

Frequently took leave of them with sorrow. -- Ac 20:37; 21:6.

Often sent them away with music. -- Ge 31:27.

Generally commenced their journey early in the morning -- Jdj 19:5.

Generally rested at noon -- Ge 18:1,3; Joh 4:6.

Generally halted at wells or streams -- Ge 24:11; 32:21,23; Ex 15:27; 1Sa 30:21; Joh 4:6.

Provisions for the way. -- Jos 9:11,12; Jdj 19:19.

Provender for their beasts of burden. -- Ge 42:27; Jdj 19:19.

Skins filled with water, wine, &c. -- Ge 21:14,15; Jos 9:13.

Presents for those who entertained them. -- Ge 43:15; 1Ki 10:2; 2Ki 5:5; Mt 2:11.

Often travelled on foot -- Ge 28:10; 32:10; Ex 12:37; Ac 20:13.

After a long journey, described -- Jos 9:4,5,13.

Rode in chariots. -- 2Ki 5:9; Ac 8:27,28.

Generally attended by running footmen. -- 1Sa 25:27; 1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 4:24; Ec 10:7.

Often preceded by heralds, &c to have the roads prepared. -- Isa 40:3,4; Mr 1:2,3.

Generally performed their journey in great state. -- 1Ki 10:2; 2Ki 5:5,9.

Frequently extorted provisions by the way. -- Jdj 8:5,8; 1Sa 25:4-13.

Before setting out gave employment, &c to their servants. -- Mt 25:14.

Strangers civil to -- Ge 18:2; 24:18,19.

The caravanserai or public inn for noticed -- Ge 42:27; Ex 4:24; Lu 2:7; 10:34.

Were frequently asked whence they came and whither they went -- Jdj 19:17.

Protected by those who entertained them -- Ge 19:6-8; Jdj 19:23.

For security often left the highways -- Jdj 5:6.

Tesserae hospitales or pledges of hospitality, alluded to -- Re 2:17.

Went with great speed. -- Es 8:10; Job 9:25.

Saluted no man by the way. -- 2Ki 4:29; Lu 10:4.

Estimated the length of their journey by the number of days which it occupied -- Ge 31:23; De 1:2; 2Ki 3:9.

The Jews prohibited from taking long journeys on the Sabbath -- Ex 20:10; Ac 1:12.

Ceasing of, threatened as a calamity -- Isa 33:8.


Trees

Originally created by God -- Ge 1:11,12; 2:9.

Bearing fruit. -- Ne 9:25; Ec 2:5; Eze 47:12.

Deciduous or casting the leaves. -- Isa 6:13.

Given as food to the animal creation -- Ge 1:29,30; De 20:19.

Designed to beautify the earth -- Ge 2:9.

The fruit or seeds. -- Le 27:30; Eze 36:30.

Each kind has its own seed for propagating its species -- Ge 1:11,12.

Often propagated by birds who carry the seeds along with them -- Eze 17:3,5.

Each kind of, known by its fruit -- Mt 12:33.

Specially flourished beside the rivers and streams of water -- Eze 47:12.

When cut down often sprouted from their roots again -- Job 14:7.

Were sold with the land on which they grew -- Ge 23:17.

Desolating armies. -- 2Ki 19:23; Isa 10:34.

Afford an agreeable shade in eastern countries during the heat of the day -- Ge 18:4; Job 40:21.

By besieging armies for erecting forts. -- De 20:20; Jer 6:6.

God increases and multiplies the fruit of, for his people -- Le 26:4; Eze 34:27; Joe 2:22.

God often renders, barren as a punishment -- Le 26:20.

Early custom of planting, in consecrated grounds -- Ge 21:33.

Prohibited from planting in consecrated places. -- De 16:21.

Prohibited from cutting down fruit bearing, for sieges. -- De 20:19.

Often pitched their tents under. -- Ge 18:1,4; Jdj 4:5; 1Sa 22:6.

Often buried under. -- Ge 35:8; 1Sa 21:13.

Often executed criminals on. -- De 21:22,23; Jos 10:26; Ga 3:13; Ge 40:19.

Considered trees on which criminals were executed abominable. -- Isa 14:19.

Shittah or shittim. -- Ex 36:20; Isa 41:19.

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

Of the life and conversation of the righteous. -- Pr 11:30; 15:4.

(Green,) of the innocence of Christ. -- Lu 23:31.

(Good and fruitful,) of saints. -- Nu 24:6; Ps 1:3; Isa 61:3; Jer 17:8; Mt 7:17,18.

(Duration of,) of continued prosperity of saints. -- Isa 65:22.

(Casting their leaves yet retaining their substance,) of the elect remnant in the church. -- Isa 6:13.

(Shaking of the leaves off,) of the terror of the wicked. -- Isa 7:2.

(Producing evil fruit,) of the wicked. -- Mt 7:17-19.

(Dry,) of the wicked ripe for judgment. -- Lu 23:31.


Trespass Offering

Esteemed as a sin offering, and frequently so called -- Le 5:6,9.

For concealing knowledge of a crime. -- Le 5:1.

For involuntarily touching unclean things. -- Le 5:2,3.

For sins of ignorance in holy things. -- Le 5:15.

For breach of trust, or fraud. -- Le 6:2-5.

Two turtle doves by those unable to bring a lamb. -- Le 5:7-10.

A meat offering by the very poor. -- Le 5:11-13.

Being for minor offences was lessened for the poor, not so the sin offering -- Le 4:1-5:19.

Generally accompanied by restitution -- Le 5:16; 6:5.

To be slain where the sin offering and burnt offering were slain -- Le 14:13; Eze 40:39.

Sometimes waved alive before the Lord -- Le 14:12,13.

Purification of those with issues. -- Le 15:14,15.

Purification of Nazarites who had broken their vow. -- Nu 6:12.

For connection with a betrothed bondmaid. -- Le 19:20-22.

Was the perquisites of the priest -- Le 14:13; Eze 44:29.

Illustrative of Christ -- Isa 53:10; Eze 46:20.


Tribes of Israel, The

Were twelve in number -- Ge 49:28; Ac 26:12; Jas 1:1.

Descended from Jacob's sons -- Ge 35:22-26.

Manasseh and Ephraim numbered among, instead of Joseph and Levi -- Ge 48:5; Jos 14:3,4.

Predictions respecting each of -- Ge 49:3-27; De 33:6-29.

Under a president or chief. -- Nu 1:4-16.

Divided into families. -- Nu 1:2; 26:5-50; Jos 7:14.

Usually furnished an equal number of men for war. -- Nu 31:4.

Each family of, had a chief or head -- Nu 36:1; 1Ch 4:38.

Total strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Ex 12:37; Nu 1:44-46; 2:32.

Divided into four divisions while in the wilderness -- Nu 10:14-28.

Encamped in their divisions and by their standards round the tabernacles -- Nu 2:2-31.

Canaan to be divided amongst according to their numbers -- Nu 33:54.

Settled on east side of Jordan. -- De 3:12-17; Jos 13:23-32.

Were required to assist in subduing Canaan. -- Nu 32:6-32; De 3:18-20.

Total strength of, on entering the land of Canaan -- Nu 26:51.

Canaan divided amongst nine and a half of, by lot -- Jos 14:1-5.

Situation of, and bounds of the inheritance of each -- Jos 15:1-17:18.

All inheritance to remain in the tribe and family to which allotted -- Nu 36:3-9.

Names of, engraven on the breastplate of the high priest -- Ex 28:21; 39:14.

Divided on mounts Ebal and Gerizim to hear the law -- De 27:12,13.

Remained as one people until the reign of Rehoboam -- 1Ki 12:16-20.


Truth

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of -- Joh 14:17.

The Holy Spirit guides into all -- Joh 16:13.

The word of God is -- Da 10:21; Joh 17:17.

The judgments of God are according to -- Ps 96:13; Ro 2:2.

Walk before God in. -- 1Ki 2:4; 2Ki 20:3.

Speak, to one another. -- Zec 8:16; Eph 4:25.

Write upon the tables of the heart. -- Pr 3:3.

The fruit of the Spirit is in -- Eph 5:9.

Approve themselves by. -- 2Co 4:2; 6:7,8; 7:14.

Magistrates should be men of -- Ex 18:21.

Punished for want of. -- Jer 9:5,9; Ho 4:1.

Is part of Christian armour -- Eph 6:14.

Revealed abundantly to saints -- Jer 33:6.

Abides continually with saints -- 2Jo 1:2.

Should be believed -- 2Th 2:12,13; 1Ti 4:3.

The church is the pillar and ground of -- 1Ti 3:15.


Truth of God, The

Is one of his attributes -- De 32:4; Isa 65:16.

Always goes before his face -- Ps 89:14.

Enduring to all generations. -- Ps 100:5.

United with mercy in redemption -- Ps 85:10.

Fulfilment of promises in Christ. -- 2Co 1:20.

Fulfilment of his covenant. -- Mic 7:20.

Is a shield and buckler to saints -- Ps 9:14.

Pray for its manifestation to ourselves. -- 2Ch 6:17.

Pray for its exhibition to others. -- 2Sa 2:6.


Types of Christ

Ark of the Covenant -- Ex 25:16; Ps 40:8; Isa 42:6.

Atonement, sacrifices offered on the day of -- Le 16:15,16; Heb 9:12,24.

Golden candlestick -- Ex 25:31; Joh 8:12.

Morning and evening sacrifices -- Ex 29:38-41; Joh 1:29,36.

Table and show bread -- Ex 25:23-30; Joh 1:16; 6:48.

Tree of life -- Ge 2:9; Joh 1:4; Re 22:2.

Trespass offering -- Le 6:1-7; Isa 53:10.

Vail of the tabernacle and temple -- Ex 40:21; 2Ch 3:14; Heb 10:20.


Tyre

Insular position of -- Eze 26:17; 27:4,25.

Strongly fortified -- Jos 19:29; 2Sa 24:7; Eze 26:17; Zec 9:3.

Governed by kings -- 1Ki 5:1; Jer 25:22.

Strength and beauty of its ships. -- Eze 27:5-7.

Soldiers of, supplied by Persia, &c -- Eze 27:10,11.

Proud and haughty. -- Isa 23:9; Eze 28:2,17.

Often confederated against the Jews and rejoiced in their calamities -- Ps 83:7; Eze 26:2; Am 1:9.

David and Solomon formed alliances with -- 1Ki 5:1; 2Ch 2:3.

Seamen for Solomon's navy. -- 1Ki 9:27; 2Ch 8:18.

A master-builder for the temple. -- 2Ch 2:7,13.

Stones and timber for building the temple. -- 1Ki 5:6,9; 2Ch 2:8,9,16.

Timber for rebuilding the temple and city. -- Ezr 3:7.

The Jews condemned for purchasing from the people of, on the Sabbath -- Ne 13:16.

Alluded to the depravity of. -- Mt 11:21,22.

Visited the coasts of. -- Mt 15:21; Mr 7:24.

Was followed by many from. -- Mr 3:8; Lu 6:17.

Depended for provision upon Galilee. -- Ac 12:20.

Propitiated the favour of Herod -- Ac 12:20.

Envy against the Jews a cause of its destruction. -- Eze 26:2.

Pride a cause of its destruction. -- Eze 28:2-6.

To be destroyed by the king of Babylon. -- Isa 23:13,14; Jer 27:3,6; Eze 26:7-13.

Inhabitants of, to emigrated to other countries. -- Isa 23:6,12.

To be scraped as the top of a rock, and to be a place for the spreading nets. -- Eze 26:3-5,14.

The king of Babylon to be rewarded with the spoil of Egypt for his service against. -- Eze 29:18-20.

To lie waste and be forgotten for seventy years. -- Isa 23:15.

Its restoration to commercial greatness after seventy years. -- Isa 23:16,17.

Its second destruction by the Macedonians. -- Eze 27:32; 28:7,8,18; Zec 9:2-4.

The ruins of the first city to be employed in making a causeway to effect the destruction of insular Tyre. -- Eze 26:12.

Never to recover its greatness. -- Eze 26:21.

Its inhabitants to be sold as slaves, as a recompence for their selling the Jews. -- Joe 3:4-8.

All nations to be terrified at its destruction. -- Eze 26:15-18; 27:29-36; Zec 9:5.

To participated in the blessings of the gospel. -- Ps 45:12; Isa 23:18.


Unbelief

Defilement inseparable from -- Tit 1:15.

All, by nature, concluded in -- Ro 11:32.

Hardness of heart. -- Mr 16:14; Ac 19:9.

Disinclination to the truth. -- Joh 8:45,46.

The devil blinding the mind. -- 2Co 4:4.

The devil taking away the word out of the heart. -- Lu 8:12.

Impugns the veracity of God -- 1Jo 5:10.

Rejecting the word of God. -- Ps 106:24.

Rejecting the gospel. -- Isa 53:1; Joh 12:38.

Rejecting evidence of miracles. -- Joh 12:37.

Questioning the power of God. -- 2Ki 7:2; Ps 78:19,20.

Not believing the works of God. -- Ps 78:32.

Staggering at the promise of God. -- Ro 4:20.

Rebuked by Christ -- Mt 17:17; Joh 20:27.

Was an impediment to the performance of miracles -- Mt 17:20; Mr 6:5.

Miracles designed to convince those in -- Joh 10:37,38; 1Co 14:22.

Believers should hold no communion with those in -- 2Co 6:14.

Have not the word of God in them. -- Joh 5:38.

Persecute the ministers of God. -- Ro 15:31.

Excite others against saints. -- Ac 14:2.

Have the wrath of God abiding upon. -- Joh 3:36.

Shall not enter rest. -- Heb 3:19; 4:11.

Shall be condemned. -- Mr 16:16; 2Th 2:12.

Shall be cast into the lake of five. -- Re 21:8.

The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful servants -- Lu 12:46.


Unicorn

Generally had a single horn -- Ps 92:10.

Sometimes found with two horns -- De 33:17.

Intractable in disposition. -- Job 39:9,10,12.

The young of, remarkable for agility -- Ps 29:6.

Of God as the strength of Israel. -- Nu 23:22; 24:8.

(Horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of Joseph. -- De 33:17.

(Horns of,) of the strength of powerful enemies. -- Ps 22:21.

(The position of its horns,) of the exaltation of saints. -- Ps 92:10.


Union With Christ

As Head of the Church -- Eph 1:22,23; 4:15,16; Col 1:18.

Christ prayed that all saints might have -- Joh 17:21,23.

Christ being in us. -- Eph 3:17; Col 1:27.

Our being in Christ. -- 2Co 12:2; 1Jo 5:20.

Includes union with the Father -- Joh 17:21; 1Jo 2:24.

His word abiding in us. -- Joh 15:7; 1Jo 2:24; 2Jo 1:9.

The gift of the Holy Spirit is an evidence of -- 1Jo 4:13.

Have, in sufferings. -- Php 3:10; 2Ti 2:12.

Have, in his death. -- Ro 6:3-8; Ga 2:20.

Enjoy, in the Lord's supper. -- 1Co 10:16,17.

Identified with Christ by. -- Mt 25:40,45; Ac 9:4; 8:1.

Exhorted to maintain. -- Joh 15:4; Ac 11:23; Col 2:7.

Necessary to growth in grace -- Eph 4:15,16; Col 2:19.

Necessary to fruitfulness -- Joh 15:4,5.

Righteousness imputed. -- 2Co 5:21; Php 3:9.

Freedom from dominion of sin. -- 1Jo 3:6.

The spirit alive to righteousness. -- Ro 8:10.

They who have, ought to walk as he walked -- 1Jo 2:6.

Punishment of those who have not -- Joh 15:6.

Foundation and building. -- 1Co 3:10,11; Eph 2:20,21; 1Pe 2:4-6.

Body and members. -- 1Co 12:12,27; Eph 5:30.


Unity of God

A ground for obeying him exclusively -- De 4:39,40.

A ground for loving him supremely -- De 6:4,5; Mr 12:29,30.

Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Spirit -- Joh 10:30; 1Jo 5:7; Joh 14:9-11.

His greatness and wonderful works. -- 2Sa 7:22; Ps 86:10.

His works of creation and providence. -- Isa 44:24; 45:5-8.

His being alone possessed of fore-knowledge. -- Isa 46:9-11.

His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty. -- De 32:39.

His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth. -- Ne 9:6; Mt 4:10.

His being the only Saviour. -- Isa 45:21,22.

His being the only source of pardon. -- Mic 7:18; Mr 2:7.

His unparalleled election and care of his people. -- De 4:32-35.

The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life -- Joh 17:3.

All saints acknowledge, in worshipping him -- 2Sa 7:22; 2Ki 19:15; 1Ch 17:20.

All should know and acknowledge -- De 4:35; Ps 83:18.

May be acknowledged without saving faith -- Jas 2:19,20.