Part 6
The devil. — Ge 3:1,4,5; Joh 8:44. Rebecca and Jacob. — Ge 27:9,19. Laban. — Ge 31:7. Joseph's brothers. — Ge 37:31,32. Pharaoh. — Ex 8:29. David. — 1Sa 21:13. Job's friends. — Job 6:15. Doeg. — Ps 52:1,2.
Herod. — Mt 2:8. Pharisees. — Mt 22:16. Chief Priests. — Mr 14:1.
Decision.
Necessary to the service of God — Lu 9:62. Exhortations to — Jos 24:14,15. Exhibited in
Seeking God with the heart. — 2Ch 15:12. Keeping the commandments of God. — Ne 10:29. Being on the Lord's side. — Ex 32:26. Following God fully. — Nu 14:24; 32:12; Jos 14:8. Serving God. — Isa 56:6. Loving God perfectly. — De 6:5. Blessedness of. — Jos 1:7. Opposed to
A divided service. — Mt 6:24. Double-mindedness. — Jas 1:8. Halting between two opinions. — 1Ki 18:21. Turning to the right or left. — De 5:32. Not setting the heart aright. — Ps 78:8,37. Exemplified
Moses. — Ex 32:26. Caleb. — Nu 13:30. Joshua. — Jos 24:15. Ruth. — Ru 1:16. Asa. — 2Ch 15:8. David. — Ps 17:3. Peter. — Joh 6:68. Paul. — Ac 21:13. Abraham. — Heb 11:8.
Dedication.
Consecration of a place of worship — 2Ch 2:4. Solemn confirmation of a covenant — Heb 9:18. Devoting any thing to sacred uses — 1Ch 28:12. Subjects of
Tabernacle. — Nu 7:1-89. Temple of Solomon. — 1Ki 8:1-63; 2Ch 7:5. Second temple. — Ezr 6:16,17.
Persons. — Ex 22:29; 1Sa 1:11. Property. — Le 27:28; Mt 15:5. Spoils of war. — 2Sa 8:11; 1Ch 18:11. Tribute from foreigners. — 2Sa 8:10,11. Walls of cities. — Ne 12:27. Houses when built. — De 20:5; Ps 30:1. By idolaters in setting up idols — Da 3:2,3. Things dedicated to God
Esteemed holy. — Le 27:28; 2Ki 12:18. Placed with the treasures of the Lord's house. — 1Ki 7:51; 2Ch 5:1. Special chambers prepared for. — 2Ch 31:11,12. Levites place over. — 1Ch 26:20,26; 2Ch 31:12. Applied to the repair and maintenance of the temple. — 2Ki 12:4,5; 1Ch 26:27. For support of priests. — Nu 18:14; Eze 44:29. Given to propitiate enemies. — 2Ki 12:17,18. Law respecting the release of. — Le 27:1-34. Of property often perverted — Mr 7:9-13. Illustrated of devotedness to God — Ps 119:38.
Defilement.
Forbidden to the Jews — Le 11:44,45. Things liable to ceremonial
The person. — Le 5:3. Garments. — Le 13:59. Furniture, &c. — Le 15:9,10; Nu 19:14,15. Houses. — Le 14:44. The land. — Le 18:25; De 21:23. The sanctuary. — Le 20:3; Zep 3:4. Ceremonial caused by
Eating unclean things. — Le 11:8; Ac 10:11,14. Eating things that died. — Le 17:15. Touching a dead body or a bone. — Nu 9:6,7; 19:11,16. Touching a grave. — Nu 19:16. Touching a dead beast. — Le 5:2; 11:24-28. Being alone with a dead body. — Nu 19:14. Mourning for the dead. — Le 21:1-3. Having a leprosy. — Le 13:3,11; Nu 5:2,3. Having an issue, &c. — Le 15:2; Nu 5:2. Touching anything defiled by an issue, &c. — Le 15:5-11. Going into a leprous house. — Le 14:46. Sacrificing the red heifer. — Nu 19:7. Burning the red heifer. — Nu 19:8.
Gathering the ashes of the red heifer. — Nu 19:10. Touching an unclean person. — Nu 19:22. Child bearing. — Le 12:2. Causes of, improperly enlarged by tradition — Mr 7:2; Mt 15:20. Moral, caused by
Following the sins of the heathen. — Le 18:24. Seeking after wizards. — Le 19:31. Giving children to Molech. — Le 20:3. Making and serving idols. — Eze 20:17,18; 22:3,4; 23:7. Blood shedding. — Isa 59:3. Moral, punished — Le 18:24,25,28,29. Those under, removed from the camp — Nu 5:3,4; De 23:14. Priests
To decide in all cases of. — Le 10:10; 13:3. Specially required to avoid. — Le 21:1-6,11,12. Not to eat holy things while under. — Le 22:2,4-6. Punished for eating of the holy things while under. — Le 22:3. Cleansed by legal offerings — Nu 19:18,19; Heb 9:13. Neglecting purification from, punished by cutting off — Nu 19:13,20. Ceremonial, abolished under the gospel — Ac 10:15; Ro 14:14; Col 2:20-22. Illustrative
Of sin. — Mt 15:11,18; Jude 1:8. Of unholy doctrines. — 1Co 3:16,17.
Delighting In God.
Commanded — Ps 37:4. Reconciliation leads to — Job 22:21,26. Observing the sabbath leads to — Isa 58:13,14. Saints' experience in
Communion with God. — Song 2:3. The law of God. — Ps 1:1; 119:24,35. The goodness of God. — Ne 9:25. The comforts of God. — Ps 94:19. Hypocrites
Pretend to. — Isa 58:2. In heart despise. — Job 27:10; Jer 6:10. Promises to. — Ps 37:4. Blessedness. — Ps 112:1.
Deluge, The.
Sent as a punishment for the extreme wickedness of man — Ge 6:5-7,11-13,17. Called the
Flood. — Ge 9:28. Waters of Noah. — Isa 54:9. Noah forewarned of — Ge 6:13; Heb 11:7. Long-suffering of God exhibited in deferring — Ge 6:3; 1Pe 3:20. The wicked warned of — 1Pe 3:19,20; 2Pe 2:5. Noah, &c, saved from — Ge 6:18-22; 7:13,14. Date of its commencement — Ge 7:11. Came suddenly and unexpectedly — Mt 24:38,39. Produced by
Forty days' incessant rain. — Ge 7:4,12,17. Opening up of the fountains of the great deep. — Ge 7:11. Increased gradually — Ge 7:17,18. Extreme height of — Ge 7:19,20. Time of its increase and prevailing — Ge 7:24. Causes of its abatement — Ge 8:1,2. Decrease of gradual — Ge 8:3,5. Date of its complete removal — Ge 8:13. Complete destruction of whole earth effected by — Ge 7:23. Entire face of the earth changed by — 2Pe 3:5,6. Traditional notice of — Job 22:15-17. That it shall never again occur
Promised. — Ge 8:21,22. Confirmed by covenant. — Ge 9:9-11. The rainbow a token. — Ge 9:12-17. A pledge of God's faithfulness. — Isa 54:9,10. Illustrative
Of the destruction of sinners. — Ps 32:6; Isa 28:2,18. Of baptism. — 1Pe 3:20,21. (Unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming. — Mt 24:36-39; Lu 17:26,27-30.
Denial of Christ.
In doctrine — Mr 8:38; 2Ti 1:8. In practice — Php 3:18,10; Tit 1:16. A characteristic of false teachers — 2Pe 2:1; Jude 1:4. Is the spirit of Antichrist — 1Jo 2:22,23; 4:3. Christ will deny those guilty of — Mt 10:33; 2Ti 2:12. Leads to destruction — 2Pe 2:1; Jude 1:4,15. Exemplified
Peter. — Mt 26:69-75. The Jews. — Joh 18:40; Ac 3:13,14.
Desert, Journey of Israel Through The.
Date of its commencement — Ex 12:41,42. Their number commencing — Ex 12:37. Their healthy state commencing — Ps 105:37. A mixed multitude accompanied them in — Ex 12:38; Nu 11:4. Commenced in haste — Ex 12:39. Conducted with regularity — Ex 13:18. Under Moses as leader — Ex 3:10-12; Ac 7:36,38. By a circuitous route — Ex 13:17,18. Order of marching during — Nu 10:14-29. Order of encamping during — Nu 2:1-34. Difficulty and danger of — De 8:15. Continued forty years
As a punishment. — Nu 14:33,34. To prove and humble them, &c. — De 8:2. To teach them to live on God's word. — De 8:3. Under God's guidance — Ex 13:21,22; 15:13; Ne 9:12; Ps 78:52; Isa 63:11-14. Under God's protection — Ex 14:19,20; Ps 105:39; Ex 23:20; Ps 78:53. With miraculous provision — Ex 16:35; De 8:3. Their clothing preserved during — De 8:4; 29:5; Ne 9:21. Worship of God celebrated during — Ex 24:5-8; 29:38-42; 40:24-29. Justice administered during — Ex 18:13,26. Circumcision omitted during — Jos 5:5. Caused universal terror and dismay — Ex 15:14-16; Nu 22:3,4. Obstructed, &c by the surrounding nations — Ex 17:8; Nu 20:21. Territory acquired during — De 29:7,8. Marked by constant murmurings and rebellions — Ps 78:40; 95:10; 106:7-39. Constant goodness and mercy of God to them during — Ps 106:10,43-46; 107:6,13. Commenced from Rameses in Egypt — Ex 12:37. To Succoth — Ex 12:37; Nu 33:5. To Etham — Ex 13:20; Nu 33:6. Between baalzephon and pihahiroth — Ex 14:2; Nu 33:7. Overtaken by Pharaoh. — Ex 14:9. Exhorted to look to God. — Ex 14:13,14. The cloud removed to the rear. — Ex 14:19,20. Red Sea divided. — Ex 14:16,21.
Through the Red Sea — Ex 14:22,29. Faith exhibited in passing. — Heb 11:29. Pharaoh and his host destroyed. — Ex 14:23-28; Ps 106:11. Israel's song of praise. — Ex 15:1-21; Ps 106:12.
Through the wilderness of Shur or Etham — Ex 15:22; Nu 33:8.
To Marah — Ex 15:23; Nu 33:8. Murmuring of the people on account of bitter water. — Ex 15:24. Water sweetened. — Ex 15:25.
To Elim — Ex 15:27; Nu 33:9. By the Red Sea — Nu 33:10. Through the wilderness of Sin — Ex 16:1; Nu 33:11. Murmuring for bread. — Ex 16:2,3. Quails given for one night. — Ex 16:8,12,13. Manna sent. — Ex 16:4,8,16-31.
To Dophkah — Nu 33:12. To Alush — Nu 33:13. To Rephidim — Ex 17:1; Nu 33:14. Murmuring for water. — Ex 17:2,3. Water brought from the rock. — Ex 17:5,6. Called Massah and Meribah. — Ex 17:7. Amalek opposes Israel. — Ex 17:8. Amalek overcome. — Ex 17:9-13.
To Mount Sinai — Ex 19:1,2; Nu 33:15. Jethro's visit. — Ex 18:1-6. Judges appointed. — Ex 18:14-26; De 1:9-15. Moral law given. — Ex 19:3; 20:1-26. Covenant made. — Ex 24:3-8. Moral law written on tables. — Ex 31:18. Order for making the tabernacle, &c. — Ex 24:1-27:21. Tribe of Levi taken instead of the first-born. — Nu 3:11-13. Aaron and his sons selected for priesthood. — Ex 28:1-29:46; Nu 3:1-3,10. Levites set apart. — Nu 3:5-9. Golden calf made. — Ex 32:1,4. Tables of testimony broken. — Ex 32:19. People punished for idolatry. — Ex 32:25-29,35. God's glory shown to Moses. — Ex 33:18-23; 34:5-8. The tables of testimony renewed. — Ex 34:1-4,27-29; De 10:1-5. Tabernacle first set up. — Ex 40:1-38. Nadab and Abihu destroyed for offering strange fire. — Le 10:1,2; Nu 3:4. Passover first commemorated. — Nu 9:1-5. Second numbering of the people. — Nu 1:1-46; Ex 38:25,26.
To Kibrothhattaavah — Nu 33:16. Complaining punished by fire. — Nu 11:1-3. Called Taberah. — Nu 11:3. Murmuring of the mixed multitude and of Israel, for flesh. — Nu 11:4-9.
Flesh promised. — Nu 11:10-15,18-23. Seventy elders appointed to assist Moses. — Nu 11:16,17,24-30. Quails sent for a month. — Nu 11:19,20,31,32. Their murmuring punished. — Nu 11:33; Ps 78:30,31. Why called Kibrothhattaavah. — Nu 11:34.
To Hazeroth — Nu 11:35; 33:17. Aaron and Miriam envy Moses. — Nu 12:1,2. Miriam punished by leprosy. — Nu 12:10. Delayed seven day for Miriam. — Nu 12:14,15.
To Kadeshbarnea in wilderness of Rithmah or Paran — De 1:19; Nu 32:8; 12:16; 33:18. The people anxious to have the land of Canaan searched. — De 1:22. Moses commanded to send spies. — Nu 13:1,2. Persons selected as spies. — Nu 13:3-16. Spies sent. — Jos 14:7; Nu 13:17-20. Spies bring back evil report. — Nu 13:26-33. The people terrified and rebel. — Nu 14:1-4. Punishment for rebellion. — Nu 14:26,35; 32:11-13; De 1:35,36,40. Guilty spies slain by plague. — Nu 14:36,37. People smitten by Amalek for going up without the Lord. — Nu 14:40-45; De 1:41-44.
Returned by the way to the Red Sea — Nu 14:25; De 1:40; 2:1. Sabbath breaker stoned. — Nu 15:32-36. Rebellion of Korah. — Nu 16:1-19. Korah, &c punished. — Nu 16:30-35. Plague sent. — Nu 16:41-46. Plague stayed. — Nu 16:47-50. God's choice of Aaron confirmed. — Nu 17:1-13.
To Rimmonparez — Nu 33:19. To Libnah or Laban — Nu 33:20; De 1:1. To Rissah — Nu 33:21. To Kehelathah — Nu 33:22. To Mount Shapher — Nu 33:23. To Haradah — Nu 33:24. To Makheloth — Nu 33:25. To Tahath — Nu 33:26. To Tarah — Nu 33:37. To Mithcah — Nu 33:28. To Hashmonah — Nu 33:29. To Moseroth or Mosera — Nu 33:30. TO BENE-JAAKAN — Nu 33:31. To Horhagidgad or GudGodah — Nu 33:32; De 10:7.
To Jotbathah or land of rivers — Nu 33:33; De 10:7. Several of these stations probably revisited — De 10:6,7; Nu 33:30-32. To Ebronah — Nu 33:34. To Eziongaber — Nu 33:35. To Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin — Nu 20:1; 33:36; Jdj 11:16. Miriam dies and is buried. — Nu 20:1. Second murmuring for water. — Nu 20:2-6. Moses striking the rock instead of speaking to it, disobeys God. — Nu 20:7-11. Moses and Aaron punished. — Nu 20:12. Called Meribah to commemorate the murmuring. — Nu 20:13; 27:14. Orders given respecting Edom. — De 2:3-6. The king of Edom refuses a passage. — Nu 20:14-21; Jdj 11:17.
To Mount Hor — Nu 20:22; 33:37. Aaron dies. — Nu 20:28,29; 33:38,39. Arad conquered. — Nu 21:1-3; 33:40. Called Hormah. — Nu 21:2,3.
To Zalmonah — Nu 33:41. Murmuring of the people. — Nu 21:4,5. Fiery serpents sent. — Nu 21:6. Brazen serpent raised up. — Nu 21:7-9.
To Punon — Nu 33:42. To Oboth — Nu 21:10; 33:43. To Ijeabarim before Moab — Nu 21:11; 33:44. Orders given respecting Moab. — De 2:8,9.
TO ZARED OR DIBON-GAD — Nu 21:12; 33:45. To Almondiblathaim — Nu 33:46. Across the brook Zered — De 2:13. Time occupied in going from Kadeshbarnea to this station. — De 2:14. Order to pass through Ar. — De 2:18. Orders given respecting Ammon. — De 2:19.
Across the arnon — Nu 21:13-15; De 2:24. To beer or the well — Nu 21:16. To Mattanah — Nu 21:18. To Nahaliel — Nu 21:19. To Bamoth — Nu 21:19. To the mountains of Abarim — Nu 21:20; 33:47. The Amorites refuse a passage to Israel. — Nu 21:21-23; De 2:26-30. Sihon conquered. — Nu 21:23-32; De 2:32-36. Og conquered. — Nu 21:33-35; De 3:1-11. Reubenites, &c obtained the land taken from the Amorites. — Nu 32:1-42; De 3:12-17.
Return to the plains of Moab — Nu 22:1; 33:48,49. Balak sends for Balaam. — Nu 22:5,6,15-17. Balaam not permitted to curse Israel. — Nu 22:9-41; 23:1-24:25. Israel seduced to idolatry, &c by advice of Balaam. — Nu 25:1-3; Re 2:14. Israel punished. — Nu 25:5,9. Third numbering. — Nu 26:1-62. All formerly numbered over twenty years old, except Caleb and Joshua, dead. — Nu 26:63-65;
14:29. The law of female inheritance settled. — Nu 27:1-11; 36:1-9. Appointment of Joshua. — Nu 27:15-23. Midianites destroyed and Balaam slain. — Nu 31:1-54; 25:17,18. The law rehearsed. — De 1:3. The law written by Moses. — De 31:9. Moses beholds Canaan. — De 34:1-4. Moses dies and is buried. — De 34:5,6. Joshua ordered to cross Jordan. — Jos 1:2. Two spies sent to Jericho. — Jos 2:1.
Across the river Jordan — Jos 4:10. Illustrative of the pilgrimage of the church — Song 8:5; 1Pe 1:17.
Deserts.
Vast barren plains — Ex 5:3; Joh 6:13. Uninhabited places — Mt 14:15; Mr 6:31. Described as
Uninhabited and lonesome. — Jer 2:6. Uncultivated. — Nu 20:5; Jer 2:2. Desolate. — Eze 6:14. Dry and without water. — Ex 17:1; De 8:15. Trackless. — Isa 43:19. Great and terrible. — De 1:19. Waste and howling. — De 32:10. Infested with wild beasts — Isa 13:21; Mr 1:13. Infested with serpents — De 8:15. Infested with robbers — Jer 3:2; La 4:19. Danger of travelling in — Ex 14:3; 2Co 11:26. Guides required in — Nu 10:31; De 32:10. Phenomena of, alluded to
Mirage or deceptive appearance of water. — Jer 15:18. Simoom or deadly wind. — 2Ki 19:7; Jer 4:11. Tornadoes or whirlwinds. — Isa 21:1.
Clouds of sand and dust. — De 28:24; Jer 4:12,13. Mentioned in scripture
Arabian or great desert. — Ex 23:31. Bethaven. — Jos 18:12. Beersheba. — Ge 21:14; 1Ki 19:3,4. Damascus. — 1Ki 19:15. Edom. — 2Ki 3:8. Engedi. — 1Sa 24:1. Gibeon. — 2Sa 2:24. Judea. — Mt 3:1. Jeruel. — 2Ch 20:16. Kedemoth. — De 2:26. Kadesh. — Ps 29:8. Maon. — 1Sa 23:24,25. Paran. — Ge 21:21; Nu 10:12. Shur. — Ge 16:7. Sin. — Ex 16:1. Sinai. — Ex 19:1,2; Nu 33:16. Ziph. — 1Sa 23:14,15. Zin. — Nu 20:1; 27:14. Of the Red Sea. — Ex 13:18. Near Gaza. — Ac 8:26. Heath often found in — Jer 17:6. Parts of, afforded pasture — Ge 36:24; Ex 3:1. Inhabited by wandering tribes — Ge 21:20,21; Ps 72:9; Jer 25:24. The persecuted fled to — 1Sa 23:14; Heb 11:38. The disaffected fled to — 1Sa 22:2; Ac 21:38. Illustrative of
Barrenness. — Ps 106:9; 107:33,35. Those deprived of blessings. — Ho 2:3. The world. — Song 3:6; 8:5. The Gentiles. — Isa 35:1,6; 41:19. What affords no support. — Jer 2:31. Desolation by armies. — Jer 12:10-13; 50:12.
Despair.
Produced in the wicked by divine judgments — De 28:34,67; Re 9:6; 16:10. Leads to
Continuing in sin. — Jer 2:25; 18:12. Blasphemy. — Isa 8:21; Re 16:10,11. Shall seize upon the wicked at the appearing of Christ — Re 6:16. Saints sometimes tempted to — Job 7:6; La 3:18.
Saints enabled to overcome — 2Co 4:8,9. Trust in God, a preservative against — Ps 42:5,11. Exemplified
Cain. — Ge 4:13,14. Ahithophel. — 2Sa 17:23. Judas. — Mt 27:5.
Devil, The.
Sinned against God — 2Pe 2:4; 1Jo 3:8. Cast out of heaven — Lu 10:18. Cast down to hell — 2Pe 2:4; Jude 1:6. The author of the fall — Ge 3:1,6,14,24. Tempted Christ — Mt 4:3-10. Perverts the Scripture — Mt 4:6; Ps 91:11,12. Opposes God's work — Zec 3:1; 1Th 2:18. Hinders the gospel — Mt 13:19; 2Co 4:4. Works lying wonders — 2Th 2:9; Re 16:14. Assumes the form of an angel of light — 2Co 11:14. The wicked
Are the children of. — Mt 13:38; Ac 13:10; 1Jo 3:10. Turn aside after. — 1Ti 5:15. Do the lusts of. — Joh 8:44. Possessed by. — Lu 22:3; Ac 5:3; Eph 2:2. Blinded by. — 2Co 4:4. Deceived by. — 1Ki 22:21,22; Re 20:7,8. Ensnared by. — 1Ti 3:7; 2Ti 2:26. Troubled by. — 1Sa 16:14. Punished, together with. — Mt 25:41. Saints
Afflicted by, only as God permits. — Job 1:12; 2:4-7. Tempted by. — 1Ch 21:1; 1Th 3:5. Sifted by. — Lu 22:31. Should resist. — Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:9. Should be armed against. — Eph 6:11-16. Should be watchful against. — 2Co 2:11. Overcome. — 1Jo 2:13; Re 12:10,11. Shall finally triumph over. — Ro 16:20. Triumph over, by Christ
Predicted. — Ge 3:15. In resisting his temptations. — Mt 4:11. In casting out the spirits of. — Lu 11:20; 13:32. In empowering his disciples to cast out. — Mt 10:1; Mr 16:17.
In destroying the works of. — 1Jo 3:8. Completed by his death. — Col 2:15; Heb 2:14. Illustrated. — Lu 11:21,22. Character of
Presumptuous. — Job 1:6; Mt 4:5,6. Proud. — 1Ti 3:6. Powerful. — Eph 2:2; 6:12. Wicked. — 1Jo 2:13. Malignant. — Job 1:9; 2:4. Subtle. — Ge 3:1; 2Co 11:3. Deceitful. — 2Co 11:14; Eph 6:11. Fierce and cruel. — Lu 8:29; 9:39,42; 1Pe 5:8. Cowardly. — Jas 4:7. The Apostasy is of — 2Th 2:9; 2Ti 4:1. Shall be condemned at the judgment — Jude 1:6; Re 20:10. Everlasting fire is prepared for — Mt 25:41. Compared to
A fowler. — Ps 91:3. Fowls. — Mt 13:4. A sower of tares. — Mt 13:25,28. A wolf. — Joh 10:12. A roaring lion. — 1Pe 5:8. A serpent. — Re 12:9; 20:2.
Devotedness to God.
A characteristic of saints — Job 23:12. Christ, an example of — Joh 4:34; 17:4. Grounded upon
The mercies of God. — Ro 12:1. The goodness of God. — 1Sa 12:24. The call of God. — 1Th 2:12. The death of Christ. — 2Co 5:15. Our creation. — Ps 86:9. Our preservation. — Isa 46:4. Our redemption. — 1Co 6:19,20. Should be
With our spirit. — 1Co 6:20; 1Pe 4:6. With our bodies. — Ro 12:1; 1Co 6:20. With our members. — Ro 6:12,13; 1Pe 4:2. With our substance. — Ex 22:29; Pr 3:9. Unreserved. — Mt 6:24; Lu 14:33. Abounding. — 1Th 4:1.
Persevering. — Lu 1:74,75; 9:62. In life and death. — Ro 14:8; Php 1:20. Should be exhibited in
Loving God. — De 6:5; Lu 10:27. Serving God. — 1Sa 12:24; Ro 12:11. Walking worthy of God. — 1Th 2:12. Doing all to God's glory. — 1Co 10:31. Bearing the cross. — Mr 8:34. Self-denial. — Mr 8:34. Living to Christ. — 2Co 5:15. Giving up all for Christ. — Mt 19:21,28,29. Want of, condemned. — Re 3:16. Exemplified
Joshua. — Jos 24:15. Peter, Andrew, James, John. — Mt 4:20-22. Joanna, &c. — Lu 8:3. Paul. — Php 1:21. Timothy. — Php 2:19-22. Epaphroditus. — Php 2:30.
Diet of the Jews, The.
In patriarchal age — Ge 18:7,8; 27:4. In Egypt — Ex 16:3; Nu 11:5. In the wilderness — Ex 16:4-12. Of the poor, frugal — Ru 2:14; Pr 15:17. Of the rich, luxurious — Pr 23:1-3; La 4:5; Am 6:4,5; Lu 16:19. Articles used for
Milk. — Ge 49:12; Pr 27:27. Butter. — De 32:14; 2Sa 17:29. Cheese. — 1Sa 17:18; Job 10:10. Bread. — Ge 18:5; 1Sa 17:17. Parched corn. — Ru 2:14; 1Sa 17:17. Flesh. — 2Sa 6:19; Pr 9:2. Fish. — Mt 7:10; Lu 24:42. Herbs. — Pr 15:17; Ro 14:2; Heb 6:7. Fruit. — 2Sa 16:2. Dried fruit. — 1Sa 25:18; 30:12. Honey. — Song 5:1; Isa 7:15. Oil. — De 12:17; Pr 21:17; Eze 16:13. Vinegar. — Nu 6:3; Ru 2:14. Wine. — 2Sa 6:19; Joh 2:3,10. Water. — Ge 21:14; Mt 10:42.
Expressed by bread and water — 1Ki 13:9,16. Generally prepared by females — Ge 27:9; Pr 31:15; Isa 8:13. Was taken
In the morning, sparingly. — Jdj 19:5; Ec 10:16,17. At noon. — Ge 43:16; Joh 4:6,8. In the evening. — Ge 24:11,33; Lu 24:29,30. Often sitting. — Ge 27:19; 43:33. Often reclining. — Am 6:4; Joh 13:23. With the hand. — Mt 26:23; Lu 22:21. Thanks given before — Mr 8:6; Ac 27:35. Purification before — 2Ki 3:11; Mt 15:2. A hymn sung after — Mt 26:30. Men and women did not partake of together — Ge 18:8,9; Es 1:3,9. Articles of, often sent as presents — 1Sa 17:18; 25:18,27; 2Sa 16:1,2.
Diligence.
Christ, an example — Mr 1:35; Lu 2:49. Required by God in
Seeking him. — 1Ch 22:19; Heb 11:6. Obeying him. — De 6:17; 11:13. Hearkening to him. — Isa 55:2. Striving after perfection. — Php 3:13,14. Cultivating Christian graces. — 2Pe 1:5. Keeping the souls. — De 4:9. Keeping the heart. — Pr 4:23. Labours of love. — Heb 6:10-12. Following every good work. — 1Ti 5:10. Guarding against defilement. — Heb 12:15. Seeking to be found spotless. — 2Pe 3:14. Making our call, &c, sure. — 2Pe 1:10. Self-examination. — Ps 77:6. Lawful business. — Pr 27:23; Ec 9:10. Teaching religion. — 2Ti 4:2; Jude 1:3. Instructing children. — De 11:19. Discharging official duties. — De 19:18. Saints should abound in — 2Co 8:7. In the service of God
Should be preserved in. — Ga 6:9. Is not in vain. — 1Co 15:58. Preserves from evil. — Ex 15:26. Leads to assured hope. — Heb 6:11. God rewards — De 11:14; Heb 11:6.
In temporal matters, leads to
Favour. — Pr 11:27. Prosperity. — Pr 10:4; 13:4. Honour. — Pr 12:24; 22:29. Illustrated — Pr 6:6-8. Exemplified
Jacob. — Ge 31:40. Ruth. — Ru 2:17. Hezekiah. — 2Ch 31:21. Nehemiah, &c. — Ne 4:6. Psalmist. — Ps 119:60. Apostles. — Ac 5:42. Apollos. — Ac 18:25. Titus. — 2Co 8:22. Paul. — 1Th 2:9. Onesiphorus. — 2Ti 1:17.
Discipline of the Church.
Ministers authorised to establish — Mt 16:19; 18:18. Consists in
Maintaining sound doctrine. — 1Ti 1:3; Tit 1:13. Ordering its affairs. — 1Co 11:34; Tit 1:5. Rebuking offenders. — 1Ti 5:20; 2Ti 4:2. Removing obstinate offenders. — 1Co 5:3-5,13; 1Ti 1:20. Should be submitted to — Heb 13:17. Is for edification — 2Co 10:8; 13:10. Decency and order, the objects of — 1Co 14:40. Exercise, in a spirit of charity — 1Co 2:6-8. Prohibits women preaching — 1Co 14:34; 1Ti 2:12.
Diseases.
Often sent as punishment — De 28:21; Joh 5:14. Often brought from other countries — De 7:15. Often through Satan — 1Sa 16:14-16; Job 2:7. Regarded as visitations — Job 2:7-10; Ps 38:2,7. Intemperance a cause of — Ho 7:5. Sins of youth a cause of — Job 20:11. Over-excitement a cause of — Da 8:27. Were many and divers — Mt 4:24. Mentioned in scripture
Ague. — Le 26:16. Abscess. — 2Ki 20:7. Atrophy. — Job 16:8; 19:20. Blindness. — Job 29:15; Mt 9:27. Boils and blains. — Ex 9:10. Consumption. — Le 26:16; De 28:22. Demoniacal possession. — Mt 15:22; Mr 5:15. Deafness. — Ps 38:13; Mr 7:32. Debility. — Ps 102:23; Eze 7:17. Dropsy. — Lu 14:2. Dumbness. — Pr 31:8; Mt 9:32. Dysentery. — 2Ch 21:12-19; Ac 28:8. Emerods. — De 28:27; 1Sa 5:6,12. Fever. — De 28:22; Mt 8:14. Impediment speech. — Mr 7:32. Itch. — De 28:27. Inflammation. — De 28:22. Issue of blood. — Mt 9:20. Lameness. — 2Sa 4:4; 2Ch 16:12. Leprosy. — Le 13:2; 2Ki 5:1. Loss of appetite. — Job 33:20; Ps 107:18. Lunacy. — Mt 4:24; 17:15. Melancholy. — 1Sa 16:14. Palsy. — Mt 8:6; 9:2. Plague. — Nu 11:33; 2Sa 24:15,21,25. Scab. — De 28:27. Sunstroke. — 2Ki 4:18-20; Isa 49:10. Ulcers. — Isa 1:6; Lu 16:20. Worms. — Ac 12:23. Children subject to — 2Sa 12:15; 1Ki 17:17. Frequently
Loathsome. — Ps 38:7; 41:8. Painful. — 2Ch 21:15; Job 33:19. Tedious. — De 28:59; Joh 5:5; Lu 13:16. Complicated. — De 28:60,61; Ac 28:8. Incurable. — 2Ch 21:18; Jer 14:19. Physicians undertook the cure of — Jer 8:22; Mt 9:12; Lu 4:23. Medicine used for curing — Pr 17:22; Isa 1:6. Art of curing, defective — Job 13:4; Mr 5:26. God often entreated to cure — 2Sa 12:16; 2Ki 20:1-3; Ps 6:2; Jas 5:14. Not looking to God in, condemned — 2Ch 16:12. Those afflicted with
Anointed. — Mr 6:13; Jas 5:14. Often laid in the streets to receive advice from passers by. — Mr 6:56; Ac 5:15.
Often divinely supported. — Ps 41:3. Often divinely cured. — 2Ki 20:5; Jas 5:15. Illustrative of sin — Isa 1:5.
Disobedience to God.
Provokes his anger — Ps 78:10,40; Isa 3:8. Forfeits his favour — 1Sa 13:14. Forfeits his promised blessings — Jos 5:6; 1Sa 2:30; Jer 18:10. Brings a curse — De 11:28; 28:15. A characteristic of the wicked — Eph 2:2; Tit 1:16; 3:3. The wicked persevere in — Jer 2:21. Heinousness of, illustrated — Jer 35:14. Men prone to excuse — Ge 3:12,13. Shall be punished — Isa 42:24,25; Heb 2:2. Acknowledge the punishment of, to be just — Ne 9:32,33; Da 9:10,11,14. Warnings against — 1Sa 12:15; Jer 12:17. Bitter results of, illustrated — Jer 9:13,15. Exemplified
Adam and Eve. — Ge 3:6,11. Pharaoh. — Ex 5:2. Nadab, &c. — Le 10:1. Moses, &c. — Nu 20:8,11,24. Saul. — 1Sa 28:18. The prophet. — 1Ki 13:20-23. Israel. — 2Ki 18:9-12. Jonah. — Jon 1:2,3.
Divination.
An abominable practice — 1Sa 15:23. All who practised it, abominable — De 18:12. Practised by
Diviners. — De 18:14. Enchanters. — De 18:10; Jer 27:9. Witches. — Ex 22:18; De 18:10. Charmers. — De 18:11. Wizards. — De 18:11; 1Sa 28:3. Consulters of familiar spirits. — De 18:11. Magicians. — Ge 41:8; Da 4:7. Astrologers. — Isa 47:13; Da 4:7. Sorcerers. — Jer 27:9; Ac 13:6,8.
Necromancers. — De 18:11. Soothsayers. — Isa 2:6; Da 2:27. False prophets. — Jer 14:14; Eze 13:3,6. Effected through
Enchantments. — Ex 7:11; Nu 24:1. Sorcery. — Isa 47:12; Ac 8:11. Observing times. — 2Ki 21:6. Observing heavenly bodies. — Isa 37:13. Raising the dead. — 1Sa 28:11,12. Inspecting the inside of beasts. — Eze 21:21. The flight of arrows. — Eze 21:21,22. Cups. — Ge 44:2,5. Rods. — Ho 4:12. Dreams. — Jer 29:8; Zec 10:2. Connected with idolatry. — 2Ch 33:5,6. Books of, numerous and expensive. — Ac 19:19. A lucrative employment. — Nu 22:7; Ac 16:16. Those who practised
Regarded as wise men. — Da 2:12,27. Regarded with awe. — Ac 8:9,11. Consulted in difficulties. — Da 2:2; 4:6,7. Used mysterious words and gestures. — Isa 8:19. A system of fraud — Eze 13:6,7; Jer 29:8. Frustrated by God — Isa 44:25. Could not injure the Lord's people — Nu 23:23. The law
Forbade to the Israelites the practice of. — Le 19:26; De 18:10,11. Forbade seeking to. — Le 19:31; De 18:14. Punished with death those who used. — Ex 22:18; Le 20:27. Punished those who sought to. — Le 20:6. The Jews prone to — 2Ki 17:17; Isa 2:6.
Divisions.
Forbidden in the church — 1Co 1:10. Condemned in the church — 1Co 1:11-13; 11:18. Unbecoming in the church — 1Co 12:24,25. Are contrary to the
Unity of Christ. — 1Co 1:13; 12:13. Desire of Christ. — Joh 17:21-23. Purpose of Christ. — Joh 10:16. Spirit of the church. — 1Co 11:16. Are proof of a carnal spirit — 1Co 3:3.
Avoid those who cause — Ro 16:17. Evil of, illustrated — Mt 12:25.
Divorce.
Law of marriage against — Ge 2:24; Mt 19:6. Permitted
By the Mosaic law. — De 24:1. On account of hardness of heart. — Mt 19:8. Often sought by the Jews — Mic 2:9; Mal 2:14. Sought on slight grounds — Mt 5:31; 19:3. Not allowed to those who falsely accused their wives — De 22:18,19. Women
Could obtain. — Pr 2:17; Mr 10:12. Could marry after. — De 24:2. Responsible for vows after. — Nu 30:9. Married after, could not return to first husband. — De 24:3,4; Jer 3:1. Afflicted by. — Isa 54:4,6. Priests not to marry women after — Le 21:14. Of servants, regulated by law — Ex 21:7,11. Of captives, regulated by law — De 21:13,14. Forced on those who had idolatrous wives — Ezr 10:2-17; Ne 13:23,30. Jews condemned for love of — Mal 2:14-16. Forbidden by Christ except for adultery — Mt 5:32; 19:9. Prohibition of, offended the Jews — Mt 19:10. Illustrative of God's casting off of the Jewish church — Isa 50:1; Jer 3:8.
Doctrines, False.
Destructive to faith — 2Ti 2:18. Hateful to God — Re 2:14,15. Unprofitable and vain — Tit 3:9; Heb 13:9. Should be avoided by
Ministers. — 1Ti 1:4; 6:20. Saints. — Eph 4:14; Col 2:8. All men. — Jer 23:16; 29:8. The wicked love — 2Ti 4:3,4. The wicked given up to believe — 2Th 2:11. Teachers of
Not to be countenanced. — 2Jo 1:10. Should be avoided. — Ro 16:17,18. Bring reproach on religion. — 2Pe 2:2.
Speak perverse things. — Ac 20:30. Attract many. — 2Pe 2:2. Deceive many. — Mt 24:5. Shall abound in the latter days. — 1Ti 4:1. Pervert the gospel of Christ. — Ga 1:6,7. Shall be exposed. — 2Ti 3:9. Teachers of, are described as
Cruel. — Ac 20:29. Deceitful. — 2Co 11:13. Covetous. — Tit 1:11; 2Pe 2:3. Ungodly. — Jdj 1:4,8. Proud and ignorant. — 1Ti 6:3,4. Corrupt and reprobate. — 2Ti 3:8. Try, by Scripture — Isa 8:20; 1Jo 4:1. Curse on those who teach — Ga 1:8,9. Punishment on those who teach — Mic 3:6,7; 2Pe 2:1,3.
Doctrines of the Gospel, The.
Are from God — Joh 7:16; Ac 13:12. Are taught by Scripture — 2Ti 3:16. Are godly — 1Ti 6:3; Tit 1:1. Immorality condemned by — 1Ti 1:9-11. Lead to fellowship with the Father and with the Son — 1Jo 1:3; 2Jo 1:9. Lead to holiness — Ro 6:17-22; Tit 2:12. Bring no reproach on — 1Ti 6:1; Tit 2:5. Ministers should
Be nourished up in. — 1Ti 4:6. Attend to. — 1Ti 4:13,16. Hold, in sincerity. — 2Co 2:17; Tit 2:7. Hold steadfastly. — 2Ti 1:13; Tit 1:9. Continue in. — 1Ti 4:16. Speak things which become. — Tit 2:1. Saints obey, from the heart — Ro 6:17. Saints abide in — Ac 2:42. A faithful walk adorns — Tit 2:10. The obedience of saints leads to surer knowledge of — Joh 7:17. Those who oppose are
Proud. — 1Ti 6:3,4. Ignorant. — 1Ti 6:4. Doting about questions, &c. — 1Ti 6:4. Not to be received. — 2Jo 1:10. To be avoided. — Ro 16:17.
Not endured by the wicked — 2Ti 4:3.
Dog, The.
Despised by the Jews — 2Sa 3:8. Described as
Impatient of injury. — Pr 26:17. Unclean. — Lu 16:21; 2Pe 2:22. Carnivorous. — 1Ki 14:11; 2Ki 9:35,36. Fond of blood. — 1Ki 21:19; 22:38. Dangerous and destructive. — Ps 22:16. Infested cities by night — Ps 59:14,15. Nothing holy to be given to — Mt 7:6; 15:26. Things torn by beasts given to — Ex 22:31. Sacrificing of, an abomination — Isa 66:3. Price of, not to be consecrated — De 23:18. When domesticated
Employed in watching flocks. — Job 30:1. Fed with the crumbs, &c. — Mt 15:27. Manner of, in drinking alluded to — Jdj 7:5. Illustrative
Of Gentiles. — Mt 15:22,26. Of covetous ministers. — Isa 56:11. Of fools. — Pr 26:11. Of apostates. — 2Pe 2:22. Of persecutors. — Ps 22:16,20. Of obstinate sinners. — Mt 7:6; Re 22:15. Of false teachers. — Php 3:2. (Dumb,) of unfaithful ministers. — Isa 56:10. (Dead,) of the mean. — 1Sa 24:14; 2Sa 9:8.
Dove, The.
Clean and used as food — De 14:11. Offered in sacrifice — Ge 15:9; Le 1:14. Impiously sold in the court of the temple — Mt 21:12; Joh 2:16. Characterised by
Simplicity. — Mt 10:16. Comeliness of countenance. — Song 2:14. Softness of eyes. — Song 1:15. Sweetness of voice. — Song 2:14. Richness of plumage. — Ps 68:13.
Mournful tabering of, alluded to — Na 2:7. Dwells in rocks — Song 2:14; Jer 48:28. Frequents streams and rivers — Song 5:12. Sent from the ark by Noah — Ge 8:8,10,12. Why considered the emblem of peace — Ge 8:11. The harbinger of spring — Song 2:12. Illustrative
Of the Holy Spirit. — Mt 3:16; Joh 1:32. Of the meekness of Christ. — Song 5:12. Of the church. — Song 2:14; 5:2. Of mourners. — Isa 38:14; 59:11. Of converts to the church. — Isa 60:8. (In its flight,) of the return of Israel from captivity. — Ho 11:11.
Dragon, The.
Often of a red colour — Re 12:3. Described as
Powerful. — Re 12:4. Poisonous. — De 32:33. Of solitary habits. — Job 30:29. Its mournful voice alluded to — Mic 1:8. Its wailing alluded to — Mic 1:8. Its snuffing up the air alluded to — Jer 14:6. Its swallowing of its prey alluded to — Jer 51:34. Found in
The wilderness. — Mal 1:3. Deserted cities. — Isa 13:22; Jer 9:11. Dry places. — Isa 34:13; 43:20. A species of, in rivers — Ps 74:13; Isa 27:1. Illustrative
Of cruel and persecuting kings. — Isa 27:1; 51:9; Eze 29:3. Of enemies of the church. — Ps 9:13. Of wicked men. — Ps 44:19. Of the devil. — Re 13:2; 20:2,7. (Poison of,) of wine. — De 32:33.
Dreams.
Visions in sleep — Job 33:15; Da 2:28. Often by imaginary — Job 20:8; Isa 29:8. Excess of business frequently leads to — Ec 5:3.
God's will often revealed in — Nu 12:6; Job 33:15. False prophets
Pretended to. — Jer 23:25-28; 29:8. Not to be regarded in. — De 13:1-3; Jer 27:9. Condemned for pretending to. — Jer 23:32. Vanity of trusting to natural — Ec 5:7. The ancients
Put great faith in. — Jdj 7:15. Often perplexed by. — Ge 40:6; 41:8; Job 7:14; Da 2:1; 4:5. Anxious to have, explained. — Ge 40:8; Da 2:3. Consulting magicians on. — Ge 41:8; Da 2:2-4. God the only interpreter of — Ge 40:8; 41:16; Da 2:27-30; 7:16. Mentioned in scripture of
Abimelech. — Ge 20:3-7. Jacob. — Ge 28:12; 31:10. Laban. — Ge 31:24. Joseph. — Ge 37:5-9. Pharaoh's butler and baker. — Ge 40:5-19. Pharaoh. — Ge 41:1-7. Midianite. — Jdj 7:13-15. Solomon. — 1Ki 3:5-15. Nebuchadnezzar. — Da 2:1,31; 4:5,8. Daniel. — Da 7:1-28. Joseph. — Mt 1:20,21; 2:13,19,20. Wise men. — Mt 2:11,12. Pilate's wife. — Mt 27:19. Illustrative of
Prosperity of sinners. — Job 20:5-8, Ps 73:19,20. Impure imaginations. — Jude 1:8. Enemies of the church. — Isa 29:7,8.
Drink Offering.
Antiquity of — Ge 35:14. Sacrifices accompanied by — Ex 29:40; Le 23:13. Quantity appointed to be used for each kind of sacrifice — Nu 15:3-10. For public sacrifices provided by the state — Ezr 7:17; Eze 45:17. Not poured on the altar of incense — Ex 30:9. Omission of, caused by bad vintage — Joe 1:9,13. Idolatrous Jews
Offered to the queen of heaven. — Jer 7:18; 44:17-19. Reproved for offering, to idols. — Isa 57:5,6; 65:11; Jer 19:13; Eze 20:28. Idolaters often used blood for — Ps 16:4.
Vanity of offering, to idols — De 32:37,38. Illustrative of the
Offering of Christ. — Isa 53:12. Pouring out of the Spirit. — Joe 2:28. Devotedness of ministers. — Php 2:17.
Drunkenness.
Forbidden — Eph 5:18. Caution against — Lu 21:34. Is a work of the flesh — Ga 5:21. Is debasing — Isa 28:8. Is inflaming — Isa 5:11. Overcharges the heart — Lu 21:34. Takes away the heart — Ho 4:11. Leads to
Poverty. — Pr 21:17; 23:21. Strife. — Pr 23:29,30. Woe and sorrow. — Pr 23:29,30. Error. — Isa 28:7. Contempt of God's works. — Isa 5:12. Scorning. — Ho 7:5. Rioting and wantonness. — Ro 13:13. The wicked addicted to — Da 5:1-4. False teachers often addicted to — Isa 56:12. Folly of yielding to — Pr 20:1. Avoid those given to — Pr 23:20; 1Co 5:11. Denunciations against
Those given to. — Isa 5:11,12; 28:1-3. Those who encourage. — Hab 2:15. Excludes from heaven — 1Co 6:10; Ga 5:21. Punishment of — De 21:20; Joe 1:5,6; Am 6:6,7; Mt 24:49-51. Exemplified
Noah. — Ge 9:21. Nabal. — 1Sa 25:36. Uriah. — 2Sa 11:13. Elah. — 1Ki 16:9,10. Benhadad. — 1Ki 20:16. Belshazzar. — Da 5:4. Corinthians. — 1Co 11:21.
Eagle, The.
A bird of prey — Job 9:26; Mt 24:28. Unclean — Le 11:13; De 14:12. Different kinds of — Le 11:13,18; Eze 17:3. Called the eagle of the heavens — La 4:19. Described as
Long-sighted. — Job 39:29. Swift. — 2Sa 1:23. Soaring to heaven. — Pr 23:5. Strength of its feathers alluded to — Da 4:33. Greatness of its wings alluded to — Eze 17:3,7. Peculiarity of its flight alluded to — Pr 30:19. Delights in the lofty cedars — Eze 17:3,4. Dwells in the high rocks — Job 39:27,28. Feeds her young with blood — Job 39:29,30. Illustrative
Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers. — Eze 1:10; Re 4:7. Of great and powerful kings. — Eze 17:3; Ho 8:1. (Renewed strength and beauty of,) of the renewal of saints. — Ps 103:5. (Mode of teaching her young to fly,) of God's care of his church. — Ex 19:4; De 32:11. (Wings of,) of protection afforded to the church. — Re 12:14. (Upward flight of,) of the saint's rapid progress toward heaven. — Isa 40:31. (Swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches. — Pr 23:5. (Swiftness of,) of the swiftness of hostile armies. — De 28:49; Jer 4:13; 48:40; La 4:19. (Height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked. — Jer 49:16;
Ob 1:4. (Increase baldness of, in the moulting season,) of calamities. — Mic 1:16. (Hasting to the prey,) of the swiftness of man's days. — Job 9:26. Was the standard of the Roman armies — Mt 24:15,28.
Ear, The.
The organ of hearing — Job 13:1; 29:11. Capable of trying and distinguishing words — Job 12:11. God
Made. — Pr 20:12. Planted. — Ps 94:9. Opens. — Job 33:16; 36:10. Judicially closed. — Isa 6:10; Mt 13:15. Christ opens — Isa 35:5; 43:8,10.
Instruction received through — Isa 30:21. That hears and receives the word of God, blessed — Ex 15:26; Mt 13:16. Should
Seek knowledge. — Pr 18:15. Be bowed down to instructions. — Pr 5:1. Be incline to wisdom. — Pr 2:2. Be given to the law of God. — Isa 1:10. Receive the word of God. — Jer 9:20. Hear and obey reproof. — Pr 15:31; 25:12. Not satisfied with earthly things — Ec 1:8. Of the wicked
Uncircumcised. — Jer 6:10; Ac 7:51. Itching. — 2Ti 4:3. Not inclined to hear God. — Jer 7:24; 35:15. Turned away from God's law. — Pr 28:9. Stopped against God's word. — Ps 58:4; Zec 7:11. Not to be stopped at cry of the poor — Pr 21:13. Blood put on the right ear of
Priests at consecration. — Ex 29:20; Le 8:23. The healed leper in cleansing him. — Le 14:14. Often adorned with rings — Eze 16:12; Ho 2:13. Of servants who refused to leave their masters, bored to the door — Ex 21:6; De 15:17.
Early Rising.
Christ set an example of — Mr 1:35; Lu 21:38; Joh 8:2. Requisite for
Devotion. — Ps 5:3; 59:16; 63:1; 88:13; Isa 26:9. Executing God's commands. — Ge 22:3. Discharge of daily duties. — Pr 31:15. Neglect of, leads to poverty — Pr 6:9-11. Practised by the wicked, for
Deceit. — Pr 27:14. Executing plans of evil. — Mic 2:1. Illustrates spiritual diligence — Ro 13:11,12. Exemplified
Abraham. — Ge 19:27. Isaac, &c. — Ge 26:31. Jacob. — Ge 28:18. Joshua &c. — Jos 3:1. Gideon. — Jdj 6:38. Samuel. — 1Sa 15:12. David. — 1Sa 17:20.
Mary, &c. — Mr 16:2. Apostles. — Ac 5:21.
Early Rising.
The world in general — Ge 1:2. The dry land as divided from waters — Ge 1:10. God
Created. — Ge 1:1; Ne 9:6. Laid the foundation of. — Job 38:4; Ps 102:25. Formed. — Ps 90:2. Spread abroad. — Isa 42:5; 44:24. Suspended in space. — Job 26:7. Supports. — Ps 75:3. Establishes. — Ps 78:69; 119:90. Enlightens. — Ge 1:14-16; Jer 33:25. Waters. — Ps 65:9; 147:8. Makes fruitful. — Ge 1:11; 27:28. Inspects. — Zec 4:10. Governs supremely. — Job 34:13; Ps 135:6. Reigns in. — Ex 8:22; Ps 97:1. Shall be exalted in. — Ps 46:10. Is the Lord's — Ex 9:29; 1Co 10:26. Created to be inhabited — Isa 45:18. First division of — Ge 10:25. Ideas of the ancients respecting the form of — Job 11:9; 38:18; Pr 25:3. Diversified by hills and mountains — Hab 3:6. Full of minerals — De 8:9; Job 28:1-5,15-19. Described as
God's footstool. — Isa 66:1; Mt 5:35. Full of God's goodness. — Ps 33:5. Full of God's riches. — Ps 104:24. Full of God's mercy. — Ps 119:64. Full of God's glory. — Nu 14:21; Isa 6:3. Shining with God's glory. — Eze 43:2. Trembling before God. — Ps 68:8; Jer 10:10. Melting at God's voice. — Ps 46:6. Burning at God presence. — Na 1:5. Man
Formed out of. — Ge 2:7; Ps 103:14. Given dominion over. — Ge 1:26; Ps 115:16. By nature is of. — 1Co 15:47-48. By nature minds the thing of. — Php 3:19.
Brought a curse on. — Ge 3:17. Shall return to. — Ge 3:19; Ps 146:4. Subject to God's judgments — Ps 46:8; Isa 11:4. Corrupted by sin — Ge 6:11,12; Isa 24:5. Made barren by sin — De 28:23; Ps 107:34. Made to mourn and languish by sin — Isa 24:4; Jer 4:28; 12:4; Ho 4:3. Satan goes to and fro in — Job 1:7; 1Pe 5:8. Shall be filled with the knowledge of God — Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14. Once inundated — Ge 7:17-24. Not to be again inundated — Ge 9:11; 2Pe 3:6,7. To be dissolved by fire — 2Pe 3:7,10,12. To be renewed — Isa 65:17; 2Pe 3:13. Saints shall inherit — Ps 25:13; Mt 5:5.
Earthquakes.
Islands and mountainous districts liable to — Ps 114:4,6; Re 6:14; 16:18,20. Frequently accompanied by
Volcanic eruptions. — Ps 104:32; Na 1:5. Convulsion and receding of the sea. — 2Sa 22:8,16; Ps 18:7,15; 46:3. Opening of the earth. — Nu 16:31,32. Overturning of mountains. — Ps 46:2; Zec 14:4. Rending of rocks. — Mt 27:51. Are visible tokens of
God's power. — Job 9:6; Heb 12:26. God's presence. — Ps 68:7,8; 114:7. God's anger. — Ps 18:7; 60:2; Isa 13:13. Men always terrified by — Nu 16:34; Zec 14:5; Mt 27:54; Re 11:13. Mentioned in scripture
At mount Sinai. — Ex 19:18. In the wilderness. — Nu 16:31,32. In strongholds of Philistines. — 1Sa 14:15. When Elijah fled from Jezebel. — 1Ki 19:11. In Uzziah's reign. — Am 1:1; Zec 14:5. At our Lord's death. — Mt 27:51. At out Lord's resurrection. — Mt 28:2. At Philippi. — Ac 16:26. Before destruction of Jerusalem, predicted. — Mt 24:7; Lu 21:11. At Christ's second coming, predicted. — Zec 14:4. Illustrative of
The judgments of God. — Isa 24:19,20; 29:6; Jer 4:24; Re 8:5. The overthrow of kingdoms. — Hag 2:6,22; Re 6:12,13; 16:18,19.
Edification.
Described — Eph 4:12-16. Is the object of
The ministerial office. — Eph 4:11,12. Ministerial gifts. — 1Co 14:3-5,12. Ministerial authority. — 2Co 10:8; 13:10. The Church's union in Christ. — Eph 4:16. The gospel, the instrument of — Ac 20:32. Love leads to — 1Co 8:1. Exhortation to — Jude 1:20,21. Mutual, commanded — Ro 14:19; 1Th 5:11. All to be done to — 2Co 12:19; Eph 4:29. Use self-denial to promote, in others — 1Co 10:23,33. The peace of the Church favours — Ac 9:31. Foolish questions opposed to — 1Ti 1:4.
Edomites, The.
Descended from Esau — Ge 36:9. Dwelt in Mount Seir — Ge 32:3; De 2:4,5. Were called
Children of Esau. — De 2:4. Brethren of Israel. — Nu 20:14. Governed by dukes — Ge 36:15-30,40-43; Ex 15:15. Afterwards had kings — Ge 36:31-29; Nu 20:14. Under a deputy or viceroy while subject to Judah — 1Ki 22:47. Character of
Wise. — Jer 49:7. Proud and self-confident. — Jer 49:16; Ob 1:3. Strong and cruel. — Jer 49:19. Vindictive. — Eze 25:12. Idolatrous. — 2Ch 25:14,20. Superstitious. — Jer 27:3,9. Carried on extensive commerce — Eze 27:20. Country of
Specially given to them. — De 2:5. Fertile and rich. — Ge 27:39. Mountainous and rocky. — Jer 49:16; Mal 1:3. Traversed by roads. — Nu 20:17. Well fortified. — Ps 60:9. Called Mount Seir. — Eze 35:2. Called Mount of Esau. — Ob 1:21.
Called Dumah. — Isa 21:11. Called Idumea. — Isa 34:6; Mr 3:8. Called Edom. — Isa 63:1. Cities of
Dinhabah or Dedan. — Ge 36:32; Jer 49:8. Avith. — Ge 36:35. Pau. — Ge 36:39. Bozrah. — Jer 49:22; Am 1:12. Teman. — Jer 49:7; Eze 25:13. Eziongeber, a sea port. — 1Ki 9:26. Implacable enemies of Israel — Eze 35:5. Israel forbidden to hate — De 23:7. Israel forbidden to spoil — De 2:4,6; 2Ch 20:10. Might be received into the congregation in third generation — De 23:8. Refused Israel a passage — Nu 20:21; Jdj 11:17. Saul made war against — 1Sa 14:47. David subdued, &c — 2Sa 8:14; 1Ch 18:11,13. Slaughter of, by Joab and Abishai — 1Ki 11:16; 1Ch 18:12. Took refuge in Egypt — 1Ki 11:17-19. Returned after David's death — 1Ki 11:21-22. Were stirred up against Solomon — 1Ki 11:14. Confederated with enemies of Israel against Jehoshaphat — 2Ch 20:10; Ps 83:4-6. Miraculous overthrow of — 2Ch 20:22. Revolted from Joram, king of Judah — 2Ki 8:20-22; 2Ch 21:8-10. Re-conquered by Amaziah — 2Ki 14:7,10; 2Ch 25:11,12. The Jews ensnared by the idols of, and punished — 2Ch 25:14,15,20. Rebelled against Ahaz — 2Ch 28:17. Aided Babylon against Judah — Ps 137:7; Ob 1:11. Predictions respecting
Subjection to Israel. — Ge 25:23; 27:29,37. Revolt from Israel. — Ge 27:40. Israel's occupation of their country. — Nu 24:18; Ob 1:17-19. To share in the punishment of the nations. — Jer 9:26; 25:15-27; Eze 32:29. Punishment for persecuting Israel. — Isa 34:5-8; 63:1-4; La 4:21; Eze 25:13,14; Am 1:11,12;
Ob 1:10,15. Exterminating slaughter of. — Ob 1:18. Utter desolation of their country. — Isa 34:9-17; Eze 35:7-15. The king of Babylon an instrument of their punishment. — Jer 27:3-6. Israel an instrument of their punishment. — Eze 25:14; Ob 1:18. Their ruin to be an astonishment. — Jer 49:17,21. Their future subjection to the Jews. — Isa 11:14; Am 9:12. Remarkable persons of
Doeg. — 1Sa 22:18. Hadad. — 1Ki 11:14,19.
Eliphaz. — Job 2:11.
Egypt.
Peopled by Mizraim's posterity — Ge 10:6,13,14. Boundaries of — Eze 29:10. Dry climate of — De 11:10,11. Watered by the Nile — Ge 41:1-3; Ex 1:22. Inundations of, alluded to — Am 8:8. Subject to plague, &c — De 7:15; 28:27,60. Sometimes visited by famine — Ge 41:30. Called
The land of Ham. — Ps 105:23; 106:22. The South. — Jer 13:19; Da 11:14,25. Sihor. — Isa 23:3. Rahab. — Ps 87:4; 89:10. House of Bondmen. — Ex 13:3,14; De 7:8. Celebrated for
Fertility. — Ge 13:10; 45:18. Wealth. — Heb 11:26. Literature. — 1Ki 4:30; Ac 7:22. Fine horses. — 1Ki 10:28,29. Fine linen, &c. — Pr 7:16; Isa 19:9. Commerce. — Ge 41:57; Eze 27:7. Religion of, idolatrous — Ex 12:12; Nu 33:4; Isa 19:1; Eze 29:7. Idolatry of, followed by Israel — Ex 32:4; Eze 20:8,19. Magic practised in — Ex 7:11,12,22; 8:7. Ruled by kings who assumed the name of Pharaoh — Ge 12:14,15; 40:1,2; Ex 1:8,22. Under a governor — Ge 41:41-44. Had princes and counsellors — Ge 12:15; Isa 19:11. As a power was
Proud and arrogant. — Eze 29:3; 30:6. Pompous. — Eze 32:12. Mighty. — Isa 30:2,3. Ambitious of conquests. — Jer 46:8. Treacherous. — Isa 36:6; 29:6,7. Inhabitants of
Superstitious. — Isa 19:3. Hospitable. — Ge 47:5,6; 1Ki 11:18. Often intermarried with strangers. — Ge 21:21; 1Ki 3:1; 11:19; 1Ch 2:34,35. Abhorred shepherds. — Ge 46:34. Abhorred the sacrifice of oxen, &c. — Ex 8:26. Not to be abhorred by Israel. — De 23:7.
Might be received into the congregation in the third generation. — De 23:8. Mode of entertaining in — Ge 43:32-34. Diet used in — Nu 11:5. Mode of embalming in — Ge 50:3. Often a refuge to strangers — Ge 12:10; 47:4; 1Ki 11:17,40; 2Ki 25:26; Mt 2:12,13. The armies of
Described. — Ex 14:7-9. Destroyed in the Red Sea. — Ex 14:23-28. Captured and burned Gezer. — 1Ki 9:16. Besieged and plundered Jerusalem in Rehoboam's time. — 1Ki 14:25,26. Invaded Assyria and killed Josiah who assisted it. — 2Ki 23:29. Deposed Jehoahaz and made Judea tributary. — 2Ki 23:31-35. Assistance of, sought by Judah against the Chaldees. — Eze 17:15; Jer 37:5,7. History of Israel in
Their sojourn in it, foretold. — Ge 15:13. Joseph sold into. — Ge 37:28; 39:1. Potiphar blessed for Joseph's sake. — Ge 39:2-6. Joseph unjustly cast into prison. — Ge 39:7-20. Joseph interprets the chief baker's and the chief butler's dreams. — Ge 40:5-19. Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams. — Ge 41:14-32. Joseph counsels Pharaoh. — Ge 41:33-36. Joseph made governor. — Ge 41:41-44. Joseph's successful provision against the years of famine. — Ge 41:46-56. Joseph's ten brethren arrive. — Ge 42:1-6. Joseph recognises his brethren. — Ge 42:7,8. Benjamin brought. — Ge 43:15. Joseph makes himself known to his brethren. — Ge 45:1-8. Joseph sends for his father. — Ge 45:9-11. Pharaoh invites Jacob into. — Ge 45:16-20. Jacob's journey. — Ge 46:5-7. Jacob, &c presented to Pharaoh. — Ge 47:1-10. Israel placed in the land of Goshen. — Ge 46:34; 47:11,27. Joseph enriches the king. — Ge 47:13-26. Jacob's death and burial. — Ge 49:33; 50:1-13. Israel increases and are oppressed. — Ex 1:1-14. Male children destroyed. — Ex 1:15-22. Moses born and hid for three months. — Ex 2:2. Moses exposed on the Nile. — Ex 2:3,4. Moses adopted and brought up by Pharaoh's daughter. — Ex 2:5-10. Moses slays an Egyptian. — Ex 2:11,12. Moses flies to Midian. — Ex 2:15. Moses sent to Pharaoh. — Ex 3:2-10. Pharaoh increases their affliction. — Ex 5:1-23. Moses proves his divine mission by miracles. — Ex 4:29-31; 7:10.
Egypt is plagued for Pharaoh's obstinacy. — Ex 7:14-10:29. The passover instituted. — Ex 12:1-28. Destruction of the first-born. — Ex 12:29,30. Israel spoils the Egyptians. — Ex 12:35,36. Israel driven out of. — Ex 12:31-33. Date of the Exodus. — Ex 12:41; Heb 11:27. Pharaoh pursues Israel and is miraculously destroyed. — Ex 14:5-25. Prophecies respecting
Dismay of its inhabitants. — Isa 19:1,16,17. Infatuation of its princes. — Isa 19:3,11-14. Failure of internal resources. — Isa 19:5-10. Civil war and domestic strife. — Isa 19:2. Armies destroyed by Babylon. — Jer 46:2-12. Invasion by Babylon. — Jer 46:13,24; Eze 32:11. Destruction of its power. — Eze 30:24,25. Destruction of its cities. — Eze 30:14-18. Destruction of its idols. — Jer 43:12,13; 46:25; Eze 30:13. Spoil of, a reward to Babylon for services against Tyre. — Eze 29:18-20. Captivity of its people. — Isa 20:4; Jer 46:19,24,26; Eze 30:4. Utter desolation of, for forty years. — Eze 29:8-12; 30:12; 32:15. Allies to share its misfortunes. — Eze 30:4,6. The Jews who practised its idolatry to share its punishments. — Jer 44:7-28. Terror occasioned by its fall. — Eze 32:9,10. Ever to be a base kingdom. — Eze 29:15. Christ to be called out of. — Ho 11:1; Mt 2:15. Conversion of. — Isa 19:18-20. To be numbered and blessed along with Israel. — Isa 19:23-25. Prophetic illustration of its destruction. — Jer 43:9,10; Eze 30:21,22; 32:4-6.
Election.
Of Christ, as Messiah — Isa 42:1; 1Pe 2:6. Of good angels — 1Ti 5:21. Of Israel — De 7:6; Isa 45:5. Of ministers — Lu 6:13; Ac 9:15. Of churches — 1Pe 5:13. Of saints, is
Of God. — 1Th 1:4; Tit 1:1. By Christ. — Joh 13:18; 15:16. In Christ. — Eph 1:4. Personal. — Mt 20:16; Joh 6:44; Ac 22:14; 2Jo 1:13. According to the purpose of God. — Ro 9:11; Eph 1:11. According to the foreknowledge of God. — Ro 8:29; 1Pe 1:2.
Eternal. — Eph 1:4. Sovereign. — Ro 9:15,16; 1Co 1:27; Eph 1:11. Irrespective of merit. — Ro 9:11. Of grace. — Ro 11:5. Recorded in heaven. — Lu 10:20. For the glory of God. — Eph 1:6. Through faith. — 2Th 2:13. Through sanctification of the Spirit. — 1Pe 1:2. To adoption. — Eph 1:5. To salvation. — 2Th 2:13. To conformity with Christ. — Ro 8:29. To good works. — Eph 2:10. To spiritual warfare. — 2Ti 2:4. To eternal glory. — Ro 9:23. Ensures to saints
Effectual calling. — Ro 8:30. Divine teaching. — Joh 17:6. Belief in Christ. — Ac 13:48. Acceptance with God. — Ro 11:7. Protection. — Mr 13:20. Vindication of their wrongs. — Lu 18:7. Working of all things for good. — Ro 8:28. Blessedness. — Ps 33:12; 65:4. The inheritance. — Isa 65:9; 1Pe 1:4,5. Should lead to cultivation of graces — Col 3:12. Should be evidenced by diligence — 2Pe 1:10. Saints may have assurance of — 1Th 1:4. Exemplified
Isaac. — Ge 21:12. Abram. — Ne 9:7. Zerubbabel. — Hag 2:23. Apostles. — Joh 13:18; 15:19. Jacob. — Ro 9:12,13. Rufus. — Ro 16:13. Paul. — Ga 1:15.
Embalming.
Unknown to early patriarchs — Ge 23:4. Learned by the Jews in Egypt — Ge 50:2,26. Time required for — Ge 50:3. How performed by the Jews — 2Ch 16:14; Lu 23:56; Joh 19:40. Not always practised by the Jews — Joh 11:39.
An attempt to defeat God's purpose — Ge 3:19.
Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The.
Water — Joh 3:5; 7:38,39.
Cleansing. — Eze 16:9; 36:25; Eph 5:26; Heb 10:22. Fertilising. — Ps 1:3; Isa 27:3,6; 44:3,4; 58:11. Refreshing. — Ps 46:4; Isa 41:17,18. Abundant. — Joh 7:37,38. Freely given. — Isa 55:1; Joh 4:14; Re 22:17. Fire
Purifying. — Isa 4:4; Mal 3:2,3. Illuminating. — Ex 13:21; Ps 78:14. Searching. — Zep 1:12; 1Co 2:10. Wind
Independent. — Joh 3:8; 1Co 12:11. Powerful. — 1Ki 19:11; Ac 2:2. Sensible in its effects. — Joh 3:8. Reviving. — Eze 37:9,10,14. Oil — Ps 45:7.
Healing. — Lu 10:34; Re 3:18. Comforting. — Isa 61:3; Heb 1:9. Illuminating. — Mt 25:3,4; 1Jo 2:20,27. Consecrating. — Ex 29:7; 30:30; Isa 61:1. Rain and dew — Ps 72:6.
Fertilising. — Eze 34:26,27; Ho 6:3; 10:12; 14:5. Refreshing. — Ps 68:9; Isa 18:5. Abundant. — Ps 133:3. Imperceptible. — 2Sa 17:12; Mr 4:26-28. A dove — Mt 3:16.
Gentle. — Mt 10:16; Ga 5:22. A voice — Isa 6:8.
Speaking. — Mt 10:20. Guiding. — Isa 30:21; Joh 16:13. Warning. — Heb 3:7-11. A seal — Re 7:2.
Securing. — Eph 1:13,14; 4:30. Authenticating. — Joh 6:27; 2Co 1:22. Cloven tongues — Ac 2:3,6-11.
Enemies.
Christ prayed for his — Lu 23:34. The lives of, to be spared — 1Sa 24:10; 2Sa 16:10,11. The goods of, to be taken care of — Ex 23:4,5. Should be
Loved. — Mt 5:44. Prayed for. — Ac 7:60. Assisted. — Pr 25:21; Ro 12:20. Overcome by kindness. — 1Sa 26:21. Rejoice not at the misfortunes of — Job 31:29. Rejoice not at the failings of — Pr 24:17. Desire not the death of — 1Ki 3:11. Curse them not — Job 31:30. Be affectionately concerned for — Ps 35:13. The friendship of, deceitful — 2Sa 20:9,10; Pr 26:26; 27:6; Mt 26:48,49. God defends against — Ps 59:9; 61:3. God delivers from — 1Sa 12:11; Ezr 8:31; Ps 18:48. Made to be at peace with saints — Pr 16:7. Pray for deliverance from — 1Sa 12:10; Ps 17:9; 59:1; 64:1. Of saints, God will destroy — Ps 60:12. Praise God for deliverance from — Ps 136:24.
Entertainments.
Often great — Ge 21:8; Da 5:1; Lu 5:29. Given on occasions of
Marriage. — Mt 22:2. Birthdays. — Mr 6:21. Weaning children. — Ge 21:8. Taking leave of friends. — 1Ki 19:21. Return of friends. — 2Sa 12:4; Lu 15:23. Ratifying covenants. — Ge 26:30; 31:54. Sheep-shearing. — 1Sa 25:2,36; 2Sa 13:23. Harvest home. — Ru 3:2-7; Isa 9:3. Vintage. — Jdj 9:27. Coronation of Kings. — 1Ki 1:9,18,19; 1Ch 12:39,40; Ho 7:5. Offering voluntary sacrifice. — Ge 31:54; De 12:6,7; 1Sa 1:4,5,9. Festivals. — 1Sa 20:5,24-26. National deliverance. — Es 8:17; 9:17-19. Preparations made for — Ge 18:6,7; Pr 9:2; Mt 22:4; Lu 15:23. Kinds of, mentioned in scripture
Dinner. — Ge 43:16; Mt 22:4; Lu 14:12. Supper. — Lu 14:12; Joh 12:2. Banquet of wine. — Es 5:6.
Under the direction of a master of the feast — Joh 2:8,9. Served often by hired servants — Mt 22:13; Joh 2:5. Served often by members of the family — Ge 18:8; Lu 10:40; Joh 12:2. Invitations to
Often addressed to many. — Lu 14:16. Often only to relatives and friends. — 1Ki 1:9; Lu 14:12. Often by the master in person. — 2Sa 13:24; Es 5:4; Zep 1:7; Lu 7:36. Repeated through servants when all things were ready. — Pr 9:1-5; Lu 14:17. Should be sent to the poor, &c. — De 14:29; Lu 14:13. Often given in
The house. — Lu 5:29. The air, besides fountains. — 1Ki 1:9. The court of the house. — Es 1:5,6; Lu 7:36,37. The upper room or guest chamber. — Mr 14:14,15. Guests at
Saluted by the master. — Lu 7:45. Usually anointed. — Ps 23:5; Lu 7:46. Had their feet washed when they came a distance. — Ge 18:4; 43:24; Lu 7:38,44. Arranged according to rank. — Ge 43:33; 1Sa 9:22; Lu 14:10. Often had separate dishes. — Ge 43:34; 1Sa 1:4. Often ate from the same dish. — Mt 26:23. Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned — Mt 23:6; Lu 14:7,8. A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests — Ge 43:34; 1Sa 1:5; 9:23,24. Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests, alluded to — Joh 13:26. Portions of, often sent to the absent — 2Sa 11:8; Ne 8:10; Es 9:19. Offence given by refusing to go to — Lu 14:18,24. Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to — Lu 14:22,23. Men and women did not usually meet at — Es 1:8,9; Mr 6:21; Mt 14:11. None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the door — Lu 13:24,25. Began with thanksgiving — 1Sa 9:13; Mr 8:6. Concluded with a hymn — Mr 14:26. None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at — Es 1:8. Music and dancing often introduced at — Am 6:5; Mr 6:22; Lu 15:25. Often scenes of great intemperance — 1Sa 25:36; Da 5:3,4; Ho 7:5. Given by the guests in return — Job 1:4; Lu 14:12.
Envy.
Forbidden — Pr 3:31; Ro 13:13. Produced by foolish disputation — 1Ti 6:4. Excited by good deeds of others — Ec 4:4. A work of the flesh — Ga 5:21; Jas 4:5. Hurtful to the envious — Job 5:2; Pr 14:30.
None can stand before — Pr 27:4. A proof of carnal-mindedness — 1Co 3:1,3. Inconsistent with the gospel — Jas 3:14. Hinders growth in grace — 1Pe 2:1,2. The wicked
Are full of. — Ro 1:29. Live in. — Tit 3:3. Leads to every evil work — Jas 3:16. Prosperity of the wicked should not excite — Ps 37:1,35; 73:3,17-20. Punishment of — Isa 26:11. Exemplified
Cain. — Ge 4:5. Philistines. — Ge 26:14. Laban's sons. — Ge 31:1. Joseph's brethren. — Ge 37:11. Joshua. — Nu 11:28,29. Aaron, &c. — Nu 12:2. Korah, &c. — Nu 16:3; Ps 106:16. Saul. — 1Sa 18:8. Sanballat, &c. — Ne 2:10. Haman. — Es 5:13. Edomites. — Eze 35:11. Princes of Babylon. — Da 6:3,4. Chief Priests. — Mr 15:10. Jews. — Ac 13:45; 17:5.
Ephod, The.
The emblem of the priestly office — Ho 3:4. Worn by
The high priest. — 1Sa 2:28; 14:3. Ordinary priests. — 1Sa 22:18. Persons engaged in the service of God. — 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14. Generally of linen. — 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14. For the high priest
Commanded to be made. — Ex 28:4. Made of offerings of the people. — Ex 25:4,7. Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c. — Ex 28:6; 29:2,3. Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of Israel. — Ex
28:7,9-12; 39:4,6,7. Had a girdle of curious work. — Ex 28:8. Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to. — Ex 28:25-28; 39:20,21. Worn over the robe. — Ex 28:31; Le 8:7.
Fastened on with its own girdle. — Le 8:7. Worn or held by him when consulted. — 1Sa 23:6,9-12; 30:7,8. Used by idolatrous priests. — Jdj 8:27; 17:5; 18:14. Israel deprived of, for sin. — Ho 3:4.
Ephraim, Tribe Of.
Descended from Joseph's second son adopted by Jacob — Ge 41:52; 48:5. Predictions respecting — Ge 48:20; De 33:13-17. Persons selected from
To number the people. — Nu 1:10. To spy out the land. — Nu 13:8. To divide the land. — Nu 34:24. Strength of, on leaving Egypt — Nu 1:32,33. Led the third division of Israel — Nu 10:22. Encamped west of the tabernacle — Nu 2:18. Offering of, at the dedication — Nu 7:48-53. Families of — Nu 26:35,36. Strength of, on entering Canaan — Nu 26:37. On Gerizim, said amen to blessings — De 27:12. Bounds of its inheritance — Jos 16:5-9. Could not drive out the Canaanites but made them tributary — Jos 16:10; Jdj 1:29. Assisted
Manasseh in taking Bethel. — Jdj 1:22-25. Deborah and Barak against Sisera. — Jdj 5:14. Gideon against Midian. — Jdj 7:24,25. Remonstrated with Gideon for not calling them sooner against Midian — Jdj 8:1-3. Quarrelled with Jephthah for not seeking their aid against Ammon — Jdj 12:1-4. Defeated and many slain — Jdj 12:5,6. Some of, at coronation of David — 1Ch 12:30. Officers appointed over, by David — 1Ch 27:10,20. The leading tribe of the kingdom of Israel — Isa 7:2-17; Jer 31:9,20. Many of, joined Judah under Asa — 2Ch 15:9. Many of, joined in Hezekiah's passover and reformation — 2Ch 30:18; 31:1. The tabernacle continued a long time in Shiloh, a city of — Jos 18:1; 19:51. One of Jeroboam's calves set up in Bethel, a city of — 1Ki 12:29. Remarkable persons of
Joshua. — Nu 13:8; Jos 1:1. Abdon. — Jdj 12:13-15. Zichri. — 2Ch 28:7.
Euphrates, The.
A branch of the river of Eden — Ge 2:14. Called
The river. — Ex 23:31; Ne 2:7; Ps 72:8. The great river. — Ge 15:18; De 1:7. The flood. — Jos 24:2. Waters of, considered wholesome — Jer 2:18. Often overflowed its banks — Isa 8:7,8. Assyria bounded by — 2Ki 23:29; Isa 7:20. Babylon situated on — Jer 51:13,36. Extreme eastern boundary of the promised land — Ge 15:18; De 1:7; 11:24. Egyptian army destroyed at — Jer 46:2,6,10. Frequented by the captive Jews — Ps 137:1. Captivity of Judah represented by the marring of Jeremiah's girdle in — Jer 13:3-9. Prophecies respecting Babylon thrown into, as a sign — Jer 51:63. Shall be the scene of future judgments — Re 16:12.
Evening, The.
The day originally began with — Ge 1:5. Divided into two, commencing at 3 o'clock, and sunset — Ex 12:6; Nu 9:3. Called
Even. — Ge 19:1; De 28:67. Eventide. — Jos 8:29; Ac 4:3. Cool of the day. — Ge 3:8. Stretches out its shadows — Jer 6:4. The outgoings of, praise God — Ps 65:8. Man ceases from labour in — Ru 2:17; Ps 104:23. Wild beasts come forth in — Ps 59:6,14; Jer 5:6. A season for
Meditation. — Ge 24:63. Prayer. — Ps 55:17; Mt 14:15,23. Exercise. — 2Sa 11:2. Taking food. — Mr 14:17,18; Lu 24:29,30. Humiliation often continued until — Jos 7:6; Jdj 20:23,26; 21:2; Ezr 9:4,5. Custom of sitting at the gates in — Ge 19:1. All defiled persons uncleaned until — Le 11:24-28; 15:5-7; 17:15; Nu 19:19. Part of the daily sacrifice offered in — Ex 29:41; Ps 141:2; Da 9:21. Paschal lamb killed in — Ex 12:6,18. The golden candlestick lighted in — Ex 27:21; 30:8. The sky red in, a token of fair weather — Mt 16:2.
Example of Christ, The.
Is perfect — Heb 7:26. Conformity to, required in
Holiness. — 1Pe 1:15,16; Ro 1:6. Righteousness. — 1Jo 2:6. Purity. — 1Jo 3:3. Love. — Joh 13:34; Eph 5:2; 1Jo 3:16. Humility. — Lu 22:27; Php 2:5,7. Meekness. — Mt 11:29. Obedience. — Joh 15:10. Self-denial. — Mt 16:24; Ro 15:3. Ministering to others. — Mt 20:28; Joh 13:14,15. Benevolence. — Ac 20:35; 2Co 8:7,9. Forgiving injuries. — Col 3:13. Overcoming the world. — Joh 16:33; 1Jo 5:4. Being not of the world. — Joh 17:16. Being guileless. — 1Pe 2:21-22. Suffering wrongfully. — 1Pe 2:21-23. Suffering for righteousness. — Heb 12:3,4. Saints predestinated to follow — Ro 8:29. Conformity to, progressive — 2Co 3:18.
Excellency and Glory of Christ, The.
As God — Joh 1:1-5; Php 2:6,9,10. As the Son of God — Mt 3:17; Heb 1:6,8. As one with the Father — Joh 10:30,38. As the First-born — Col 1:15,18. As the First-begotten — Heb 1:6. As Lord of lords, &c — Re 17:14. As the image of God — Col 1:15; Heb 1:3. As creator — Joh 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:2. As the Blessed of God — Ps 45:2. As Mediator — 1Ti 2:5; Heb 8:6. As Prophet — De 18:15,16; Ac 3:22. As Priest — Ps 110:4; Heb 4:15. As King — Isa 6:1-5; Joh 12:41. As Judge — Mt 16:27; 25:31,33. As Shepherd — Isa 40:10,11; Joh 10:11,14. As Head of the Church — Eph 1:22. As the true Light — Lu 1:78,79; Joh 1:4,9. As the foundation of the Church — Isa 28:16.
As the way — Joh 14:6; Heb 10:19,20. As the truth — 1Jo 5:20; Re 3:7. As the life — Joh 11:25; Col 3:4; 1Jo 5:11. As incarnate — Joh 1:14. In his words — Lu 4:22; Joh 7:46. In his works — Mt 13:54; Joh 2:11. In his sinless perfection — Heb 7:26-28. In the fulness of his grace and truth — Ps 45:2; Joh 1:14. In his transfiguration — Mt 17:2; 2Pe 1:16-18. In his exaltation — Ac 7:55,56; Eph 1:21. In the calling of the Gentiles — Ps 72:17; Joh 12:21,23. In the restoration of the Jews — Ps 102:16. In his triumph — Isa 63:1-3; Re 19:11,16. Followed his sufferings — 1Pe 1:10,11. Followed his resurrection — 1Pe 1:21. Is unchangeable — Heb 1:10-12. Is incomparable — Song 5:10; Php 2:9. Imparted to saints — Joh 17:22; 2Co 3:18. Celebrated by the redeemed — Re 5:8-14; 7:9-12. Revealed in the gospel — Isa 40:5. Saints shall rejoice at the revelation of — 1Pe 4:13. Saints shall behold, in heaven — Joh 17:24.
Excellency and Glory of the Church, The.
Derived from God — Isa 28:5. Derived from Christ — Isa 60:1; Lu 2:34. Result from the favour of God — Isa 43:4. God delights in — Ps 45:11; Isa 62:3-5. Saints delight in — Isa 66:11. Consist in its
Being the seat of God's worship. — Ps 96:6. Being the temple of God. — 1Co 3:16,17; Eph 2:21,22. Being the body of Christ. — Eph 1:22,23. Being the bride of Christ. — Ps 45:13,14; Re 19:7,8; 21:2. Being established. — Ps 48:8; Isa 33:20. Eminent position. — Ps 48:2; Isa 2:2. Graces of character. — Song 2:14. Perfection of beauty. — Ps 50:2. Members being righteous. — Isa 60:21; Re 19:8. Strength and defence. — Ps 48:12,13. Sanctification. — Eph 5:26,27. Augmented by increase of its members — Isa 49:18; 60:4-14.
Are abundant — Isa 66:11. Sin obscures — La 2:14,15.
Eye, The.
The light of the body — Mt 6:22; Lu 11:34. God
Made. — Pr 20:12. Formed. — Ps 94:9. Opens. — 2Ki 6:17; Ps 146:8. Enlightens. — Ezr 9:8; Ps 13:3. Frequently fair — 1Sa 16:12. Sometimes tender — Ge 29:17. Sometimes blemished — Le 21:20. Parts of mentioned in scripture
The apple or ball. — De 32:10. The lid. — Job 16:16. The brow. — Le 14:9. Actions of, mentioned in scripture
Seeing. — Job 7:8; 28:10. Winking. — Pr 10:1. Weeping. — Job 16:20; Ps 88:9; La 1:16. Directing. — Nu 10:31; Ps 32:8. The light of, rejoices the heart — Pr 15:30. Not satisfied with seeing — Pr 27:20; Ec 1:8. Not satisfied with riches — Ec 4:8. Not evil thing to be set before — Ps 101:3. A guard to be set on — Job 31:1; Pr 23:31. Made red by wine — Ge 49:12; Pr 23:29. Grows dim by sorrow — Job 17:7. Grows dim by age — Ge 27:1; 1Sa 3:2. Consumed by grief — Ps 6:7; 31:9. Consumed by sickness — Le 26:16. The Jews
Wore their phylacteries between. — Ex 13:16; Mt 23:5. Not to make baldness between. — De 14:1. Raised up, in prayer. — Ps 121:1; 123:1. Cast, on the ground in humiliation. — Lu 18:13. The Jewish women often painted — 2Ki 9:30; Jer 4:30; Eze 23:40. Often put out as a punishment — Jdj 16:21; 1Sa 11:2; 2Ki 25:7. Punishment for injuring — Ex 21:24,26; Le 24:20; Mt 5:38. Illustrative
Of the mind. — Mt 6:22,23.
(Open,) of spiritual illumination. — Ps 119:18,37. (Anointing with eyesalve,) of healing by the Spirit. — Re 3:18.
Faith.
Is the substance of things hoped for — Heb 11:1. Is the evidence of things not seen — Heb 11:1. Commanded — Mt 11:22; 1Jo 3:23. The objects of, are
God. — Joh 14:1. Christ. — Joh 6:29; Ac 20:21. Writings of Moses. — Joh 5:46; Ac 24:14. Writings of the prophets. — 2Ch 20:20; Ac 26:27. The gospel. — Mr 1:15. Promises of God. — Ro 4:21; Heb 11:13. In Christ is
The gift of God. — Ro 12:3; Eph 2:8; 6:23; Php 1:29. The work of God. — Ac 11:21; 1Co 2:5. Precious. — 2Pe 1:1. Most holy. — Jude 1:20. Fruitful. — 1Th 1:3. Accompanied by repentance. — Mr 1:15; Lu 24:47. Followed by conversion. — Ac 11:21. Christ is the Author and Finisher of — Heb 12:2. Is a gift of the Holy Spirit — 1Co 12:9. The Scriptures designed to produce — Joh 20:31; 2Ti 3:15. Preaching designed to produce — Joh 17:20; Ac 8:12; Ro 10:14,15,17; 1Co 3:5. Through it is