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R. A. Torrey

Torrey’s New Topical Textbook

Public-domain topical textbook (1897) · 623 entries on site

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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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