Access to God
Is of God — Ps 65:4 . Is by Christ — Joh 10:7 , 9 ; 14:6 ; Ro 5:2 ; Eph 2:13 ; 3:12 ; Heb 7:9 , 25 ; 10:19 ; 1Pe 3:18 . Is by the Holy Spirit — Eph 2:18 . Obtained through faith — Ac 14:27 ; Ro 5:2 ; Eph 3:12 ; Heb 11:6 . Follows upon reconciliation to God — Col 1:21 , 22 . In Prayer — See Prayer. De 4:7 ; Mt 6:6 ; 1Pe 1:17 . In his temple — Ps 15:1 ; 27:4 ; 43:3 ; 65:4 . To obtain mercy and grace — Heb 4:16 . A privilege of saints — De 4:7 ; Ps 15:1 ; 23:6 ; 24:3 , 4 . Saints have, with confidence — Eph 3:12 ; Heb 4:16 ; 10:19 , 20 . Vouchsafed to repenting sinners — See Repentance. Ho 14:2 ; Joe 2:12 . Saints earnestly seek — Ps 27:4 ; 42:1 , 2 ; 43:3 ; 84:1 , 2 . The wicked commanded to seek — Isa 55:6 ; Jas 4:8 . Urge others to seek — Isa 2:3 ; Jer 31:6 . Promises connected with — Ps 145:18 ; Isa 55:3 ; Mt 6:6 ; Jas 4:8 . Blessedness connected with — Ps 16:11 ; 65:4 ; 73:28 . Typified — Le 16:12-15 ; Heb 10:19-22 . Exemplified Moses. — Ex 24:2 ; 34:4-7 .
Adoption
Explained — 2Co 6:18 . Is according to promise — Ro 9:8 ; Ga 3:29 . Is by faith — Ga 3:7 , 26 . Is of God’s grace — Eze 16:3-6 ; Ro 4:16 , 17 ; Eph 1:5 , 6 , 11 . Is through Christ — Joh 1:12 ; Ga 4:4 , 5 ; Eph 1:5 ; Heb 2:10 , 13 . Saints predestinated to — Ro 8:29 ; Eph 1:5 , 11 . Of Gentiles, predicted — Ho 2:23 ; Ro 9:24-26 ; Eph 3:6 . The Adopted are gathered together in one by Christ — Joh 11:52 . New birth connected with — Joh 1:12 , 13 . The Holy Spirit is a Witness of — Ro 8:16 . Being led by the Spirit is an evidence of — Ro 8:14 . Saints receive the Spirit of — Ro 8:15 ; Ga 4:6 . A privilege of saints — Joh 1:12 ; 1Jo 3:1 . Saints become brethren of Christ by — Joh 20:17 ; Heb 2:11 , 12 . Saints wait for final consummation of — Ro 8:19 , 23 ; 1Jo 3:2 . Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God — De 8:5 ; 2Sa 7:14 ; Pr 3:11 , 12 ; Heb 12:5-11 . God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of — Jer 31:1 , 9 , 20 . Should lead to holiness — 2Co 6:17 , 18 ; 7:1 ; Php 2:15 ; 1Jo 3:2 , 3 . Should produce Likeness to God. — Mt 5:44 , 45 , 48 ; Eph 5:1 . Child-like confidence in God. — Mt 6:25-34 . A desire for God’s glory. — Mt 5:16 . A spirit of prayer. — Mt 7:7-11 . A love of peace. — Mt 5:9 . A forgiving spirit. — Mt 6:14 . A merciful spirit. — Lu 6:35 , 36 . An avoidance of ostentation. — Mt 6:1-4 , 6 , 18 . Safety of those who receive — Pr 14:26 . Confers a new name — See Titles of Saints. Nu 6:27 ; Isa 62:2 ; Ac 15:17 . Entitles to an inheritance — Mt 13:43 ; Ro 8:17 ; Ga 3:29 ; 4:7 ; Eph 3:6 . Is to be pleaded in prayer — Isa 63:16 ; Mt 6:9 . Illustrated Joseph’s sons. — Ge 48:5 , 14 , 16 , 22 . Moses. — Ex 2:10 . Esther. — Es 2:7 . Typified Israel. — Ex 4:22 ; Ho 11:1 ; Ro 9:4 . Exemplified Solomon. — 1Ch 28:6 .
Affections, The
Should be supremely set upon God — De 6:3 ; Mr 12:30 . Should be set Upon the commandments of God. — Ps 19:8-10 ; 119:20 , 97 , 103 , 167 . Upon the house and worship of God. — 1Ch 29:3 ; Ps 26:8 ; 27:4 ; 84:1 , 2 . Upon the people of God. — Ps 16:3 ; Ro 12:10 ; 2Co 7:13-15 ; 1Th 2:8 . Upon heavenly things. — Col 3:1 , 2 . Should be zealously engaged for God — Ps 69:9 ; 119:139 ; Ga 4:18 . Christ claims the first place in — Mt 10:37 ; Lu 14:26 . Enkindled by communion with Christ — Lu 24:32 . Blessedness of making God the object of — Ps 91:14 . Should not grow cold — Ps 106:12 , 13 ; Mt 24:12 ; Ga 4:15 ; Re 2:4 . Of saints, supremely set on God — Ps 42:1 ; 73:25 ; 119:10 . Of the wicked, not sincerely set on God — Isa 58:1 , 2 ; Eze 33:31 , 32 ; Lu 8:13 . Carnal affections should be mortified — Ro 8:13 ; 13:14 ; 1Co 9:27 ; Col 3:5 ; 1Th 4:5 . Carnal affections crucified in saints — Ro 6:6 ; Ga 5:24 . False teachers seek to captivate — Ga 1:10 ; 4:17 ; 2Ti 3:6 ; 2Pe 2:3 , 18 ; Re 2:14 , 20 . Of the wicked, are unnatural and perverted — Ro 1:31 ; 2Ti 3:3 ; 2Pe 2:10 .
Afflicted, Duty Toward The
To pray for them — Ac 12:5 ; Php 1:16 , 19 ; Jas 5:14-16 . To sympathise with them — Ro 12:15 ; Ga 6:2 . To pity them — Job 6:14 . To bear them in mind — Heb 13:3 . To visit them — Jas 1:27 . To comfort them — Job 16:5 ; 29:25 ; 2Co 1:4 ; 1Th 4:18 . To relieve them — Job 31:19 , 20 ; Isa 58:10 ; Php 4:14 ; 1Ti 5:10 . To protect them — Ps 82:3 ; Pr 22:22 ; 31:5 .
Afflicted Saints
God is with — Ps 46:5 , 7 ; Isa 43:2 . God is a refuge and strength to — Ps 27:5 , 6 ; Isa 25:4 ; Jer 16:19 ; Na 1:7 . God comforts — Isa 49:13 ; Jer 31:13 ; Mt 5:4 ; 2Co 1:4 , 5 ; 7:6 . God preserves — Ps 34:20 . God delivers — Ps 34:4 , 19 ; Pr 12:13 ; Jer 39:17 , 18 . Christ is with — Joh 14:18 . Christ supports — 2Ti 4:17 ; Heb 2:18 . Christ comforts — Isa 61:2 ; Mt 11:28-30 ; Lu 7:13 ; Joh 14:1 ; 16:33 . Christ preserves — Isa 63:9 ; Lu 21:18 . Christ delivers — Re 3:10 . Should praise God — Ps 13:5 , 6 ; 56:8-10 ; 57:6 , 7 ; 71:20-23 . Should imitate Christ — Heb 12:1-3 ; 1Pe 2:21-23 . Should imitate the prophets — Jas 5:10 . Should be patient — Lu 21:19 ; Ro 12:12 ; 2Th 1:4 ; Jas 1:4 ; 1Pe 2:20 . Should be resigned — 1Sa 3:18 ; 2Ki 20:19 ; Job 1:21 ; Ps 39:9 . Should not despise chastening — Job 5:17 ; Pr 3:11 ; Heb 12:5 . Should acknowledge the justice of their chastisements — Ne 9:33 ; Job 2:10 ; Isa 64:5-7 ; La 3:39 ; Mic 7:9 . Should avoid sin — Job 34:31 , 32 ; Joh 5:14 ; 1Pe 2:12 . Should trust in the goodness of God — Job 13:15 ; Ps 71:20 ; 2Co 1:9 . Should turn and devote themselves to God — Ps 116:7-9 ; Jer 50:3 , 4 ; Ho 6:1 . Should keep the pious resolutions made during afflictions — Ps 66:13-15 . Should be frequent in prayer — See “Affliction, Prayer Under”. Ps 50:15-17 . Should take encouragement from former mercies — Ps 27:9 ; 2Co 1:10 . Examples of afflicted Saints: Joseph. — Ge 39:20-23 ; Ps 105:17-19 . Moses. — Heb 11:25 . Eli. — 1Sa 3:18 . Nehemiah. — Ne 1:4 . Job. — Job 1:20-22 . David. — 2Sa 12:15-23 . Paul. — Ac 20:22-24 ; 21:13 . Apostles. — 1Co 4:13 ; 2Co 6:4-10 .
Affliction, Consolation Under
God is the author and Giver of — Ps 23:4 ; Ro 15:5 ; 2Co 1:3 ; 7:6 ; Col 1:11 ; 2Th 2:16 , 17 . Christ is the Author and Giver of — Isa 61:2 ; Joh 14:18 ; 2Co 1:5 . The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of — Joh 14:16 , 17 ; 15:26 ; 16:7 ; Ac 9:31 . Promised — Isa 51:3 , 12 ; 66:13 ; Eze 14:22 , 23 ; Ho 2:14 ; Zec 1:17 . Through the Holy Scriptures — Ps 119:50 , 76 ; Ro 15:4 . By ministers of the gospel — Isa 40:1 , 2 ; 1Co 14:3 ; 2Co 1:4 , 6 . Is abundant — Ps 71:21 ; Isa 66:11 . Is strong — Heb 6:18 . Is everlasting — 2Th 2:16 . Is a cause of praise — Isa 12:1 ; 49:13 . Pray for — Ps 119:8 Saints should administer to each other — 1Th 4:18 ; 5:11 , 14 . Is sought in vain from the world — Ps 69:20 ; Ec 4:1 ; La 1:2 . To those who mourn for sin — Ps 51:17 ; Isa 1:18 ; 40:1 , 2 ; 61:1 ; Mic 7:18 , 19 ; Lu 4:18 . To the troubled in mind — Ps 42:5 ; 94:19 ; Joh 14:1 , 27 ; 16:20 , 22 . To those deserted by friends — Ps 27:10 ; 41:9-12 ; Joh 14:18 ; 15:18 , 19 . To the persecuted — De 33:27 . To the poor — Ps 10:14 ; 34:6 , 9 , 10 . To the sick — Ps 41:3 . To the tempted — Ro 16:20 ; 1Co 10:13 ; 2Co 12:9 ; Jas 1:12 ; 4:7 ; 2Pe 2:9 ; Re 2:10 . In prospect of death — Job 19:25 , 26 ; Ps 23:4 ; Joh 14:2 ; 2Co 5:1 ; 1Th 4:14 ; Heb 4:9 ; Re 7:14-17 ; 14:13 . Under the infirmities of age — Ps 71:9 , 18 .
Affliction, Prayer Under
Exhortation to — Jas 5:13 . That God would consider our trouble — 2Ki 19:16 ; Ne 9:32 ; Ps 9:13 ; La 5:1 . For the presence and support of God — Ps 10:1 ; 102:2 . That the Holy Spirit may not be withdrawn — Ps 51:11 . For divine comfort — Ps 4:6 ; 119:76 . For mitigation of troubles — Ps 39:12 , 13 . For deliverance — Ps 25:17 , 22 ; 39:10 ; Isa 64:9-12 ; Jer 17:14 . For pardon and deliverance from sin — Ps 39:8 ; 51:1 ; 79:8 . That we may be turned to God — Ps 80:7 ; 85:4-6 ; Jer 31:18 . For divine teaching and direction — Job 34:32 ; Ps 27:11 ; 143:10 . For increase of faith — Mr 9:24 . For mercy — Ps 6:2 ; Hab 3:2 . For restoration to joy — Ps 51:8 , 12 ; 69:29 ; 90:14 , 15 . For protection and preservation from enemies — 2Ki 19:19 ; 2Ch 20:12 ; Ps 17:8 , 9 . That we may know the causes of our trouble — Job 6:24 ; 10:2 ; 13:23 , 24 . That we may be taught the uncertainty of life — Ps 39:4 . That we may be quickened — Ps 143:11 .
Afflictions
God appoints — 2Ki 6:33 ; Job 5:6 , 17 ; Ps 66:11 ; Am 3:6 ; Mic 6:9 . God dispenses, as He will — Job 11:10 ; Isa 10:15 ; 45:7 . God regulates the measure of — Ps 80:5 ; Isa 9:1 ; Jer 46:28 . God determines the continuance of — Ge 15:13 , 14 ; Nu 14:33 ; Isa 10:25 ; Jer 29:10 . God does not willingly send — La 3:33 . Man is born to — Job 5:6 , 7 ; 14:1 . Saints appointed to — 1Th 3:3 . Consequent upon the fall — Ge 3:16-19 . Sin produces — Job 4:8 ; 20:11 ; Pr 1:31 . Sin visited with — 2Sa 12:14 ; Ps 89:30-32 ; Isa 57:17 ; Ac 13:10 , 11 . Often severe — Job 16:7-16 ; Ps 42:7 ; 66:12 ; Jon 2:3 ; Re 7:14 . Always less than we deserve — Ezr 9:13 ; Ps 103:10 . Frequently terminate in good — Ge 50:20 ; Ex 1:11 , 12 ; De 8:15 , 16 ; Jer 24:5 , 6 ; Eze 20:37 . Tempered with mercy — Ps 78:38 , 39 ; 106:43-46 ; Isa 30:18-21 ; La 3:32 ; Mic 7:7-9 ; Na 1:12 . Saints are to expect — Joh 16:33 ; Ac 14:22 . Of saints, are comparatively light — Ac 20:23 , 24 ; Ro 8:18 ; 2Co 4:17 . Of saints, are but temporary — Ps 30:5 ; 103:9 ; Isa 54:7 , 8 ; Joh 16:20 ; 1Pe 1:6 ; 5:10 . Saints have joy under — Job 5:17 ; Jas 5:11 . Of saints, end in joy and blessedness — Ps 126:5 , 6 ; Isa 61:2 , 3 ; Mt 5:4 ; 1Pe 4:13 , 14 . Often arise from the profession of the gospel — Mt 24:9 ; Joh 15:21 ; 2Ti 3:11 , 12 . Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God — De 8:5 ; Ps 119:75 ; Pr 3:12 ; 1Co 11:32 ; Heb 12:6 , 7 ; Re 3:19 .
Afflictions Made Beneficial
In promoting the glory of God — Joh 9:1-3 ; 11:3 , 4 ; 21:18 , 19 . In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of God — Ps 34:19 , 20 ; 2Co 4:8-11 . In teaching us the will of God — Ps 119:71 ; Isa 26:9 ; Mic 6:9 . In turning us to God — De 4:30 , 31 ; Ne 1:8 , 9 ; Ps 78:34 ; Isa 10:20 , 21 ; Ho 2:6 , 7 . In keeping us from again departing from God — Job 34:31 , 32 ; Isa 10:20 ; Eze 14:10 , 11 . In leading us to seek God in prayer — Jdj 4:3 ; Jer 31:18 ; La 2:17-19 ; Ho 5:14 , 15 ; Jon 2:1 . In convincing us of sin — Job 36:8 , 9 ; Ps 119:67 ; Lu 15:16-18 . In leading us to confession of sin — Nu 21:7 ; Ps 32:5 ; 51:3 , 5 . In testing and exhibiting our sincerity — Job 23:10 ; Ps 66:10 ; Pr 17:3 . In trying our faith and obedience — Ge 22:1 , 2 ; Heb 11:17 ; Ex 15:23-25 ; De 8:2 , 16 ; 1Pe 1:7 ; Re 2:10 . In humbling us — De 8:3 , 16 ; 2Ch 7:13 , 14 ; La 3:19 , 20 ; 2Co 12:7 . In purifying us — Ec 7:2 , 3 ; Isa 1:25 , 26 ; 48:10 ; Jer 9:6 , 7 ; Zec 13:9 ; Mal 3:2 , 3 . In exercising our patience — Ps 40:1 ; Ro 5:3 ; Jas 1:3 ; 1Pe 2:20 . In rendering us fruitful in good works — Joh 15:2 ; Heb 12:10 , 11 . In furthering the gospel — Ac 8:3 , 4 ; 11:19-21 ; Php 1:12 ; 2Ti 2:9 , 10 ; 4:16 , 17 . Exemplified Joseph’s brethren. — Ge 42:21 . Joseph. — Ge 45:5 , 7 , 8 . Israel. — De 8:3 , 5 . Josiah. — 2Ki 22:19 . Hezekiah. — 2Ch 32:25 , 26 . Manasseh. — 2Ch 33:12 . Jonah. — Jon 2:7 . Prodigal’s son. — Lu 15:21 .
Afflictions of the Wicked, The
God is glorified in — Ex 14:4 ; Eze 38:22 , 23 . God holds in derision — Ps 37:13 ; Pr 1:26 , 27 . Are multiplied — De 31:17 ; Job 20:12-18 ; Ps 32:10 . Are continual — Job 15:20 ; Ec 2:23 ; Isa 32:10 . Are often sudden — Ps 73:10 ; Pr 6:15 ; Isa 30:13 ; Re 18:10 . Are often judicially sent — Job 21:17 ; Ps 107:17 ; Jer 30:15 . Are for examples to others — Ps 64:7-9 ; Zep 3:6 , 7 ; 1Co 10:5-11 ; 2Pe 2:6 . Are ineffectual of themselves, for their conversion — Ex 9:30 ; Isa 9:13 ; Jer 2:30 ; Hag 2:17 . Their persecution of saints, a cause of — De 30:7 ; Ps 55:19 ; Zec 2:9 ; 2Th 1:6 . Impenitence is a cause of — Pr 1:30 , 31 ; Eze 24:13 ; Am 4:6-12 ; Zec 7:11 , 12 ; Re 2:21 , 22 . Sometimes humble them — 1Ki 21:27 . Frequently harden — Ne 9:28 , 29 ; Jer 5:3 . Produce slavish fear — Job 15:24 ; Ps 73:19 ; Jer 49:3 , 5 . Saints should not be alarmed at — Pr 3:25 , 26 . Exemplified Pharaoh and the Egyptians. — Ex 9:14 , 15 ; 14:24 , 25 . Ahaziah. — 2Ki 1:1-4 . Gehazi. — 2Ki 5:27 . Jehoram. — 2Ch 21:12-19 . Uzziah. — 2Ch 26:19-21 . Ahaz, &c. — 2Ch 28:5-8 , 22 .
Agriculture or Husbandry
The cultivation of the earth — Ge 3:23 . The occupation of man before the fall — Ge 2:15 . Rendered laborious by the curse on the earth — Ge 3:17-19 . Man doomed to labour in, after the fall — Ge 3:23 . Contributes to the support of all — Ec 5:9 . The providence of God to be acknowledged in the produce of — Jer 5:24 ; Ho 2:8 . Requires Wisdom. — Isa 28:26 . Diligence. — Pr 27:23-27 ; Ec 11:6 . Toil. — 2Ti 2:6 . Patience in waiting. — Jas 5:7 . Diligence in, abundantly recompensed — Pr 12:11 ; 13:23 ; 28:19 ; Heb 6:7 . Persons engaged in, called Tillers of the ground. — Ge 4:2 . Husbandmen. — 2Ch 26:10 . Labourers. — Mt 9:37 ; 20:1 . Peace favourable to — Isa 2:4 ; Jer 31:24 . War destructive to — Jer 50:16 ; 51:23 . Patriarchs engaged in — Ge 4:2 ; 9:20 . The labour of, supposed to be lessened by Noah — Ge 5:29 ; 9:20 . The Jews loved and followed — Jdj 6:11 ; 1Ki 19:19 ; 2Ch 26:10 . Soil of Canaan suited to — Ge 13:10 ; De 8:7-9 . Climate of Canaan favourable to — De 11:10 , 11 . Was promoted amongst the Jews by Allotments to each family. — Nu 36:7-9 . The rights of redemption. — Le 25:23-28 . Separation from other nations. — Ex 33:16 . The prohibition against usury. — Ex 22:25 . The promises of God’s blessings on. — Le 26:4 ; De 7:13 ; 11:14 , 15 . Enactments to protect Not to covet the fields of another. — De 5:21 . Not to move landmarks. — De 19:14 ; Pr 22:28 . Not to cut down crops of another. — De 23:25 . Against the trespass of cattle. — Ex 22:5 . Against injuring the produce of. — Ex 22:5 . Often performed by hirelings — 1Ch 27:26 ; 2Ch 26:10 ; Mt 20:8 ; Lu 17:7 . Not to be engaged in during the Sabbatical year — Ex 23:10 , 11 . Produce of, given as rent for land — Mt 21:33 , 34 . Produce of, often blasted because of sin — Isa 5:10 ; 7:23 ; Jer 12:13 ; Joe 1:10 , 11 . Grief occasioned by the failure of the fruits of — Joe 1:11 ; Am 5:16 , 17 . Produce of, exported — 1Ki 5:11 ; Eze 27:17 . Operations in Hedging. — Isa 5:2 , 5 ; Ho 2:6 . Ploughing. — Job 1:14 . Digging. — Isa 5:6 ; Lu 13:8 ; 16:3 . Manuring. — Isa 25:10 ; Lu 14:34 , 35 . Harrowing. — Job 39:10 ; Isa 28:24 . Gathering out the stones. — Isa 5:2 . Sowing. — Ec 11:4 ; Isa 32:20 ; Mt 13:3 . Planting. — Pr 31:16 ; Isa 44:14 ; Jer 31:5 . Watering. — De 11:10 ; 1Co 3:6-8 . Weeding. — Mt 13:28 . Grafting. — Ro 11:17-19 , 24 . Pruning. — Le 25:3 ; Isa 5:6 ; Joh 15:2 . Mowing. — Ps 129:7 ; Am 7:1 . Reaping. — Isa 17:5 . Binding. — Ge 37:7 ; Mt 13:30 . Gleaning. — Le 19:9 ; Ru 2:3 . Stacking. — Ex 22:6 . Threshing. — De 25:4 ; Jdj 6:11 . Winnowing. — Ru 3:2 ; Mt 3:12 . Storing in barns. — Mt 6:26 ; 13:30 . Beasts used in The ox. — De 25:4 . The ass. — De 22:10 . The horse. — Isa 28:28 . Implements of The plough. — 1Sa 13:20 . The harrow. — 2Sa 12:31 . The mattock. — 1Sa 13:20 ; Isa 7:25 . The sickle. — De 16:9 ; 23:25 . The pruning-hook. — Isa 18:5 ; Joe 3:10 . The fork. — 1Sa 13:21 . The axe. — 1Sa 13:20 . The teethed threshing instrument. — Isa 41:15 . The flail, &c. — Isa 28:27 . The cart. — 1Sa 6:7 ; Isa 28:27 , 28 . The shovel. — Isa 30:24 . The sieve. — Am 9:9 . The fan. — Isa 30:24 ; Mt 3:12 . Illustrative of Culture of the Church. — 1Co 3:9 . Culture of the heart. — Jer 4:3 ; Ho 10:12 .
Alliance and Society With the Enemies of God
Forbidden — Ex 23:32 ; 34:12 ; De 7:2 , 3 ; 13:6 , 8 ; Jos 23:6 , 7 ; Jdj 2:2 ; Ezr 9:12 ; Pr 1:10 , 15 ; 2Co 6:14-17 ; Eph 5:11 . Lead to idolatry — Ex 34:15 , 16 ; Nu 25:1-8 ; De 7:4 ; Jdj 3:5-7 ; Re 2:20 . Have led to murder and human sacrifice — Ps 106:37 , 38 . Provoke the anger of God — De 7:4 ; 31:16 , 17 ; 2Ch 19:2 ; Ezr 9:13 , 14 ; Ps 106:29 , 40 ; Isa 2:6 . Provoke God to leave mean to reap the fruits of them — Jos 23:12 , 13 ; Jdj 2:1-3 . Are ensnaring — Ex 23:33 ; Nu 25:18 ; De 12:30 ; 13:6 ; Ps 106:36 . Are enslaved — 2Pe 2:18 , 19 . Are defiling — Ezr 9:1 , 2 . Are degrading — Isa 1:23 . Are ruinous to spiritual interest — Pr 29:24 ; Heb 12:14 , 15 ; 2Pe 3:17 . Are ruinous to moral character — 1Co 15:33 . Are a proof of folly — Pr 12:11 . Children who enter into, bring shame upon their parents — Pr 28:7 . Evil consequences of — Pr 28:19 ; Jer 51:7 . The wicked are prone to — Ps 50:18 ; Jer 2:25 . The wicked tempt saints to — Ne 6:2-4 . Sin of, to be confessed, deeply repented of, and forsaken — Ezr 10:1-44 . Involve saints in their guiltiness — 2Jo 1 :9-11; Re 18:4 . Involve saints in their punishment — Nu 16:26 ; Jer 51:6 ; Re 18:4 . Unbecoming in those called saints — 2Ch 19:2 ; 2Co 6:14-16 ; Php 2:15 . Exhortations to shun all inducements to — Pr 1:10-15 ; 4:14 , 15 ; 2Pe 3:17 . Exhortations to hate and avoid — Pr 14:7 ; Ro 16:17 ; 1Co 5:9-11 ; Eph 5:6 , 7 ; 1Ti 6:5 ; 2Ti 3:5 . A call to come out from — Nu 16:26 ; Ezr 10:11 ; Jer 51:6 , 45 ; 2Co 6:17 ; 2Th 3:6 ; Re 18:4 . Means of preservation from — Pr 2:10-20 ; 19:27 . Blessedness of avoiding — Ps 1:1 . Blessedness of forsaking — Ezr 9:12 ; Pr 9:6 ; 2Co 6:17 , 18 . Saints grieve to meet with, in their intercourse with the world — Ps 57:4 ; 120:5 , 6 ; 2Pe 2:7 , 8 . Saints grieve to witness in their brethren — Ge 26:35 ; Ezr 9:3 ; 10:6 . Saints hate and avoid — Ps 26:4 , 5 ; 31:6 ; 101:7 ; Re 2:2 . Saints deprecate — Ge 49:6 ; Ps 6:8 ; 15:4 ; 101:4 , 7 ; 119:115 ; 139:19 . Saints are separate from — Ex 33:16 ; Ezr 6:21 . Saints should be circumspect when unintentionally thrown into — Mt 10:16 ; Col 4:5 ; 1Pe 2:12 . Pious parents prohibit, to their children — Ge 28:1 . Persons in authority should denounce — Ezr 10:9-11 ; Ne 13:23-27 . Punishment of — Nu 33:56 ; De 7:4 ; Jos 23:13 ; Jdj 2:3 ; 3:5-8 ; Ezr 9:7 , 14 ; Ps 106:41 , 42 ; Re 2:16 , 22 , 23 . Exemplified Solomon. — 1Ki 11:1-8 . Rehoboam. — 1Ki 12:8 , 9 . Jehoshaphat. — 2Ch 18:3 ; 19:2 ; 20:35-37 . Jehoram. — 2Ch 21:6 . Ahaziah. — 2Ch 22:3-5 . Israelites. — Ezr 9:1 , 2 . Israel. — Eze 44:7 . Judas Iscariot. — Mt 26:14-16 . Examples of avoiding Man of God. — 1Ki 13:7-10 . Nehemiah, &c. — Ne 6:2-4 ; 10:29-31 . David. — Ps 101:4-7 ; 119:115 . Jeremiah. — Jer 15:17 . Joseph of Arimathaea. — Lu 23:51 . Church of Ephesus. — Re 2:6 . Examples of forsaking Israelites. — Nu 16:27 ; Ezr 6:21 , 22 ; 10:3 , 4 , 16 , 17 . Sons of the Priests. — Ezr 10:18 , 19 . Examples of the judgments of God against Korah, &c. — Nu 16:32 . Ahaziah. — 2Ch 22:7 , 8 . Judas Iscariot. — Ac 1:18 .
Altars
Designed for sacrifice — Ex 20:24 . To be made of earth, or unhewn stone — Ex 20:24 , 25 ; De 27:5 , 6 . Of brick, hateful to God — Isa 65:3 . Natural rocks sometimes used as — Jdj 6:19-21 ; 13:19 , 20 . Were not to have steps up to them — Ex 20:26 . For idolatrous worship, often erected on roofs of houses — 2Ki 23:12 ; Jer 19:13 ; 32:29 . Idolaters planted groves near — Jdj 6:30 ; 1Ki 16:32 , 33 ; 2Ki 21:3 . The Jews not to plant groves near — De 16:21 . For idolatrous worship, to be destroyed — Ex 34:13 ; De 7:5 . Probable origin of inscriptions on — De 27:8 . Mentioned in scripture Of Noah. — Ge 8:20 . Of Abraham. — Ge 12:7 , 8 ; 13:18 ; 22:9 . Of Isaac. — Ge 26:25 . Of Jacob. — Ge 33:20 ; 35:1 , 3 , 7 . Of Moses. — Ex 17:15 ; 24:4 . Of Balaam. — Nu 23:1 , 14 , 29 . Of Joshua. — Jos 8:30 , 31 . Of the temple of Solomon. — 2Ch 4:1 , 19 . Of the second temple. — Ezr 3:2 , 3 . Of Reubenites, &c east of Jordan. — Jos 22:10 . Of Gideon. — Jdj 6:26 , 27 . Of the people of Israel. — Jdj 21:4 . Of Samuel. — 1Sa 7:17 . Of David. — 2Sa 24:21 , 25 . Of Jeroboam at Bethel. — 1Ki 12:33 . Of Ahaz. — 2Ki 16:10-12 . Of the Athenians. — Ac 17:23 . For burnt-offering. — Ex 27:1-8 . For incense. — Ex 30:1-6 . Protection afforded by — 1Ki 1:50 , 51 . Afforded no protection to murderers — Ex 21:14 ; 1Ki 2:18-34 .
Altar of Burnt Offering, The
Dimensions, &c of — Ex 27:1 ; 38:1 . Horns on the corners of — Ex 27:2 ; 38:2 . Covered with brass — Ex 27:2 . All its vessels of brass — Ex 27:3 ; 38:3 . A net-working grate of brass placed in — Ex 27:4 , 5 ; 38:4 . Furnished with rings and staves — Ex 27:6 , 7 ; 38:5-7 . Made after a divine pattern — Ex 27:8 . Called The brazen altar. — Ex 39:39 ; 1Ki 8:64 . The altar of God. — Ps 43:4 . The altar of the Lord. — Mal 2:13 . Placed in the court before the door of the tabernacle — Ex 40:6 , 29 . Sanctified by God — Ex 29:44 . Anointed and sanctified with holy oil — Ex 40:10 ; Le 8:10 , 11 . Cleansed and purified with blood — Ex 29:36 , 37 . Was most holy — Ex 40:10 . Sanctified whatever touched it — Ex 29:37 . All sacrifices to be offered on — Ex 29:38-42 ; Isa 56:7 . All gifts to be presented at — Mt 5:23 , 24 . Nothing polluted or defective to be offered on — Le 22:22 ; Mal 1:7 , 8 . Offering at the dedication of — Nu 7:1-89 . The fire upon Came from before the Lord. — Le 9:24 . Was continually burning. — Le 6:13 . Consumed the sacrifices. — Le 1:8 , 9 . Sacrifices bound to the horns of — Ps 118:27 . The blood of sacrifices put on the horns and poured at the foot of — Ex 29:12 ; Le 4:7 , 18 , 25 ; 8:15 . The priests Alone to serve. — Nu 18:3 , 7 . Derived support from. — 1Co 9:13 . Ahaz removed and profaned — 2Ki 16:10-16 . The Jews condemned for swearing lightly by — Mt 23:18 , 19 . A type of Christ — Heb 13:10 .
Altar of Incense
Dimensions, &c of — Ex 30:1 , 2 ; 37:25 . Covered with Gold — Ex 30:3 ; 37:26 . Top of, surrounded with a crown of gold — Ex 30:3 ; 37:26 . Had four rings of gold under the crown for the staves — Ex 30:4 ; 37:27 . Staves of, covered with gold — Ex 30:5 . Called the golden altar — Ex 39:38 . Placed before the vail in the outer sanctuary — Ex 30:6 ; 40:5 , 26 . Said to be before the Lord — Le 4:7 ; 1Ki 9:25 . Anointed with holy oil — Ex 30:26 , 27 . The priest burned incense on every morning and evening — Ex 30:7 , 8 . No strange incense nor any sacrifice to be offered on — Ex 30:9 . Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year — Ex 30:10 ; Le 16:18 , 19 . The blood of all sin offerings put on the horns of — Le 4:7 , 18 . Punishment for Offering strange fire on. — Le 10:1 , 2 . Unauthorised offering on. — 2Ch 26:16-19 . Covered by the priest before removal from the sanctuary — Nu 4:11 . A type of Christ — Re 8:3 ; 9:3 .
Amalekites, The
Descent of — Ge 36:12 , 16 . Character of Wicked. — 1Sa 15:18 . Oppressive. — Jdj 10:12 . Warlike and Cruel. — 1Sa 15:33 . Governed by Kings — 1Sa 15:20 , 32 . A powerful and influential nation — Nu 24:7 . Possessed cities — 1Sa 15:5 . COUNTRY of In the south of Canaan. — Nu 13:29 ; 1Sa 27:8 . Extended from Havilah to Shur. — 1Sa 15:7 . Was the scene of ancient warfare. — Ge 14:7 . Part of the Kenites dwelt amongst — 1Sa 15:6 . Were the first to oppose Israel — Ex 17:8 . Discomfited at Rephidim through the intercession of Moses — Ex 17:9-13 . Doomed to utter destruction for opposing Israel — Ex 17:14 , 16 ; De 25:19 . Their utter destruction foretold — Nu 24:20 . Presumption of Israel punished by — Nu 14:45 . United with Eglon against Israel — Jdj 3:13 . Part of their possessions taken by Ephraim — Jdj 5:14 ; 12:15 . With Midian, oppressed Israel — Jdj 6:3-5 . Overcome by Gideon — Jdj 6:33 , 34 ; 7:21 , 22 . Saul Overcame, and delivered Israel. — 1Sa 14:48 . Commissioned to destroy. — 1Sa 15:1-3 . Massacred. — 1Sa 15:4-8 . Condemned for not utterly destroying. — 1Sa 15:9-26 ; 28:18 . Agag, king of, slain by Samuel — 1Sa 15:32 , 33 . Invaded by David — 1Sa 27:8 , 9 . Pillaged and burned Ziklag — 1Sa 30:1 , 2 . Pursued and slain by David — 1Sa 30:10-20 . Spoil taken from, consecrated — 2Sa 8:11 , 12 . Confederated against Israel — Ps 83:7 . Remnant of, completely destroyed during the reign of Hezekiah — 1Ch 4:41-43 .
Ambition
God condemns — Ge 11:7 ; Isa 5:8 . Christ condemns — Mt 18:1 , 3 , 4 ; 20:25 , 26 ; 23:11 , 12 . Saints avoid — Ps 131:1 , 2 . Vanity of — Job 20:5-9 ; 24:24 ; Ps 49:11-20 . Leads to strife and contention — Jas 4:1 , 2 . Punishment of — Pr 17:19 ; Isa 14:12-15 ; Eze 31:10 , 11 ; Ob 1 :3,4. Connected with Pride. — Hab 2:5 . Covetousness. — Hab 2:8 , 9 . Cruelty. — Hab 2:12 . Exemplified Adam and Eve. — Ge 3:5 , 6 . Builders of Babel. — Ge 11:4 . Miriam and Aaron. — Nu 12:2 . Korah, &c. — Nu 16:3 . Absalom. — 2Sa 15:4 ; 18:18 . Adonijah. — 1Ki 1:5 . Sennacherib. — 2Ki 19:23 . Shebna. — Isa 22:16 . Sons of Zebedee. — Mt 20:21 . Antichrist. — 2Th 2:4 . Diotrephes. — 3Jo 1 :9.
Ammonites, The
Descent of — Ge 19:38 . Called the Children of Lot. — De 2:19 . Children of Ammon. — Jer 25:21 . Governed by hereditary kings — 2Sa 10:1 . Country of Belonged to the Zamzummims. — De 2:20 , 21 . Bordered on the Amorites. — Nu 21:24 . as fertile. — Jer 49:4 . Well fortified. — Nu 21:24 . Half of, given to the Gadites. — Jos 13:25 . Character of Cruel and covetous. — Am 1:13 . Proud and reproachful. — Zep 2:10 . Vindictive. — Eze 25:3 , 6 . Fond of ornaments. — 2Ch 20:25 . Idolatrous. — Jdj 10:6 ; 1Ki 11:7 , 33 ; 2Ki 23:13 . Superstitious. — Jer 27:3 , 9 . Chief cities of Rabbah. — 2Sa 12:26 , 27 ; Jer 49:3 . Ai. — Jer 49:3 . Jewish laws respecting Perpetual exclusion from the congregation. — De 23:3 ; Ne 13:1 . No covenant to made with. — De 23:6 . Not to be distressed. — De 2:19 ; 2Ch 20:10 . Assisted Eglon against Israel — Jdj 3:12 , 13 . With the Philistines oppressed Israel for eighteen years — Jdj 10:6-9 . Jephthah raised up to deliver Israel from — Jdj 10:15-18 ; 11:4-33 . Proposed a disgraceful treaty to Jabesh-gilead — 1Sa 11:1-3 . Saul’s victories over — 1Sa 11:11 ; 14:47 . Ill-treated David’s ambassadors — 2Sa 10:1-4 . Hired the Syrians against David — 2Sa 10:6 . Victories of Joab over — 2Sa 10:7-14 ; 12:26-29 . The royal treasure of, taken — 2Sa 12:30 . Of Rabbah reduced to hard bondage — 2Sa 12:31 . Spoil of, consecrated to God — 2Sa 8:11 , 12 . One of David’s mighty men was of — 2Sa 23:37 . Solomon intermarried with, and introduced idols of into Israel — 1Ki 11:1-5 . Confederated against Jehoshaphat — 2Ch 20:1 ; Ps 83:7 . Miraculous defeat of — 2Ch 20:5-24 . Submitted to Uzziah — 2Ch 26:8 . Defeated by Jotham — 2Ch 27:5 . Seized upon the possessions of Gad — Jer 49:1 . Aided the Chaldeans against Judah — 2Ki 24:2 . Vexed the Jews after captivity — Ne 4:3 , 7 , 8 . The Jews reprobated for intermarrying with — Ezr 9:1-3 ; Ne 13:23-28 . Predictions respecting Subjection to Babylon. — Jer 25:9-21 ; 27:3 , 6 . Destructions for hatred to Israel. — Eze 25:2-10 ; Zep 2:8 , 9 . Punishment for oppressive cruelty. — Jer 49:1-5 ; Am 1:13-15 . Restoration. — Jer 49:6 . Subjection to the Jews. — Isa 11:14 .
Amorites, The
Descent of — Ge 10:15 , 16 ; 1Ch 1:13 , 14 . One of the seven nations of Canaan — Ge 15:21 ; Ex 3:8 , 17 . Governed by many independent kings — Jos 5:1 ; 9:10 . Kings of, great and powerful — Ps 136:18 , 20 . Originally inhabited a mountain district in the south — Nu 13:29 ; De 1:7 , 20 ; Jdj 1:36 . Acquired an extensive territory from Moab east of Jordan — Nu 21:26 , 30 . Had many and strong cities — Nu 32:17 , 33 . Of gigantic strength and stature — Am 2:9 . Character of Profane and wicked. — Ge 15:16 . Idolatrous. — Jos 24:15 . Defeated by Chedorlaomer, &c — Ge 14:7 . Joined Abraham against the kings — Ge 14:13 , 24 . Jacob took a portion from — Ge 48:22 . Forbearance of God towards — Ge 15:16 . Doomed to utter destruction — De 20:17 , 18 . Refused a passage to Israel — Nu 21:21-23 ; De 2:30 . Deprived of their eastern territory by Israel — Nu 21:24-35 . Land of, given to Reubenites, &c — Jos 13:15-31 . Western kings of, confederated against Israel — Jos 10:1-5 . Miraculous overthrow of — Jos 10:11-14 . Kings of, degraded and slain — Jos 10:24-27 . The Gibeonites a tribe of, deceived Israel into a league — 2Sa 21:2 , Jos 9:3-16 . The Israelites unable to expel, but extracted tribute from — Jdj 1:34 , 35 . Had peace with Israel in the days of Samuel — 1Sa 7:14 . Brought into bondage by Solomon — 1Ki 9:20 , 21 . Ahab followed the abominations of — 1Ki 21:26 . Manasseh exceeded abominations of — 2Ki 21:11 . The Jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with — Ezr 9:1 , 2 . Descent from, illustrative of man’s natural state — Eze 16:3 .
Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly
Belong to the works of the flesh — Ga 5:19 , 21 . Are transitory — Job 21:12 , 13 ; Heb 11:25 . Are all vanity — Ec 2:11 . Choke the word of God in the heart — Lu 8:14 . Formed a part of idolatrous worship — Ex 32:4 , 6 , 19 ; 1Co 10:7 ; Jdj 16:23-25 . Lead to Rejection of God. — Job 21:14 , 15 . Poverty. — Pr 21:17 . Disregard of the judgments and works of God. — Isa 5:12 ; Am 6:1-6 . Terminate in sorrow — Pr 14:13 . Are likely to lead to greater evil — Job 1:5 ; Mt 14:6-8 . The wicked seek for happiness in — Ec 2:1 , 8 . Indulgence in A proof of folly. — Ec 7:4 . A characteristic of the wicked. — Isa 47:8 ; Eph 4:17 , 19 ; 2Ti 3:4 ; Tit 3:3 ; 1Pe 4:3 . A proof of spiritual death. — 1Ti 5:6 . An abuse of riches. — Jas 5:1 , 5 . Wisdom of abstaining from — Ec 7:2 , 3 . Shunned by the saints — 1Pe 4:3 . Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked — 1Pe 4:4 . Denounced by God — Isa 5:11 , 12 . Punishment of — Ec 11:9 ; 2Pe 2:13 . Renunciation of, Exemplified Moses. — Heb 11:25 .
Anakim, The
Descent of — Nu 13:22 ; Jos 15:13 . Were called The sons of Anak. — Nu 13:33 . The sons of the Anakim. — De 1:28 . The children of the Anakims. — De 9:2 . Divided into three tribes — Jos 15:14 . Inhabited the mountains of Judah — Jos 11:21 . Hebron, chief city of — Jos 14:15 ; 21:11 . Of gigantic strength and stature — De 2:10 , 11 , 21 . Israel terrified by — Nu 14:1 ; 13:33 . Hebron a possession of, given to Caleb for his faithfulness — Jos 14:6-14 . Driven from Hebron by Caleb — Jos 15:13 , 14 . Driven from Kirjathsepher or Debir by Othniel — Jos 15:15-17 ; Jdj 1:12 , 13 . Almost annihilated — Jos 11:21 , 22 .
Angels
Created by God and Christ — Ne 9:6 ; Col 1:16 . Worship God and Christ — Ne 9:6 ; Php 2:9-11 ; Heb 1:6 . Are ministering Spirits — 1Ki 19:5 ; Ps 68:17 ; 104:4 ; Lu 16:22 ; Ac 12:7-11 ; 27:23 ; Heb 1:7 , 14 . Communicate the will of God and Christ — Da 8:16 , 17 ; 9:21-23 ; 10:11 ; 12:6 , 7 ; Mt 2:13 , 20 ; Lu 1:19 , 28 ; Ac 5:20 ; 8:26 ; 10:5 ; 27:23 ; Re 1:1 . Obey the will of God — Ps 103:20 ; Mt 6:10 . Execute the purposes of God — Nu 22:22 ; Ps 103:21 ; Mt 13:39-42 ; 28:2 ; Joh 5:4 ; Re 5:2 . Execute the judgments of God — 2Sa 24:16 ; 2Ki 19:35 ; Ps 35:5 , 6 ; Ac 12:23 ; Re 16:1 . Celebrate the praises of God — Job 38:7 ; Ps 148:2 ; Isa 6:3 ; Lu 2:13 , 14 ; Re 5:11 , 12 ; 7:11 , 12 . The law given by the ministration of — Ps 68:17 ; Ac 7:53 ; Heb 2:2 . Announced The conception of Christ. — Mt 1:20 , 21 ; Lu 1:31 . The birth of Christ. — Lu 2:10-12 . The resurrection of Christ. — Mt 28:5-7 ; Lu 24:23 . The ascension and second coming of Christ. — Ac 1:11 . The conception of John the Baptist. — Lu 1:13 , 36 . Minister to Christ — Mt 4:11 ; Lu 22:43 ; Joh 1:51 . Are subject to Christ — Eph 1:21 ; Col 1:16 ; 2:10 ; 1Pe 3:22 . Shall execute the purposes of Christ — Mt 13:41 ; 24:31 . Shall attend Christ at his second coming — Mt 16:27 ; 25:31 ; Mr 8:38 ; 2Th 1:7 . Know and delight in the gospel of Christ — Eph 3:9 , 10 ; 1Ti 3:16 ; 1Pe 1:12 . Ministration of, obtained by prayer — Mt 26:53 ; Ac 12:5 , 7 . Rejoice over every repentant sinner — Lu 15:7 , 10 . Have charge over the children of God — Ps 34:7 ; 91:11 , 12 ; Da 6:22 ; Mt 18:10 . Are of different orders — Isa 6:2 ; 1Th 4:16 ; 1Pe 3:22 ; Jude 1 :9; Re 12:7 . Not to be worshipped — Col 2:18 ; Re 19:10 ; 22:9 . Are examples of meekness — 2Pe 2:11 ; Jude 1 :9. Are wise — 2Sa 14:20 . Are mighty — Ps 103:20 . Are holy — Mt 25:31 . Are elect — 1Ti 5:21 . Are innumerable — Job 25:3 ; Heb 12:22 .
Anger
Forbidden — Ec 7:9 ; Mt 5:22 ; Ro 12:19 . A work of the flesh — Ga 5:20 . A characteristic of fools — Pr 12:16 ; 14:29 ; 27:3 ; Ec 7:9 . Connected with Pride. — Pr 21:24 . Cruelty. — Ge 49:7 ; Pr 27:3 , 4 . Clamour and evil-speaking. — Eph 4:31 . Malice and blasphemy. — Col 3:8 . Strife and contention. — Pr 21:19 ; 29:22 ; 30:33 . Brings its own punishment — Job 5:2 ; Pr 19:19 ; 25:28 . Grievous words stir up — Jdj 12:4 ; 2Sa 19:43 ; Pr 15:1 . Should not betray us into sin — Ps 37:8 ; Eph 4:26 . In prayer be free from — 1Ti 2:8 . May be averted by wisdom — Pr 29:8 . Meekness pacifies — Pr 15:1 ; Ec 10:4 . Children should not be provoked to — Eph 6:4 ; Col 3:21 . Be slow to — Pr 15:18 ; 16:32 ; 19:11 ; Tit 1:7 ; Jas 1:19 . Avoid those given to — Ge 49:6 ; Pr 22:24 . Justifiable, Exemplified Our Lord. — Mr 3:5 . Jacob. — Ge 31:36 . Moses. — Ex 11:8 ; 32:19 ; Le 10:16 ; Nu 16:15 . Nehemiah. — Ne 5:6 ; 13:17 , 25 . Sinful, Exemplified Cain. — Ge 4:5 , 6 . Esau. — Ge 27:45 . Simeon and Levi. — Ge 49:5-7 . Moses. — Nu 20:10 , 11 . Balaam. — Nu 22:27 . Saul. — 1Sa 20:30 . Ahab. — 1Ki 21:4 . Naaman. — 2Ki 5:11 . Asa. — 2Ch 16:10 . Uzziah. — 2Ch 26:19 . Haman. — Es 3:5 . Nebuchadnezzar. — Da 3:13 . Jonah. — Jon 4:4 . Herod. — Mt 2:16 . Jews. — Lu 4:28 . High Priest, &c. — Ac 5:17 ; 7:54 .
Anger of God, The
Averted by Christ — Lu 2:11 , 14 ; Ro 5:9 ; 2Co 5:18 , 19 ; Eph 2:14 , 17 ; Col 1:20 ; 1Th 1:10 . Is averted from them that believe — Joh 3:14-18 ; Ro 3:25 ; 5:1 . Is averted upon confession of sin and repentance — Job 33:27 , 28 ; Ps 106:43-45 ; Jer 3:12 , 13 ; 18:7 , 8 ; 31:18-20 ; Joe 2:12-14 ; Lu 15:18-20 . Is slow — Ps 103:8 ; Isa 48:9 ; Jon 4:2 ; Na 1:3 . Is righteous — Ps 58:10 , 11 ; La 1:18 ; Ro 2:6 , 8 ; 3:5 , 6 ; Re 16:6 , 7 . The justice of, not to be questioned — Ro 9:18 , 20 , 22 . Manifested in terrors — Ex 14:24 ; Ps 76:6-8 ; Jer 10:10 ; La 2:20-22 . Manifested in judgments and afflictions — Job 21:17 ; Ps 78:49-51 ; 90:7 ; Isa 9:19 ; Jer 7:20 ; Eze 7:19 ; Heb 3:17 . Cannot be resisted — Job 9:13 ; 14:13 ; Ps 76:7 ; Na 1:6 . Aggravated by continual provocation — Nu 32:14 . Specially reserved for the day of wrath — Zep 1:14-18 ; Mt 25:41 ; Ro 2:5 , 8 ; 2Th 1:8 ; Re 6:17 ; 11:18 ; 19:15 . Against The wicked. — Ps 7:11 ; 21:8 , 9 ; Isa 3:8 ; 13:9 ; Na 1:2 , 3 ; Ro 1:18 ; 2:8 ; Eph 5:6 ; Col 3:6 . Those who forsake him. — Ezr 8:22 ; Isa 1:4 . Unbelief. — Ps 78:21 , 22 ; Heb 3:18 , 19 ; Joh 3:36 . Impenitence. — Ps 7:12 ; Pr 1:30 , 31 ; Isa 9:13 , 14 ; Ro 2:5 . Apostasy. — Heb 10:26 , 27 . Idolatry. — De 29:20 , 27 , 28 ; 32:19 , 20 , 22 ; Jos 23:16 ; 2Ki 22:17 ; Ps 78:58 , 59 ; Jer 44:3 . Sin, in saints. — Ps 89:30-32 ; 90:7-9 ; 99:8 ; 102:9 , 10 ; Isa 47:6 . Extreme, against those who oppose the gospel — Ps 2:2 , 3 , 5 ; 1Th 2:16 . Folly of provoking — Jer 7:19 ; 1Co 10:22 . To be dreaded — Ps 2:12 ; 76:7 ; 90:11 ; Mt 10:28 . To be deprecated — Ex 32:11 ; Ps 6:1 ; 38:1 ; 74:1 , 2 ; Isa 64:9 . Removal of, should be prayed for — Ps 39:10 ; 79:5 ; 80:4 ; Da 9:16 ; Hab 3:2 . Tempered with mercy to saints — Ps 30:5 ; Isa 26:20 ; 54:8 ; 57:15 , 16 ; Jer 30:11 ; Mic 7:11 . To be born with submission — 2Sa 24:17 ; La 3:39 , 43 ; Mic 7:9 . Should lead to repentance — Isa 42:24 , 25 ; Jer 4:8 . Exemplified against The old world. — Ge 7:21-23 . Builders of Babel. — Ge 11:8 . Cities of the plain. — Ge 19:24 , 25 . Egyptians. — Ex 7:20 ; 8:6 , 16 , 24 ; 9:3 , 9 , 23 ; 10:13 , 22 ; 12:29 ; 14:27 . Israelites. — Ex 32:35 ; Nu 11:1 , 33 ; 14:40-45 ; 21:6 ; 25:9 ; 2Sa 24:1 , 15 . Enemies of Israel. — 1Sa 5:6 ; 7:10 . Nadab, &c. — Le 10:2 . The Spies. — Nu 14:37 . Korah, &c. — Nu 16:31 , 35 . Aaron and Miriam. — Nu 12:9 , 10 . Five Kings. — Jos 10:25 . Abimelech. — Jdj 9:56 . Men of Bethshemesh. — 1Sa 6:19 . Saul. — 1Sa 31:6 . Uzzah. — 2Sa 6:7 . Saul’s family. — 2Sa 21:1 . Sennacherib. — 2Ki 19:28 , 35 , 37 .
Anointing
With oil — Ps 92:10 . With ointment — Joh 11:2 . Was used for Decorating the person. — Ru 3:3 . Refreshing the body. — 2Ch 28:15 . Purifying the body. — Es 2:12 ; Isa 57:9 . Curing the sick. — Mr 6:13 ; Jas 5:14 . Healing wounds. — Isa 1:6 ; Lu 10:34 . Preparing weapons for war. — Isa 21:5 . Preparing the dead for burial. — Mt 26:12 ; Mr 16:1 ; Lu 23:56 . The Jews were very fond of. — Pr 27:9 ; Am 6:6 . Was applied to The head. — Ps 23:5 ; Ec 9:8 . The face. — Ps 104:15 . The feet. — Lu 7:38 , 39 ; Joh 12:3 . The eyes. — Re 3:18 . Ointment for Richly perfumed. — Song 4:10 ; Joh 12:3 . Most expensive. — 2Ki 20:13 ; Am 6:6 ; Joh 12:3 , 5 . Prepared by the apothecary. — Ec 10:1 . An article of commerce. — Eze 27:17 ; Re 18:13 . Neglected in times of affliction. — 2Sa 12:20 ; 14:2 ; Da 10:3 . Neglect of, to guests, a mark of disrespect — Lu 7:46 . A token of joy — Ec 9:7 , 8 . Deprivation of, threatened as a punishment — De 28:40 ; Mic 6:15 . Why recommended by Christ in times of Fasting — Mt 6:17 , 18 .
Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Is from God — 2Co 1:21 . That christ should receive Foretold. — Ps 45:7 ; Isa 61:1 ; Da 9:24 . Fulfilled. — Lu 4:18 , 21 ; Ac 4:27 ; 10:38 ; Heb 1:9 . God preserves those who receive — Ps 18:50 ; 20:6 ; 89:20-23 . Saints receive — Isa 61:3 ; 1Jo 2:20 . Is abiding in saints — 1Jo 2:27 . Guides into all truth — 1Jo 2:27 . Typified — Ex 40:13-15 ; Le 8:12 ; 1Sa 16:13 ; 1Ki 19:16 .
Anointing, Sacred
Antiquity of — Ge 28:18 ; 35:14 . Consecrates to God’s service — Ex 30:29 . Persons who received Prophets. — 1Ki 19:16 ; Isa 61:1 . Priests. — Ex 40:13-15 . Kings. — Jdj 9:8 ; 1Sa 9:16 ; 1Ki 1:34 . Things which received Tabernacle, &c. — Ex 30:26 , 27 ; 40:9 . Brazen altar. — Ex 29:36 ; 40:10 . Brazen laver. — Ex 40:11 . Those who partook of Protected by God. — 1Ch 16:22 ; Ps 105:15 . Not to be injured or insulted. — 1Sa 24:6 ; 26:9 ; 2Sa 1:14 , 15 ; 19:21 . Oil or ointment for Divinely prescribed. — Ex 30:23-25 . Compounded by the priests. — 1Ch 9:30 . An holy anointing oil for ever. — Ex 30:25 , 31 . Not to be imitated. — Ex 30:32 . To be put on no stranger. — Ex 30:33 . Jews condemned for imitating. — Eze 23:41 . Illustrative of the anointing Of Christ with the Holy Spirit. — Ps 45:7 ; Isa 61:1 ; Lu 4:18 . Of saints with the Holy Spirit. — 1Jo 2:27 .
Antichrist
Denies the Father and the Son — 1Jo 2:22 . Denies the incarnation of Christ — 1Jo 4:3 ; 2Jo 1 :7. Spirit of, prevalent in apostolic times — 1Jo 2:18 . Deceit, a characteristic of — 2Jo 1 :7.
Apostates
Described — De 13:13 ; Heb 3:12 . Persecution tends to make — Mt 24:9 , 10 ; Lu 8:13 . A worldly spirit tends to make — 2Ti 4:10 . Never belonged to Christ — 1Jo 2:19 . Saints do not become — Ps 44:18 , 19 ; Heb 6:9 ; 10:39 . It is impossible to restore — Heb 6:4-6 . Guilt and punishment of — Zep 1:4-6 ; Heb 10:25-31 , 39 ; 2Pe 2:17 , 20-22 . Cautions against becoming — Heb 3:12 ; 2Pe 3:17 . Shall abound in the latter days — Mt 24:12 ; 2Th 2:3 ; 1Ti 4:1-3 . Exemplified Amaziah. — 2Ch 25:14 , 27 . Professed disciples. — Joh 6:66 . Hymenaeus and Alexander. — 1Ti 1:19 , 20 .
Apostles, The
Christ pre-eminently called "The Apostle" — Heb 3:1 . Ordained by Christ — Mr 3:14 ; Joh 15:16 . Received their title from Christ — Lu 6:13 . Called by God. — 1Co 1:1 ; 12:28 ; Ga 1:1 , 15 , 16 . Christ. — Mt 10:1 ; Mr 3:13 ; Ac 20:24 ; Ro 1:5 . The Holy Spirit. — Ac 20:24 ; Ro 1:5 . Were unlearned men — Ac 4:13 . Selected from obscure stations — Mt 4:18 . Sent first to the house of Israel — Mt 10:5 , 6 ; Lu 24:47 ; Ac 13:46 . Sent to preach the gospel to all nations — Mt 28:19 , 20 ; Mr 16:15 ; 2Ti 1:11 . Christ always present with — Mt 28:20 . Warned against a timid profession of Christ — Mt 10:27-33 . The Holy Spirit given to — Joh 20:22 ; Ac 2:1-4 ; 9:17 . Guided by the Spirit into all truth — Joh 14:26 ; 15:26 ; 16:13 . Instructed by the Spirit to answer adversaries — Mt 10:19 , 20 ; Lu 12:11 , 12 . Specially devoted to the office of the ministry — Ac 6:4 ; 20:27 . Humility urged upon — Mt 20:26 , 27 ; Mr 9:33-37 ; Lu 22:24-30 . Self-denial urged upon — Mt 10:37-39 . Mutual love urged upon — Joh 15:17 . Equal authority given to each of — Mt 16:19 ; 18:18 ; 2Co 11:5 . Were not of the world — Joh 15:19 ; 17:16 . Were hated by the world — Mt 10:22 ; 24:9 ; Joh 15:18 . Persecutions and sufferings of — Mt 10:16 , 18 ; Lu 21:16 ; Joh 15:20 ; 16:2 . Saw Christ in the flesh — Lu 1:2 ; Ac 1:22 ; 1Co 9:1 ; 1Jo 1:1 . Witnesses of the resurrection and ascension of Christ — Lu 24:33-41 , 51 ; Ac 1:2-9 ; 10:40 , 41 ; 1Co 15:8 . Empowered to work miracles — Mt 10:1 , 8 ; Mr 16:20 ; Lu 9:1 ; Ac 2:43 .
Ark of the Covenant
Dimensions, &c of — Ex 25:10 ; 37:1 . Entirely covered with gold — Ex 25:11 ; 37:2 . Surrounded with a crown of gold — Ex 25:11 . Furnished with rings and staves — Ex 25:12-15 ; 37:3-5 . Tables of testimony alone placed in — Ex 25:16 , 21 ; 1Ki 8:9 , 21 ; 2Ch 5:10 ; Heb 9:4 . Mercy-seat laid upon — Ex 25:21 ; 26:34 . Placed in the Holy of Holies — Ex 26:33 ; 40:21 ; Heb 9:3 , 4 . The pot of manna and Aaron’s rod laid up before — Heb 9:4 ; Ex 16:33 , 34 ; Nu 17:10 . A copy of the law laid in the side of — De 31:26 . Anointed with sacred oil — Ex 30:26 . Covered with the vail by the priests before removal — Nu 4:5 , 6 . Was called the Ark of God. — 1Sa 3:3 . Ark of God’s strength. — 2Ch 6:41 ; Ps 132:8 . Ark of the covenant of the Lord. — Nu 10:33 . Ark of the testimony. — Ex 30:6 ; Nu 7:89 . A symbol of the presence and glory of God — Nu 14:43 , 44 ; Jos 1:6 ; 1Sa 14:18 , 19 ; Ps 132:8 . Esteemed the glory of Israel — 1Sa 4:21 , 22 . Was holy — 2Ch 35:3 . Sanctified its resting place — 2Ch 8:11 . The Israelites enquired of the Lord before — Jos 7:6-9 ; Jdj 20:27 ; 1Ch 13:3 . Was carried By priests of Levites alone. — De 10:8 ; Jos 3:14 ; 2Sa 15:24 ; 1Ch 15:2 . Before the Israelites in their journeys. — Nu 10:33 ; Jos 3:6 . Sometimes to the camp in war. — 1Sa 4:4 , 5 . Profanation of, punished — Nu 4:5 , 15 ; 1Sa 6:19 ; 1Ch 15:13 . Protecting of, rewarded — 1Ch 13:14 . Captured by the Philistines — 1Sa 4:11 . Miracles connected with Jordan divided. — Jos 4:7 . Fall of the walls of Jericho. — Jos 6:6-20 . Fall of Dagon. — 1Sa 5:1-4 . Philistines plagued. — 1Sa 5:6-12 . Manner of its restoration. — 1Sa 6:1-18 . At Kirjath-jearim twenty years — 1Sa 7:1 , 2 . Removed from Kirjath-jearim to the house of Obed-edom — 2Sa 6:1-11 . David made a tent for — 2Sa 6:17 ; 1Ch 15:1 . Brought into the city of David — 2Sa 6:12-15 ; 1Ch 15:25-28 . Brought by Solomon into the temple with great solemnity — 1Ki 8:1-6 ; 2Ch 5:2-9 . A type of Christ — Ps 40:8 ; Re 11:19 .
Armies
Antiquity of — Ge 14:1-8 . Ancient, often numerous — Jos 11:4 ; 1Sa 13:5 . Of different nations often confederated — Jos 9:2 ; 10:5 ; Jdj 3:13 ; 1Ki 20:1 . Troops often hired for — 1Ch 19:7 ; 2Ch 25:6 . Were composed of Bowmen and slingers. — 1Ch 12:2 ; Jer 4:29 . Spearmen or heavy troops. — Ps 68:30 ; Ac 23:23 . Cavalry. — Ex 14:9 ; 1Ki 20:20 . War chariots. — Jos 17:16 ; Jdj 4:3 . Often consisted of the whole effective strength of nations — Nu 21:23 ; 1Sa 29:1 . Furnished with standards — Song 6:4 ; Isa 10:18 ; Jer 4:21 . Accompanied by beasts of burden and wagons for baggage — Jdj 7:12 ; 2Ki 7:7 ; Eze 23:2 . Generally in three divisions — Ge 14:15 ; Job 1:17 . Were led by Kings in person. — 2Ki 18:13 ; 25:1 . Experienced captains. — 2Ki 18:17 , 24 . Called the Wings of a nation. — Isa 8:8 ; Jer 48:40 . Power of Kings. — 2Ch 32:9 . Hosts. — Jos 10:5 ; Jdj 8:10 . Bands. — 2Ki 24:2 ; 1Ch 7:4 . Began their campaigns in the spring — 2Sa 11:1 . Often went on foreign service — Jer 5:15 ; 50:3 . Marched Often in open line. — Hab 1:6 , 8 . With order and precision. — Isa 5:27 ; Joe 2:7 , 8 . With rapidity. — Jer 48:40 ; Hab 1:8 . With noise and tumult. — Isa 17:12 , 13 ; Joe 2:5 . Employed in Fighting battles. — 1Sa 17:2 , 3 ; 1Ch 19:17 . Besieging cities. — De 20:12 ; Isa 29:3 . Assaulting cities. — Jos 7:3 , 4 ; Jdj 9:45 . Often surprised their enemies — Jos 8:2 ; 2Ch 13:15 ; Jer 51:12 . Commenced battles with a shout — 1Sa 17:20 ; 2Ch 13:15 ; Jer 51:14 . Toil and fatigue often endured by — Eze 29:18 . Divided the spoil — Ex 15:9 ; Zec 14:1 . Sent out foraging parties — 2Ki 5:2 . Exercised savage cruelties on the vanquished — Jer 50:42 ; La 5:11-13 ; Am 1:13 . Frequently the instrument of God’s vengeance — Isa 13:5 . In latter ages received pay — Lu 3:14 ; 1Co 9:7 . Encamped In the open fields. — 2Sa 11:11 ; 1Ch 11:15 . Before cities. — Jos 10:5 ; 1Sa 11:1 . Fear occasioned by — Nu 22:3 ; Jer 6:25 . Devastation occasioned by — Isa 37:18 ; Jer 5:17 . Often destroyed by Their enemies. — Ex 17:13 ; Jos 10:10 , 20 ; Jdj 11:33 ; 2Sa 18:7 ; 1Ki 20:21 . Themselves through divine intervention. — Jdj 7:22 ; 1Sa 14:15 , 16 ; 2Ch 20:23 . Supernatural means. — Jos 10:11 ; 2Ki 19:35 . Brought their idols with them. — 1Ch 14:12 . Compared to Whirlwinds. — Jer 25:32 . Waters of a river. — Isa 8:7 . Caterpillars. — Jer 51:14 , 27 . Grasshoppers. — Jdj 6:3-5 ; 7:12 . Locusts. — Isa 33:4 ; Re 9:3 , 7 . Flies. — Isa 7:18 , 19 . Clouds. — Eze 38:9-16 . Overflowing torrents. — Isa 28:2 ; Da 11:10 , 26 . Illustrative of Multitudes of angels. — 1Ki 22:19 ; Ps 148:2 ; Da 4:35 ; Mt 26:53 . The Church. — Da 8:10-13 ; Song 6:4 , 10 . Numerous and heavy afflictions. — Job 19:12 .
Armies of Israel, The
First mention of — Ex 7:4 . Collected by Sound of trumpets. — Jdj 3:27 ; 6:34 . Special messengers. — Jdj 6:35 ; 2Sa 20:14 . Extraordinary means. — Jdj 19:29 ; 20:1 ; 1Sa 11:7 . Enroled by the chief scribe — 2Ki 25:19 . Called The host. — De 23:9 ; 1Sa 28:19 . The armies of the living God. — 1Sa 17:26 . Composed of infantry. — Nu 11:21 ; Jdj 5:15 . Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after David’s reign. — 1Ki 1:5 ; 4:26 . Divided into Three divisions. — Jdj 7:16 ; 1Sa 11:11 . Van and rear. — Jos 6:9 . Companies of thousands, &c. — Nu 31:14 ; 2Ki 1:9 , 11 ; 1Ch 13:1 ; 27:1 . Commanded by the captain of the host — 2Sa 2:8 ; 17:25 ; 20:23 . Often led by the king in person — 1Sa 8:20 ; 15:4 , 5 ; 2Sa 12:29 ; 1Ki 22:1-53 . Inferior officers of, appointed by The chief officers. — De 20:9 . The king. — 2Sa 18:1 ; 2Ch 25:5 . The captain of the host. — 2Sa 18:11 ; 2Ki 4:13 . Persons liable to serve in — Nu 1:2 , 3 . Persons exempted from serving in Who had built a house. — De 20:5 . Who had planted a vineyard. — De 20:6 . Who were lately betrothed. — De 20:7 . Who were newly married. — De 24:5 . Refusing to join, stigmatised — Jdj 5:15-17 . Refusing to join, often punished — Jdj 21:5 , 8-11 ; 1Sa 11:7 . The fearful allowed to leave — De 20:8 ; Jdj 7:3 . Sometimes consisted of the whole nation — Jdj 20:11 ; 1Sa 11:7 . Strict discipline observed in — Jos 7:16-21 ; 1Sa 14:24-44 . Educated in the art of war — Isa 2:4 ; Mic 4:3 . Often supplied with arms from public armouries — 2Ch 11:12 ; 26:14 . Before going to war Were numbered and reviewed. — 2Sa 18:1 , 2 , 4 ; 1Ki 10:15 , 27 . Required to keep from iniquity. — De 23:9 . Consulted the Lord. — Jdj 1:1 ; 20:27 , 28 . Encouraged by their commanders. — 2Ch 20:20 . Ark of God frequently brought with — Jos 6:6 , 7 ; 1Sa 4:4 , 5 ; 2Sa 11:11 ; 15:24 . Attended by priest with trumpets — Nu 10:9 ; 31:6 ; 2Ch 13:13 , 14 . Praises of God often sung before — 2Ch 20:21 , 22 . Often disposed to battle with Judgment, &c — 2Sa 10:9 . Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded — Jos 15:16 ; 1Sa 17:25 ; 18:17 ; 2Sa 18:11 ; 1Ch 11:6 . Men selected from, for difficult enterprises — Ex 17:9 ; Nu 31:5 , 6 ; Jos 7:4 ; 8:3 ; Jdj 7:5 , 6 ; 2Sa 17:1 . Directed in their movements by God — Jos 8:1 , 2 ; Jdj 1:2 ; 2Sa 5:25 ; 1Ch 14:16 . With the aid of God all-powerful — Le 26:3 , 7 , 8 ; De 7:24 ; 32:30 ; Jos 1:5 . Without God easily overcome — Le 26:17 ; Nu 14:42 , 45 . Mode of supplying Food brought by themselves. — Jos 1:11 . Food sent by their families. — 1Sa 17:17 . Contribution levied. — Jdj 8:5 ; 1Sa 25:4-8 . By presents. — 2Sa 17:27-29 . Congratulated on returning victorious — 1Sa 18:6 , 7 ; Ex 15:1-21 . Purified on returning from war — Nu 31:19-24 . Disbanded after war — 1Sa 13:2 ; 1Ki 22:36 . Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings — 1Sa 13:1 , 2 ; 1Ch 27:1-15 .
Arms, Military
Made of iron, steel, or brass — Job 20:24 ; 1Sa 17:5 , 6 . Offensive Sword. — Jdj 20:15 ; Eze 32:27 . Two-edged sword. — Ps 149:6 ; Pr 5:4 . Dagger. — Jdj 3:16 , 21 , 22 . Dart or javelin. — 1Sa 18:10 , 11 ; 2Sa 18:14 . Spear or lance. — 1Sa 26:7 ; Jer 50:42 . Battle-axe. — Eze 26:9 ; Jer 51:20 . Bow and arrows. — Ge 48:22 ; 1Ki 22:34 . Sling. — 1Sa 17:50 ; 2Ki 3:25 . Hand staff. — Mt 26:47 . Called weapons of war. — 2Sa 1:27 . Called instruments of war. — 1Ch 12:33 , 37 . Called instruments of death. — Ps 7:13 . Defensive Helmet. — 1Sa 17:5 , 38 ; 2Ch 26:14 . Coat of mail, breastplate, habergeon, or brigandine. — 1Sa 17:5 , 38 ; Ex 28:32 ; Jer 46:4 ; Re 9:9 . Girdle. — 1Sa 18:4 ; 2Sa 18:11 . Target. — 1Sa 17:6 . Greaves. — 1Sa 17:6 . Shield. — 1Ki 10:16 , 17 ; 14:26 , 27 . Buckler. — 1Ch 5:18 ; Eze 26:8 . Called harness. — 1Ki 22:34 . Called armour. — Lu 11:22 . For sieges Battering Rams. — 2Sa 20:15 ; Eze 4:2 . Engines for casting stones, &c. — 2Ch 26:15 . Not worn in ordinary times — 1Sa 21:8 . Put on at the first alarm — Isa 8:9 ; Jer 46:3 , 4 . Armouries built for — 2Ki 20:13 ; Song 4:4 . Great stores of, prepared — 2Ch 32:5 . Were provided By individuals themselves. — 1Ch 12:33 , 37 . From the public arsenals. — 2Ch 11:12 ; 26:14 . Often given as presents — 1Ki 10:25 . Before using Tried and proved. — 1Sa 17:39 . Burnished. — Jer 46:4 ; Eze 21:9-11 , 28 . Anointed. — Isa 21:5 . Part of, borne by armour-bearers — Jdj 9:54 ; 1Sa 14:1 ; 16:21 . Hung of the walls of cities — Eze 27:10 , 11 . Of the vanquished Taken off them. — 2Sa 2:21 ; Lu 11:22 . Sometimes kept as trophies. — 1Sa 17:54 . Sometime burned. — Eze 39:9 , 10 . Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion — Jdj 5:8 ; 1Sa 13:19-22 . Inferior to wisdom — Ec 9:18 . Illustrative of Spiritual armour. — Ro 13:12 ; 2Co 6:7 ; Eph 6:11-14 ; 1Th 5:8 . Spiritual weapons. — 2Co 10:4 ; Eph 6:17 . Judgments of God. — Isa 13:5 ; Jer 50:25 .
Arrows
Deadly and destructive weapons — Pr 26:18 . Called shafts — Isa 49:2 . Sharp — Ps 120:4 ; Isa 5:28 . Bright and polished — Isa 49:2 ; Jer 51:11 . Sometimes poisoned — Job 6:4 . Carried in a quiver — Ge 27:3 ; Isa 49:2 ; Jer 5:16 ; La 3:13 . Discharged From a bow. — Ps 11:2 ; Isa 7:24 . From engines. — 2Ch 26:15 . At a mark for amusement. — 1Sa 20:20-22 . At the beasts of the earth. — Ge 27:3 . Against enemies. — 2Ki 19:32 ; Jer 50:14 . With great force. — Nu 24:8 ; 2Ki 9:24 . Fleetness of, alluded to — Zec 9:14 . The ancients divined by — Eze 21:21 . Illustrative Of Christ. — Isa 49:2 . Of the word of Christ. — Ps 45:5 . Of God’s judgment. — De 32:23-42 ; Ps 7:13 ; 21:12 ; 64:7 ; Eze 5:16 . Of severe afflictions. — Job 6:4 ; Ps 38:2 . Of bitter words. — Ps 64:3 . Of slanderous tongues. — Jer 9:8 . Of false witnesses. — Pr 25:18 . Of devices of the wicked. — Ps 11:2 . Of young children. — Ps 127:5 . Of lightnings. — Ps 77:17 , 18 ; Hab 3:11 . (Broken), of destruction of power. — Ps 76:3 . (Falling from the hand), of the paralysing power. — Eze 39:3 .
Arts of The
Apothecary or perfumer — Ex 30:25 , 35 . Armourer — 1Sa 8:12 . Baker — Ge 40:1 ; 1Sa 8:13 . Brick-maker — Ge 11:3 ; Ex 5:7 , 8 , 18 . Brazier — Ge 4:22 ; 2Ti 4:14 . Blacksmith — Ge 4:22 ; 1Sa 13:19 . Carver — Ex 31:5 ; 1Ki 6:18 . Carpenter — 2Sa 5:11 ; Mr 6:3 . Calker — Eze 27:9 , 27 . Confectioner — 1Sa 8:13 . Dyer — Ex 25:5 . Embroiderer — Ex 35:35 ; 38:23 . Embalmer — Ge 50:2 , 3 , 26 . Engraver — Ex 28:11 ; Isa 49:16 ; 2Co 3:7 . Founder — Jdj 17:4 ; Jer 10:9 . Fuller — 2Ki 18:17 ; Mr 9:3 . Gardener — Jer 29:5 ; Joh 20:15 . Goldsmith — Isa 40:19 . Husbandman — Ge 4:2 ; 9:20 . Mariner, &c — Eze 27:8 , 9 . Mason — 2Sa 5:11 ; 2Ch 24:12 . Musician — 1Sa 18:6 ; 1Ch 15:16 . Potter — Isa 64:8 ; Jer 18:3 ; La 4:2 ; Zec 11:13 . Refiner of metals — 1Ch 28:18 ; Mal 3:2 , 3 . Rope maker — Jdj 16:11 . Silversmith — Ac 19:24 . Stone cutter — Ex 20:25 ; 1Ch 22:15 . Ship builder — 1Ki 9:26 . Smelter of metals — Job 28:2 . Spinner — Ex 35:25 ; Pr 31:19 . Tailor — Ex 28:3 . Tanner — Ac 9:43 ; 10:6 . Tent-maker — Ge 4:20 ; Ac 18:3 . Weaver — Ex 35:35 ; Joh 19:23 . Wine-maker — Ne 13:15 ; Isa 63:3 . Writer — Jdj 5:14 .
Ascension of Christ, The
Prophecies respecting — Ps 24:7 ; 68:18 ; Eph 4:7 , 8 . Foretold by himself — Joh 6:62 ; 7:33 ; 14:28 ; 16:5 ; 20:17 . Forty days after his resurrection — Ac 1:3 . Described — Ac 1:9 . From Mount Olivet — Lu 24:50 ; Mr 11:1 ; Ac 1:12 . While blessing his disciples — Lu 24:50 . When he had atoned for sin — Heb 9:12 ; 10:12 . Was triumphant — Ps 68:18 . Was to supreme power and dignity — Lu 24:26 ; Eph 1:20 , 21 ; 1Pe 3:22 . As the forerunner of his people — Heb 6:20 . To intercede — Ro 8:34 ; Heb 9:24 . To send the Holy Spirit — Joh 16:7 ; Ac 2:33 . To receive gifts for men — Ps 68:18 ; Eph 4:8 , 11 . To prepare a place for his people — Joh 14:2 . His second coming shall be in like manner as — Ac 1:10 , 11 . Typified — Le 16:15 ; Heb 6:20 ; 9:7 , 9 , 12 .
Asher, the Tribe Of
Descended form Jacob’s eighth son — Ge 30:12 , 13 . Predictions concerning — Ge 49:20 ; De 33:24 , 25 . Strength of, on leaving Egypt — Nu 1:40 , 41 . Persons selected from To number the people. — Nu 1:13 . To spy out the land. — Nu 13:13 . To divide the land. — Nu 34:27 . The centre of the fourth division of Israel in its journeys — Nu 10:25 , 26 . Encamped next to, and under the standard of Dan, north of the tabernacles — Nu 2:25 , 27 . Offering of, at the dedication — Nu 7:72-77 . Families of — Nu 26:44-47 . Strength of on entering Canaan — Nu 26:47 . On Ebal, said amen to the curses of the law — De 27:13 . Bounds of their inheritance — Jos 19:24-31 . Bordered on the sea — Jos 19:29 ; Jdj 5:17 . Did not fully drive out Canaanites — Jdj 1:31 , 32 . Reproved for not aiding against Sisera — Jdj 5:17 . Assisted Gideon against the Midianites — Jdj 6:35 ; 7:23 . Some of, at coronation of David — 1Ch 12:36 . Officers place over, by Solomon — 1Ki 4:16 . Aided in Hezekiah’s reformation — 2Ch 30:11 . Remarkable persons of — 1Ch 7:30-40 ; Lu 2:36 .
Asp, or Adder
Dangerous to travellers — Ge 49:17 . Described as Venomous. — Job 20:14 , 16 . Not to be charmed. — Ps 58:5 . Illustrative Of obstinate rejecters of God’s Word. — Ps 58:4 , 5 . Of the enemies of God’s people. — Ps 91:13 . (Venom of), of the speech of the wicked — Ps 140:3 ; Ro 3:13 . (Venom of), of injurious effects of wine — De 32:33 ; Pr 23:32 . (Deprived of its venom), of the effects of conversion — Isa 11:8 , 9 .
Ass, the Domestic
Unclean — Le 11:2 , 3 , 26 ; Ex 13:13 . Described as Not devoid of instinct. — Isa 1:3 . Strong. — Ge 49:14 . Fond of ease. — Ge 49:14 , 15 . Often fed on vine-leaves — Ge 49:11 . Formed a part of patriarchal wealth — Ge 12:16 ; 30:43 ; Job 1:3 ; 42:12 . Was used In agriculture. — Isa 30:6 , 24 . For bearing burdens. — Ge 42:26 ; 1Sa 25:18 . For riding. — Ge 22:3 ; Nu 22:21 . In harness. — Isa 21:7 . In war. — 2Ki 7:7 , 10 . Governed by a bridle — Pr 26:3 . Urged on with a staff — Nu 22:23 , 27 . Women often rode on — Jos 15:18 ; 1Sa 25:20 . Persons of rank rode on — Jdj 10:3 , 4 ; 2Sa 16:2 . Judges of Israel rode on white — Jdj 5:10 . Young, most valued for labour — Isa 30:6 , 24 . Trusty persons appointed to take care of — Ge 36:24 ; 1Sa 9:3 ; 1Ch 27:30 . Often taken unlawfully by corrupt rulers — Nu 16:15 ; 1Sa 8:16 ; 12:3 . Later counted as an ignoble creature — Jer 22:19 . Laws respecting Not to be coveted. — Ex 20:17 . Fallen under a burden, to be assisted. — Ex 23:5 . Astray, to be brought back to its owners. — Ex 23:4 ; De 22:1 . Astray, to be taken care of till its owner appeared. — De 22:2 , 3 . Not to be yoked with an ox. — De 22:10 . To enjoy the rest of the Sabbath. — De 5:14 . First-born of, if not redeemed, to have its neck broken. — Ex 13:13 ; 34:20 . Christ entered Jerusalem on. — Zec 9:9 ; Joh 12:14 . Miracles connected with Mouth of Balaam’s opened to speak. — Nu 22:28 ; 2Pe 2:16 . A thousand men slain by Samson with a jaw-bone of. — Jdj 15:19 . Water brought from the jaw-bone of. — Jdj 15:19 . Not torn by a lion. — 1Ki 13:28 . Eaten during famine in Samaria. — 2Ki 6:25 .
Ass, the Wild
Inhabits wild and solitary places — Job 39:6 ; Isa 32:14 ; Da 5:21 . Ranges the mountains for food — Job 39:8 . Brays when hungry — Job 6:5 . Suffers in time of scarcity — Jer 14:6 . Described as Fond of liberty. — Job 39:5 . Intractable. — Job 11:12 . Unsocial. — Ho 8:9 . Despises his pursuers — Job 39:7 . Supported by God — Ps 104:10 , 11 . Illustrative of Intractableness of natural man. — Job 11:12 . The wicked in their pursuit of sin. — Job 24:5 . Israel in their love of idols. — Jer 2:23 , 24 . The Assyrian power. — Ho 8:9 . The Ishmaelites (Hebrew). — Ge 16:12 .
Assurance
Produced by faith — Eph 3:12 ; 2Ti 1:12 ; Heb 10:22 . Made full by hope — Heb 6:11 , 19 . Confirmed by love — 1Jo 3:14 , 19 ; 4:18 . Is the effect of righteousness — Isa 32:17 . Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel — Col 2:2 ; 1Th 1:5 . Saints privileged to have, of Their election. — Ps 4:3 ; 1Th 1:4 . Their redemption. — Job 19:25 . Their adoption. — Ro 8:16 ; 1Jo 3:2 . Their salvation. — Isa 12:2 . Eternal life. — 1Jo 5:13 . The unalienable love of God. — Ro 8:38 , 39 . Union with God and Christ. — 1Co 6:15 ; 2Co 13:5 ; Eph 5:30 ; 1Jo 2:5 ; 4:13 . Peace with God by Christ. — Ro 5:1 . Preservation. — Ps 3:6 , 8 ; 27:3-5 ; 46:1-3 . Answers to prayer. — 1Jo 3:22 ; 5:14 , 15 . Continuance in grace. — Php 1:6 . Comfort in affliction. — Ps 73:26 ; Lu 4:18 , 19 ; 2Co 4:8-10 , 16-18 . Support in death. — Ps 23:4 . A glorious resurrection. — Job 19:26 ; Ps 17:15 ; Php 3:21 ; 1Jo 3:2 . A kingdom. — Heb 12:28 ; Re 5:10 . A crown. — 2Ti 4:7 , 8 ; Jas 1:12 . Give diligence to attain to — 2Pe 1:10 , 11 . Strive to maintain — Heb 3:14 , 18 . Confident hope in God restores — Ps 42:11 . Exemplified David. — Ps 23:4 ; 73:24-26 . Paul. — 2Ti 1:12 ; 4:18 .
Assyria
Antiquity and origin of — Ge 10:8-11 . Situated beyond the Euphrates — Isa 7:20 . Watered by the river Tigris — Ge 2:14 . Called The land of Nimrod. — Mic 5:6 . Shinar. — Ge 11:2 ; 14:1 . Asshur. — Ho 14:3 . Nineveh, chief city of — Ge 10:11 ; 2Ki 19:36 . Governed by kings — 2Ki 15:19 , 29 . Celebrated for Fertility. — 2Ki 18:32 ; Isa 36:17 . Extent of conquests. — 2Ki 18:33-35 ; 19:11-13 ; Isa 10:9-14 . Extensive commerce. — Eze 27:23 , 24 . Idolatry, the religion of — 2Ki 19:37 . As a power, was Most formidable. — Isa 28:2 . Intolerant and oppressive. — Na 3:19 . Cruel and destructive. — Isa 10:7 . Selfish and reserved. — Ho 8:9 . Unfaithful, &c. — 2Ch 28:20 , 21 . Proud and haughty. — 2Ki 19:22-24 ; Isa 10:8 . An instrument of God’s vengeance. — Isa 7:18 , 19 ; 10:5 , 6 . Chief men of, described — Eze 23:6 , 12 , 23 . Armies of, described — Isa 5:26-29 . Pul king of Invaded Israel. — 2Ki 15:19 . Brought off by Menahem. — 2Ki 15:19 , 20 . Tiglathpileser king of Ravaged Israel. — 2Ki 15:29 . Asked to aid Ahaz against Syria. — 2Ki 16:7 , 8 . Took money from Ahaz, but strengthened him not. — 2Ch 28:20 , 21 . Conquered Syria. — 2Ki 16:9 . Shalmaneser king of Reduced Israel to tribute. — 2Ki 17:3 . Was conspired against by Hoshea. — 2Ki 17:4 . Imprisoned Hoshea. — 2Ki 17:4 . Carried Israel captive. — 2Ki 17:5 , 6 . Re-peopled Samaria from Assyria. — 2Ki 17:24 . Sennacherib king of Invaded Judah. — 2Ki 18:13 . Bought off by Hezekiah. — 2Ki 18:14-16 . Insulted and threatened Judah. — 2Ki 18:17-32 ; 19:10-13 . Blasphemed the Lord. — 2Ki 18:33-35 . Prayed against by Hezekiah. — 2Ki 19:14-19 . Reproved for pride and blasphemy. — 2Ki 19:12-34 ; Isa 37:21-29 . His army destroyed by God. — 2Ki 19:35 . Assassinated by his sons. — 2Ki 19:36 . Condemned for oppressing God’s people — Isa 52:4 . Manasseh taken captive to — 2Ch 33:11 . The re-peopling of Samaria from, completed by Asnappar — Ezr 4:10 . Idolatry of, brought into Samaria — 2Ki 17:29 . Judah condemned for trusting to — Jer 2:18 , 36 . Israel condemned for trusting to — Ho 5:13 ; 7:11 ; 8:9 . The Jews condemned for following the idolatries of — Eze 16:28 ; 23:5 , 7-49 . The greatness, extent, duration, and fall, illustrated — Eze 31:3-17 . Predictions respecting Conquest of the Kenites by. — Nu 24:22 . Conquest of Syria by. — Isa 8:4 . Conquest and captivity of Israel by. — Isa 8:4 ; Ho 9:3 ; 10:6 ; 11:5 . Invasion of Judah by. — Isa 5:26 ; 7:17-20 ; 8:8 ; 10:5 , 6 , 12 . Restoration of Israel from. — Isa 27:12 , 13 ; Ho 11:11 ; Zec 10:10 . Destruction of. — Isa 10:12-19 ; 14:24 , 25 ; 30:31-33 ; 31:8 , 9 ; Zec 10:11 . Participation in the blessings of the gospel. — Isa 19:23-25 ; Mic 7:12 .
Atonement, The
Explained — Ro 5:8-11 ; 2Co 5:18 , 19 ; Ga 1:4 ; 1Jo 2:2 ; 4:10 . Foreordained — Ro 3:25 ; 1Pe 1:11 , 20 ; Re 13:8 . Foretold — Isa 53:4-6 , 8-12 ; Da 9:24-27 ; Zec 13:1 , 7 ; Joh 11:50 , 51 . Effected by Christ alone — Joh 1:29 , 36 ; Ac 4:10 , 12 ; 1Th 1:10 ; 1Ti 2:5 , 6 ; Heb 2:9 ; 1Pe 2:24 . Was voluntary — Ps 40:6-8 ; Heb 10:5-9 ; Joh 10:11 , 15 , 17 , 18 . Exhibits the Grace and mercy of God. — Ro 8:32 ; Eph 2:4 , 5 , 7 ; 1Ti 2:4 ; Heb 2:9 . Love of God. — Ro 5:8 ; 1Jo 4:9 , 10 . Love of Christ. — Joh 15:13 ; Ga 2:20 ; Eph 5:2 , 25 ; Re 1:5 . Reconciles the justice and mercy of God — Isa 45:21 ; Ro 3:25 , 26 . Necessity for — Isa 59:16 ; Lu 19:10 ; Heb 9:22 . Made but once — Heb 7:27 ; 9:24-28 ; 10:10 , 12 , 14 ; 1Pe 3:18 . Acceptable to God — Eph 5:2 . Reconciliation to God effected by — Ro 5:10 ; 2Co 5:18-20 ; Eph 2:13-16 ; Col 1:20-22 ; Heb 2:17 ; 1Pe 3:18 . Access to God by — Heb 10:19 , 20 . Remission of sins by — Joh 1:29 ; Ro 3:25 ; Eph 1:7 ; 1Jo 1:7 ; Re 1:5 . Justification by — Ro 5:9 ; 2Co 5:21 . Sanctification by — 2Co 5:15 ; Eph 5:26 , 27 ; Tit 2:14 ; Heb 10:10 ; 13:12 . Redemption by — Mt 20:28 ; Ac 20:28 ; 1Ti 2:6 ; Heb 9:12 ; Re 5:9 . Has delivered saints from the Power of sin. — Ro 8:3 ; 1Pe 1:18 , 19 . Power of the World. — Ga 1:4 ; 6:14 . Power of the devil. — Col 2:15 ; Heb 2:14 , 15 . Saints glorify God for — 1Co 6:20 ; Ga 2:20 ; Php 1:20 , 21 . Saints rejoice in God for — Ro 5:11 . Saints praise God for — Re 5:9-13 . Faith in, indispensable — Ro 3:25 ; Ga 3:13 , 14 . Commemorated in the Lord’s supper — Mt 26:26-28 ; 1Co 11:23-26 . Ministers should fully set forth — Ac 5:29-31 , 42 ; 1Co 15:3 ; 2Co 5:18-21 . Typified — Ge 4:4 ; Heb 11:4 ; Ge 22:2 ; Heb 11:17 , 19 ; Ex 12:5 , 11 , 14 ; 1Co 5:7 ; Ex 24:8 ; Heb 9:20 ; Le 16:30 , 34 ; Heb 9:7 , 12 , 28 ; Le 17:11 ; Heb 9:22 .
Atonement, the Day Of
Tenth day of seventh month — Le 23:26 , 27 . A day of humiliation — Le 16:29 , 31 ; 23:27 . Observed as a sabbath — Le 23:28 , 32 . Offerings to be made on — Le 16:3 , 5-15 . The high priest entered into the holy place on — Le 16:2 , 3 ; Heb 9:7 . Atonement made on For the holy place. — Ex 30:10 ; Le 16:15 , 16 . For the high priest. — Le 16:11 ; Heb 9:7 . For the whole congregation. — Le 16:17 , 24 ; 23:28 ; Heb 9:7 . The sins of the people borne off by the scapegoat on — Le 16:21 . Punishment for not observing — Le 23:29 , 30 . Year of Jubilee commenced on — Le 25:9 . Typical — Heb 9:8 , 24 .
Atonement, Under the Law
Made by sacrifice — Le 1:4 , 5 . By priests alone — 1Ch 6:49 ; 2Ch 29:24 . Necessary for Propitiating God. — Ex 32:30 ; Le 23:27 , 28 ; 2Sa 21:3 . Ransoming. — Ex 30:15 , 16 ; Job 33:24 . Purifying. — Ex 29:36 . Offered for The congregation. — Nu 15:25 ; 2Ch 29:24 . The priests. — Ex 29:31-33 ; Le 8:34 . Persons sinning ignorantly. — Le 4:20-35 . Persons sinning wilfully. — Le 6:7 . Persons swearing rashly. — Le 5:4 , 6 . Persons withholding evidence. — Le 5:1 , 6 . Persons unclean. — Le 5:2 , 3 , 6 . Women after childbirth. — Le 12:8 . The altar. — Ex 29:36 , 37 ; Le 16:18 , 19 . The holy place. — Le 16:16 , 17 . The healed leper. — Le 14:18 . The leprous house healed. — Le 14:53 . Extraordinary cases of — Ex 32:30-34 ; Nu 16:47 ; 25:10-13 . Typical of Christ’s atonement — Ro 5:6-11 .