- Curiosities of the Scriptures.
11. Curiosities of the Scriptures.
In the Bible the word "Lord" is found 1,853 times. The word "Jehovah" 6,855 times- The word "Reverend" but once, and that in the 9th verse of Psalm in. Psalms 97:8 is the middle verse of the Bible. Esther 8:9 is the longest John 11:35 is the shortest. In the 107th Psalm four verses are alike: Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21 and Psalms 107:31. Ezra 7:21 contains all the letters of the alphabet except J. Each verse of Psalms 136:1-26 ends alike. No names or words of more than six syllables are found in the Bible. Isaiah 37:1-38 and 2 Kings 19:1-37 are alike. The word "girl" occurs but once in the Bible, and that in Joel 3:3. There are found in both books of the Bible 3,538,483 letters, 773.693 words, 31,373 verses, 1,189 chapters and 66 books. Acts 26:1-32 is the finest chapter to read. The most beautiful chapter is Psalms 23:1-6. The four most inspiring promises are John 14:2-6; Matthew 11:28; Psalms 37:4. Isaiah 50:1 is the one for the new convert. All who flatter themselves with vain boasting should read Matthew 6:1-34. All humanity should learn Luke 6:20-49.
