Rain

Occasioned by the condensing of the clouds -- Job 36:27,28; Ps 77:17; Ec 11:3.

God
Made a decree for. -- Job 28:26.
Prepares. -- Ps 147:8.
Gives. -- Job 5:10.
Causes, to come down. -- Joe 2:23.
Exhibits goodness in giving. -- Ac 14:17.
Exhibits greatness in giving. -- Job 36:26,27.
Sends upon the evil and good. -- Mt 5:45.
Should be praised for. -- Ps 147:7,8.
Should be feared on account of. -- Jer 5:24.

Impotence of idols exhibited in not being able to give -- Jer 14:22.

Not sent upon the earth immediately after creation -- Ge 2:5.

Rarely falls in Egypt -- De 11:10; Zec 14:18.
Canaan abundantly supplied with -- De 11:11.
Designed for
Refreshing the earth. -- Ps 68:9; 72:6.
Making fruitful the earth. -- Heb 6:7.

Replenishing the springs and fountains of the earth. -- Ps 104:8.

Promised in due season to the obedient -- Le 26:4; De 11:14; Eze 34:26,27.

Frequently withheld on account of iniquity -- De 11:17; Jer 3:3; 5:25; Am 4:7.

The want of
Causes the earth to open. -- Job 29:23; Jer 14:4.
Dries up springs and fountains. -- 1Ki 17:7.
Occasions famine. -- 1Ki 18:1,2.
Removed by prayer. -- 1Ki 8:35,36; Jas 5:18.

Withheld for three years and six months in the days of Elijah -- 1Ki 17:1; Jas 5:17.

Divided into
Great. -- Ezr 10:9.
Plentiful. -- Ps 68:9.
Overflowing. -- Eze 38:22.
Sweeping. -- Pr 28:3.
Small. -- Job 37:6.

The former, after harvest, to prepare for sowing -- De 11:14; Jer 5:24.

The latter, before harvest -- Joe 2:23; Zec 10:1.

The rainbow often appears during -- Ge 9:14; Eze 1:28.

Often succeeded by heat and sunshine -- 2Sa 23:4; Isa 18:4.

The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated -- 1Ki 18:44; Lu 12:54.

The north wind drives away -- Pr 25:23.
Unusual in harvest time -- Pr 26:1.
Thunder and lightning often with -- Ps 135:7.
Storm and tempest often with -- Mt 7:25,27.
Instances of extraordinary
Time of the flood. -- Ge 7:4,12.
Plague of, upon Egypt. -- Ex 9:18,23.

During wheat harvest in the days of Samuel. -- 1Sa 12:17,18.

After long drought in Ahab's reign. -- 1Ki 18:45.

After the captivity. -- Ezr 10:9,13.

Often impeded travelling in the east -- 1Ki 18:44; Isa 4:6.

Often destroyed houses -- Eze 13:13-15; Mt 7:27.
Illustrative
Of the word of God. -- Isa 55:10,11.

Of the doctrine of faithful ministers. -- De 32:2.

Of Christ in the communication of his graces. -- Ps 72:6; Ho 6:3.

Of spiritual blessings. -- Ps 68:9; 84:6; Eze 34:26.

Of righteousness. -- Ho 10:12.

(Destructive,) of God's judgments. -- Job 20:23; Ps 11:6; Eze 38:22.

(Destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor. -- Pr 28:3.

Raven, The Unclean and not to be eaten -- Le 11:15; De 14:14.

Called the raven of the valley -- Pr 30:17.
Described as
Black. -- Song 5:11.
Solitary in disposition. -- Isa 34:11.
Improvident. -- Lu 12:24.
Carnivorous. -- Pr 30:17.

God provides food for -- Job 38:41; Ps 147:9; Lu 12:24.

Sent by Noah from the ark -- Ge 8:7.
Elijah fed by -- 1Ki 17:4-6.

Plumage of, illustrative of the glory of Christ -- Song 5:11.

Reaping Is the cutting of the corn in harvest -- Job 24:6; Le 23:10.

The sickle used for -- De 16:9; Mr 4:29.
Both men and women engaged in -- Ru 2:8,9.
The Jews not to reap
The corners of their fields. -- Le 19:9; 23:22.
During the Sabbatical year. -- Le 25:5.
During the year of jubilee. -- Le 25:11.
The fields of others. -- De 23:25.

Mode of gathering the corn for, alluded to -- Ps 129:7; Isa 17:5.

Corn after, was bound up into sheaves -- Ge 37:7; Ps 129:7.

Persons engaged in
Under the guidance of a steward. -- Ru 2:5,6.
Visited by the master. -- Ru 2:4; 2Ki 4:18.

Fed by the master who himself presided at their meals. -- Ru 2:14.

Received wages. -- Joh 4:36; Jas 5:4.
A time of great rejoicing -- Ps 126:5,6.

The Jews often hindered from, on account of their sins -- Mic 6:15.

Often unprofitable on account of sin -- Jer 12:13.

Illustrative of

Receiving the reward of wickedness. -- Job 4:8; Pr 22:8; Ho 8:7; Ga 6:8.

Receiving the reward of righteousness. -- Ho 10:12; Ga 6:8,9.

Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labours. -- 1Co 9:11.

Gathering in souls to God. -- Joh 4:38.

The judgments of God on the antichristian world. -- Re 14:14-16.

The final judgment. -- Mt 13:30,39-43.
Rebellion Against God
Forbidden -- Nu 14:9; Jos 22:19.
Provokes God -- Nu 16:30; Ne 9:26.
Provokes Christ -- Ex 23:20,21; 1Co 10:9.
Vexes the Holy Spirit -- Isa 63:10.
Exhibited in
Unbelief. -- De 9:23; Ps 106:24,25.
Rejecting his government. -- 1Sa 8:7; 15:23.
Revolting from him. -- Isa 1:5; 31:6.
Despising his law. -- Ne 9:26.
Despising his counsels. -- Ps 107:11.
Distrusting his power. -- Eze 17:15.
Murmuring against him. -- Nu 20:3,10.

Refusing to hearken to him. -- De 9:23; Eze 20:8; Zec 7:11.

Departing from him. -- Isa 59:13.

Rebellion against governors appointed by him. -- Jos 1:18.

Departing from his precepts. -- Da 9:5.

Departing from his instituted worship. -- Ex 32:8,9; Jos 22:16-19.

Sinning against light. -- Job 24:13; Joh 15:22; Ac 13:41.

Walking after our own thoughts. -- Isa 65:2.
Connected with
Stubbornness. -- De 31:27.
Injustice and corruption. -- Isa 1:23.
Contempt of God. -- Ps 107:11.
Man is prone to. -- De 31:27; Ro 7:14-18.

The heart is the seat of. -- Jer 5:23; Mt 15:18,19; Heb 3:12.

They who are guilty of
Aggravate their sin by. -- Job 34:27.
Practise hypocrisy to hide. -- Ho 7:14.
Persevere in. -- De 9:7,24.
Increase in, though chastised. -- Isa 1:5.
Warned not to exalt themselves. -- Ps 66:7.
Denounced. -- Isa 30:1.
Have God as their enemy. -- Isa 63:10.

Have God's hand against them. -- 1Sa 12:15; Ps 106:26,27.

Impoverished for. -- Ps 68:6.
Brought low for. -- Ps 107:11,12.

Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of. -- Ne 9:26,27.

Cast out in their sins for. -- Ps 5:10.
Cast out of the church for. -- Eze 20:38.
Restored through Christ alone. -- Ps 68:18.
Heinousness of -- 1Sa 15:23.
Guilt of

Aggravated by God's fatherly care. -- Isa 1:2.

Aggravated by God's unceasing invitations to return to him. -- Isa 65:2.

To be deprecated. -- Jos 22:29.
To be confessed. -- La 1:18,20; Da 9:5.
God alone can forgive -- Da 9:9.
God is ready to forgive -- Ne 9:17.

Religious instruction designed to prevent -- Ps 78:5,8.

Promises to those who avoid -- De 28:1-13; 1Sa 12:14.

Forgiven upon repentance -- Ne 9:26,27.
Ministers
Cautioned against. -- Eze 2:8.

Sent to those guilty of. -- Eze 2:3-7; 3:4-9; Mr 12:4-8.

Should warn against. -- Nu 14:9.

Should testify against. -- Isa 30:8,9; Eze 17:12; 44:6.

Should remind their people of past. -- De 9:7; 31:27.

Punishment for -- Le 26:14-39; 1Sa 12:15; Isa 1:20; Jer 4:16-18; Eze 20:8,38.

Punishment for teaching -- Jer 28:16.
Ingratitude of -- Illustrated -- Isa 1:2,3.
Exemplified
Pharaoh. -- Ex 5:1,2.
Korah &c. -- Nu 16:11.
Moses and Aaron. -- Nu 20:12,24.
Israelites. -- De 9:23,24.
Saul. -- 1Sa 15:9,23.
Jeroboam. -- 1Ki 12:28-33.
Zedekiah. -- 2Ch 36:13.
Kingdom of Israel. -- Ho 7:14; 13:16.
Rechabites
Descended from Hemath -- 1Ch 2:55.

The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the house of Ahab -- 2Ki 10:15-17.

Prohibited by Jonadab from forming settlements or drinking wine -- Jer 35:6-8.

Obedience of, a sign to Israel -- Jer 35:12-17.
Perpetuity to, promised -- Jer 35:18,19.
Reconciliation With God
Predicted -- Da 9:24; Isa 53:5.

Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ -- Lu 2:14.

Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances is necessary to -- Eph 2:16; Col 2:14.

Effected for men
By God in Christ. -- 2Co 5:19.
By Christ as High Priest. -- Heb 2:17.

By the death of Christ. -- Ro 5:10; Eph 2:16; Col 1:21,22.

By the blood of Christ. -- Eph 2:13; Col 1:20.
While alienated from God. -- Col 1:21.
Without strength. -- Ro 5:6.
Yet sinners. -- Ro 5:8.
While enemies to God. -- Ro 5:10.

The ministry of committed to ministers -- 2Co 5:18,19.

Ministers, in Christ's stead, should beseech men to seek -- 2Co 5:20.

Effects of
Peace of God. -- Ro 5:1; Eph 2:16,17.
Access to God. -- Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18.
Union of Jews and Gentiles. -- Eph 2:14.

Union of things in heaven and earth. -- Col 1:20; Eph 1:10.

A pledge of final salvation -- Ro 5:10.
Necessity for -- Illustrated -- Mt 5:24-26.
Typified -- Le 8:15; 16:20.
Redemption
Defined -- 1Co 6:20; 7:23.
Is of God -- Isa 44:21-23; 43:1; Lu 1:68.
Is by Christ -- Mt 20:28; Ga 3:13.

Is by the blood of Christ -- Ac 20:28; Heb 9:12; 1Pe 1:19; Re 5:9.

Christ sent to effect -- Ga 4:4,5.
Christ is made, to us -- 1Co 1:30.
Is from
The bondage of the law. -- Ga 4:5.
The curse of the law. -- Ga 3:13.
The power of sin. -- Ro 6:18,22.
The power of the grave. -- Ps 49:15.
All troubles. -- Ps 25:22.
All iniquity. -- Ps 130:8; Tit 2:14.
All evil. -- Ge 48:16.
The present evil world. -- Ga 1:4.
Vain conversation. -- 1Pe 1:18.
Enemies. -- Ps 106:10,11; Jer 15:21.
Death. -- Ho 13:14.
Destruction. -- Ps 103:4.
Man cannot effect -- Ps 49:7.
Corruptible things cannot purchase -- 1Pe 1:18.
Procures for us
Justification. -- Ro 3:24.
Forgiveness of sin. -- Eph 1:7; Col 1:14.
Adoption. -- Ga 4:4,5.
Purification. -- Tit 2:14.

The present life, the only season for -- Job 36:18,19.

Described as
Precious. -- Ps 49:8.
Plenteous. -- Ps 130:7.
Eternal. -- Heb 9:12.
Subjects of
The soul. -- Ps 49:8.
The body. -- Ro 8:23.
The life. -- Ps 103:4; La 3:58.
The inheritance. -- Eph 1:14.
Manifests the
Power of God. -- Isa 50:2.
Grace of God. -- Isa 52:3.

Love and pity of God. -- Isa 63:9; Joh 3:16; Ro 6:8; 1Jo 4:10.

A subject for praise -- Isa 44:22,23; 51:11.
Old Testament saints partakers of -- Heb 9:15.
They who partake of
Are the property of God. -- Isa 43:1; 1Co 6:20.
Are first-fruits to God. -- Re 14:4.

Are a peculiar people. -- 2Sa 7:23; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9.

Are assured of. -- Job 19:25; Ps 31:5.
Are sealed to the day of. -- Eph 4:30.

Are Zealous of good works. -- Eph 2:10; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9.

Walk safely in holiness. -- Isa 35:8,9.
Shall return to Zion with joy. -- Isa 35:10.

Alone can learn the songs of heaven. -- Re 14:3,4.

Commit themselves to God. -- Ps 31:5.

Have an earnest of the completion of. -- Eph 1:14; 2Co 1:22.

Wait for the completion of. -- Ro 8:23; Php 3:20,21; Tit 2:11-13.

Pray for the completion of. -- Ps 26:11; 44:26.
Praise God for. -- Ps 71:23; 103:4; Re 5:9.
Should glorify God for. -- 1Co 6:20.
Should be without fear. -- Isa 43:1.
Typified
Israel. -- Ex 6:6.
First-born. -- Ex 13:11-15; Nu 18:15.
Atonement-money. -- Ex 30:12-15.
Bond-servant. -- Le 25:47-54.
Red Heifer, The
To be without spot or blemish -- Nu 19:2.

To ge given to Eleazar the second priest to offer -- Nu 19:3.

To be slain without the camp -- Nu 19:3.
Entire of, to be burned -- Nu 19:5.

Blood of, sprinkled seven times before the tabernacle -- Nu 19:4.

Cedar, hyssop, burned with -- Nu 19:6.

Ashes of, collected and mixed with water for purification -- Nu 19:9,11-22.

Communicated uncleanness to
The priest that offered her. -- Nu 19:7.
The man that burned her. -- Nu 19:8.
The man who gathered the ashes. -- Nu 19:10.
Could only purify the flesh -- Heb 9:13.
A type of Christ -- Heb 9:12-14.

Repentance
What it is -- Isa 45:22; Mt 6:19-21; Ac 14:15; 2Co 5:17; Col
3:2; 1Th 1:9; Heb 12:1,2.

Commanded to all by God -- Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30.

Commanded by Christ -- Re 2:5,16; 3:3.
Given by God -- Ac 11:18; 2Ti 2:25.
Christ came to call sinners to -- Mt 9:13.
Christ exalted to give -- Ac 5:31.
By the operation of the Holy Spirit -- Zec 12:10.
Called repentance to life -- Ac 11:18.
Called repentance to salvation -- 2Co 7:10.
We should be led to, by

The long-suffering of God. -- Ge 6:3; 1Pe 3:20; 2Pe 3:9.

The goodness of God. -- Ro 2:4.
The chastisements of God. -- 1Ki 8:47; Re 3:19.
Godly sorrow works. -- 2Co 7:10.

Necessary to the pardon of sin -- Ac 2:38; 3:19; 8:22.

Conviction of sin necessary to -- 1Ki 8:38; Pr 28:13; Ac 2:37,38; 19:18.

Preached
By Christ. -- Mt 4:17; Mr 1:15.
By John the Baptist. -- Mt 3:2.
By the Apostles. -- Mr 6:12; Ac 20:21.
In the name of Christ. -- Lu 24:47.
Not to be repented of -- 2Co 7:10.

The present time the season for -- Ps 95:7,8; Heb 3:7,8; Pr 27:1; Isa 55:6; 2Co 6:2; Heb 4:7.

There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to -- Lu 15:7,10.

Ministers should rejoice over their people on their -- 2Co 7:9.

Should be evidenced by fruits -- Isa 1:16,17; Da 4:27; Mt 3:8; Ac 26:20.

Should be accompanied by
Humility. -- 2Ch 7:14; Jas 4:9,10.

Shame and confusion. -- Ezr 9:6-15; Jer 31:19; Eze 16:61,63; Da 9:7,8.

Self-abhorrence. -- Job 42:6.
Confession. -- Le 26:40; Job 33:27.
Faith. -- Mt 21:32; Mr 1:15; Ac 20:21.
Prayer. -- 1Ki 8:33; Ac 8:22.
Conversion. -- Ac 3:19; 26:20.
Turning from sin. -- 2Ch 6:26.
Turning from idolatry. -- Eze 14:6; 1Th 1:9.
Greater zeal in the path of duty. -- 2Co 7:11.

Exhortations to -- Eze 14:6; 18:30; Ac 2:38; 3:19.

The wicked
Averse to. -- Jer 8:6; Mt 21:32.

Not led to by the judgments of God. -- Re 9:20,21; 16:9.

Not led to, by miraculous interference. -- Lu 16:30,31.

Neglect the time given for. -- Re 2:21.
Condemned for neglecting. -- Mt 11:20.

Danger of neglecting -- Mt 11:20-24; Lu 13:3,5; Re 2:22.

Neglect of, followed by swift judgment -- Re 2:5,16.

Denied to apostates -- Heb 6:4-6.
Illustrated -- Lu 15:18-21; 18:13.
The Prodigal Son. -- Lu 15:17-19.
The Repentant Son. -- Mt 21:29.
Paul. -- Ga 1:23.
True -- Exemplified
Israelites. -- Jdj 10:15,16.
David. -- 2Sa 12:13.
Manasseh. -- 2Ch 33:12,13.
Job. -- Job 42:6.
Nineveh. -- Jon 3:5-8; Mt 12:41.
Peter. -- Mt 26:75.
Zacchaeus. -- Lu 19:8.
Thief on the Cross. -- Lu 23:40,41.
Corinthians. -- 2Co 7:9,10.
False -- Exemplified
Saul. -- 1Sa 15:24-30.
Ahab. -- 1Ki 21:27-29.
Judas. -- Mt 27:3-5.
Rephaim, or Giants, The
Subdued by Chedorlaomer -- Ge 14:5.
Dwelt in Canaan -- Jos 17:15.
Og the king of Bashan was of -- Jos 13:12.
The valley of
A border of Judah. -- Jos 15:8.
Was exceedingly fruitful. -- Isa 17:5.

David obtained victories over the Philistines in. -- 2Sa 5:18,25.

The last of, destroyed by David and his warriors -- 1Sa 17:4,49,50; 2Sa 21:15-22.

Reproof
God gives reproof to his own children -- 2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; Ps
94:12; 119:67,71,75; Heb 12:6,7.

God gives, to the wicked -- Ps 50:21; Isa 51:20.
Christ sent to give -- Isa 2:4; 11:3.
The Holy Spirit gives -- Joh 16:7,8.
Christ gives, in love -- Re 3:19.
On account of
Impenitence. -- Mt 11:20-24.

Not understanding. -- Mt 16:9,11; Mr 7:18; Lu 24:25; Joh 8:43; 13:7,8.

Hardness of heart. -- Mr 8:17; 16:14.
Fearfulness. -- Mr 4:40; Lu 24:37,38.
Unbelief. -- Mt 17:17,20; Mr 16:14.
Vain boasting. -- Lu 22:34.
Hypocrisy. -- Mt 15:7; 23:13.
Reviling Christ. -- Lu 23:40.
Unruly conduct. -- 1Th 5:14.
Oppressing out brethren. -- Ne 5:7.
Sinful practices. -- Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16.

The Scriptures are profitable for -- Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16.

When from God
Is for correction. -- Ps 39:11.
Is despised by the wicked. -- Pr 1:30.
Should not discourage saints. -- Heb 12:5.
Pray that it be not be in anger. -- Ps 6:1.

Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance. -- 1Sa 12:20-25.

Declared to be
Better than secret love. -- Pr 27:5.
Better than the praise of fools. -- Ec 7:5.
An excellent oil. -- Ps 141:5.

More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool. -- Pr 17:10.

A proof of faithful friendship -- Pr 27:6.
Leads to
Understanding. -- Pr 15:32.
Knowledge. -- Pr 19:25.
Wisdom. -- Pr 15:31; 29:15.
Honour. -- Pr 13:18.
Happiness. -- Pr 6:23.

Eventually brings more respect than flattery -- Pr 28:23.

Of those who offend, a warning to others -- Le 19:17; Ac 5:3,4,9; 1Ti 5:20; Tit 1:10,13.

Hypocrites not qualified to give -- Mt 7:5.
Ministers are sent to give -- Jer 44:4; Eze 3:17.
Ministers are empowered to give -- Mic 3:8.
Ministers should give
Openly. -- 1Ti 5:20.
Fearlessly. -- Eze 2:3-7.
With all authority. -- Tit 2:15.
With longsuffering &c. -- 2Ti 4:2.
Unreservedly. -- Isa 58:1.
Sharply, if necessary. -- Tit 1:13.
With Christian love. -- 2Th 3:15.

They who give, are hated by scorners -- Pr 9:8; 15:12.

Hatred of, a proof of brutishness -- Pr 12:1.

Hatred of, leads to destruction -- Pr 15:10; 29:1.

Contempt of, leads to remorse -- Pr 5:12.
Rejection of, leads to error -- Pr 10:17.
Saints should
Give. -- Le 19:17; Eph 5:11.
Give no occasion for. -- Php 2:15.
Receive kindly. -- Ps 141:5.
Love those who give. -- Pr 9:8.
Delight in those who give. -- Pr 24:25.
Attention to a proof of prudence -- Pr 15:5.
Exemplified
Samuel. -- 1Sa 13:13.
Nathan. -- 2Sa 12:7-9.
Ahijah. -- 1Ki 14:7-11.
Elijah. -- 1Ki 21:20.
Elisha. -- 2Ki 5:26.
Joab. -- 1Ch 21:3.
Shemaiah. -- 2Ch 12:5.
Hanani. -- 2Ch 16:7.
Zechariah. -- 2Ch 24:20.
Daniel. -- Da 5:22,23.
John the Baptist. -- Mt 3:7; Lu 3:19.
Stephen. -- Ac 7:51.
Peter. -- Ac 8:20.

Paul. -- 1Co 1:10-13; 5:1-5; 6:1-8; 11:17-22; Ga 2:11.

Reptiles
Created by God -- Ge 1:24,25.
Made for praise and glory of God -- Ps 148:10.
Placed under the dominion of man -- Ge 1:26.

Unclean and not eaten -- Le 11:31,40-43; Ac 10:11-14.

Mentioned in scripture
Chameleon. -- Le 11:30.
Lizard. -- Le 11:30.
Tortoise. -- Le 11:29.
Snail. -- Le 11:30; Ps 58:8.
Frog. -- Ex 8:2; Re 16:13.
Horseleech. -- Pr 30:15.
Scorpion. -- De 8:15.
Serpent. -- Job 26:13; Mt 7:10.
Flying fiery serpent. -- De 8:15; Isa 30:6.
Dragon. -- De 32:33; Job 30:29; Jer 9:11.
Viper. -- Ac 28:3.
Adder or Asp. -- Ps 58:4; 91:13; Pr 23:32.
Cockatrice or basilisk. -- Isa 11:8; 59:5.
Solomon wrote a history of -- 1Ki 4:33.
Worshipped by Gentiles -- Ro 1:23.

No image of similitude of, to be made for worshipping -- De 4:16,18.

Jews condemned for worshipping -- Eze 8:10.

Resignation Christ set and example of -- Mt 26:39-44; Joh 12:27; 18:11.

Commanded -- Ps 37:7; 46:10.
Should be exhibited in

Submission to the will of God. -- 2Sa 15:26; Ps 42:5,11; Mt 6:10.

Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes. -- Ro 9:20,21.

The prospect of death. -- Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:16-5:1.
Loss of goods. -- Job 1:15,16,21.
Loss of children. -- Job 1:18,19,21.
Chastisements. -- Heb 12:9.
Bodily suffering. -- Job 2:8-10.
The wicked are devoid of -- Pr 19:3.
Exhortation to -- Ps 37:1-11.
Motives to
God's greatness. -- Ps 46:10.
God's love. -- Heb 12:6.
God's justice. -- Ne 9:33.
God's wisdom. -- Ro 11:32,33.
God's faithfulness. -- 1Pe 4:19.
Our own sinfulness. -- La 3:39; Mic 7:9.
Exemplified
Jacob. -- Ge 43:14.
Aaron. -- Le 10:3.
Israelites. -- Jdj 10:15.
Eli. -- 1Sa 3:18.
David. -- 2Sa 12:23.
Hezekiah. -- 2Ki 20:19.
Job. -- Job 2:10.
Stephen. -- Ac 7:59.
Paul. -- Ac 21:13.
Disciples. -- Ac 21:14.
Peter. -- 2Pe 1:14.

Resurrection, The
A doctrine of the Old Testament -- Job 19:26; Ps 16:10; 49:15;
Isa 26:19; Da 12:2; Ho 13:14.

A first principle of the gospel -- 1Co 15:13,14; Heb 6:1,2.

Expected by the Jews -- Joh 11:24; Heb 11:35.

Denied by the Sadducees -- Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27; Ac 23:8.

Explained away by false teachers -- 2Ti 2:18.

Called in question by some in the church -- 1Co 15:12.

Is not incredible -- Mr 12:24; Ac 26:8.

Is not contrary to reason -- Joh 12:24; 1Co 15:35-49.

Assumed and proved by our Lord -- Mt 22:29-32; Lu 14:14; Joh 5:28,29.

Preached by the Apostles -- Ac 4:2; 17:18; 24:15.

Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals -- Mt 9:25; 27:53; Lu 7:14; Joh 11:44; Heb 11:35.

Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ -- 1Co 15:12-20.

Effected by the power of
God. -- Mt 22:29.
Christ. -- Joh 5:28,29; 6:39,40,44.
The Holy Spirit. -- Ro 8:11.

Shall be of all the dead -- Joh 5:28; Ac 24:15; Re 20:13.

Saints in, shall

Rise through Christ. -- Joh 11:25; Ac 4:2; 1Co 15:21,22.

Rise first. -- 1Co 15:23; 1Th 4:16.
Rise to eternal life. -- Da 12:2; Joh 5:29.
Be glorified with Christ. -- Col 3:4.
Be as the angels. -- Mt 22:30.
Have incorruptible bodies. -- 1Co 15:42.
Have glorious bodies. -- 1Co 15:43.
Have powerful bodies. -- 1Co 15:43.
Have spiritual bodies. -- 1Co 15:44.

Have bodies like Christ's. -- Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Be recompensed. -- Lu 14:14.

Saints should look forward to -- Da 12:13; Php 3:11; 2Co 5:1.

Of saints shall be followed by the change of those then alive -- 1Co 15:51; 1Th 4:17.

The preaching of, caused
Mocking. -- Ac 17:32.
Persecution. -- Ac 23:6; 24:11-15.

Blessedness of those who have part in the first -- Re 20:6.

Of the wicked, shall be to
Shame and everlasting contempt. -- Da 12:2.
Damnation. -- Joh 5:29.
Illustrative of the new birth -- Joh 5:25.
Illustrated -- Eze 37:1-10; 1Co 15:36,37.

Resurrection of Christ, The Foretold by the prophets -- Ps 16:10; Ac 13:34,35; Isa 26:19.

Foretold by Himself -- Mt 20:19; Mr 9:9; 14:28; Joh 2:19-22.

Was necessary to
The fulfilment of Scripture. -- Lu 24:45,46.
Forgiveness of sins. -- 1Co 15:17.
Justification. -- Ro 4:25; 8:34.
Hope. -- 1Co 15:19.
The efficacy of preaching. -- 1Co 15:14.
The efficacy of faith. -- 1Co 15:14,17.

A proof of his being the Son of God -- Ps 2:7; Ac 13:33; Ro 1:4.

Effected by

The power of God. -- Ac 2:24; 3:15; Ro 8:11; Eph 1:20; Col 2:12.

His own power. -- Joh 2:19; 10:18.
The power of the Holy Spirit. -- 1Pe 3:18.
On the first day of the week -- Mr 16:9.
On the third day after his death -- Mr 16:9.

On the third day after His death -- Lu 24:46; Ac 10:40; 1Co 15:4.

The apostles

At first did not understand the predictions respecting. -- Mr 9:10; Joh 20:9.

Very slow to believe. -- Mr 16:13; Lu 24:9,11,37,38.

Reproved for their unbelief of. -- Mr 16:14.
He appeared after to
Mary Magdalene. -- Mr 16:9; Joh 20:18.
The women. -- Mt 28:9.
Simon Peter. -- Lu 24:34.
Two disciples. -- Lu 24:13-31.
Apostles, except Thomas. -- Joh 20:19,24.
Apostles, Thomas being present. -- Joh 20:26.
Apostles at the sea of Tiberias. -- Joh 21:1.
Apostles in Galilee. -- Mt 28:16,17.
About five hundred brethren. -- 1Co 15:6.
James. -- 1Co 15:7.
All the Apostles. -- Lu 24:51; Ac 1:9; 1Co 15:7.
Paul. -- 1Co 15:8.
Fraud impossible in -- Mt 27:63-66.

He gave many infallible proofs of -- Lu 24:35,39,43; Joh 20:20,27; Ac 1:3.

Was attested by
Angels. -- Mt 28:5-7; Lu 24:4-7,23.
Apostles. -- Ac 1:22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33.
His enemies. -- Mt 28:11-15.

Asserted and preached by the Apostles -- Ac 25:19; 26:23.

Saints
Begotten to a lively hope. -- 1Pe 1:3,21.
Desire to know the power of. -- Php 3:10.
Should keep, in remembrance. -- 2Ti 2:8.

Shall rise in the likeness of. -- Ro 6:5; 1Co 15:49; Php 3:21.

Is an emblem of the new birth -- Ro 6:4; Col 2:12.

The first-fruits of our resurrection -- Ac 26:23; 1Co 15:20,23.

The truth of the gospel involved in -- 1Co 15:14,15.

Followed by his exaltation -- Ac 4:10,11; Ro 8:34; Eph 1:20; Php 2:9,10; Re 1:18.

An assurance of the judgment -- Ac 17:31.
Typified
Isaac. -- Ge 22:13; Heb 11:19.
Jonah. -- Jon 2:10; Mt 12:40.

Reuben, the Tribe Of Descended from Jacob's first son -- Ge 29:32.

Predictions respecting -- Ge 49:4; De 33:6.
Persons selected from
To number the people. -- Nu 1:5.
To spy out the land. -- Nu 13:4.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:20,21.

Led the second division of Israel in their journey's -- Nu 10:18.

Encamped with its standard south of the tabernacle -- Nu 2:10.

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:30-35.
Families of -- Nu 26:5,6,8,9.

Obtained inheritance east of Jordan on condition of helping to conquer Canaan -- Nu 32:1-33; De 3:18-20.

Bounds of their inheritance -- De 3:16,17; Jos 13:15-23.

Strength of, at the time of receiving their inheritance -- Nu 26:7.

Cities built by -- Nu 32:37,38.
On Ebal, said amen to the curses -- De 27:13.

Dismissed by Joshua after the conquest of Canaan -- Jos 22:1-9.

Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes -- Jos 22:10-29.

Did not assist against Sisera -- Jdj 5:15,16.

Some of, at David's coronation -- 1Ch 12:37,38.

Officers appointed over, by David -- 1Ch 26:32; 27:16.

Took land of the Hagarites -- 1Ch 5:10,18-22.

Invaded and conquered by Hazael king of Syria -- 2Ki 10:32,33.

Carried away by Tiglathpileser -- 2Ki 15:29; 1Ch 5:6,26.

Remarkable persons of
Dathan, Abiram, and On. -- Nu 16:1; 26:9,10.
Adina &c. -- 1Ch 11:42.

Revenge
Forbidden by our Lord -- Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro
12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9.

Christ an example of forbearing -- Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23.

Rebuked by Christ -- Lu 9:54,55.
Inconsistent with Christian spirit -- Lu 9:55.
Proceeds from a spiteful heart -- Eze 25:15.
Instead of taking, we should
Trust in God. -- Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16.
Exhibit love. -- Le 19:18; Lu 6:35.
Give place to wrath. -- Ro 12:19.
Exercise forbearance. -- Mt 5:38-41.
Bless. -- Ro 12:14.

Overcome others by kindness. -- Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20.

Keep others from taking -- 1Sa 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9.

Be thankful for being kept from taking -- 1Sa 25:32,33.

The wicked are earnest after -- Jer 20:10.
Punishment for -- Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12.
Exemplified
Simon and Levi. -- Ge 34:25.
Samson. -- Jdj 15:7,8; 16:28-30.
Joab. -- 2Sa 3:27.
Absalom. -- 2Sa 13:23-29.
Jezebel. -- 1Ki 19:2.
Ahab. -- 1Ki 22:26.
Haman. -- Es 3:8-15.
Edomites. -- Eze 25:12.
Philistines. -- Eze 25:15.
Herodias. -- Mr 6:19-24.
James and John. -- Lu 9:54.
Chief priests. -- Ac 5:33.
Jews. -- Ac 7:54,59; 23:12.
Reviling and Reproaching
Forbidden -- 1Pe 3:9.

Of rulers specially forbidden -- Ex 22:28; Ac 23:4,5.

The wicked utter, against
God. -- Ps 74:22; 79:12.
God, by opposing the poor. -- Pr 14:31.
Christ. -- Mt 27:39; Lu 7:34.
Saints. -- Ps 102:8; Zep 2:8.
Rulers. -- 2Pe 2:10,11; Jude 1:8,9.

Of Christ, predicted -- Ps 69:9; Ro 15:3; Ps 89:51.

The conduct of Christ under -- 1Pe 2:23.
Saints
Endure. -- 1Ti 4:10; Heb 10:33.
Endure for God's sake. -- Ps 69:7.
Endure for Christ's sake. -- Lu 6:22.
Should expect. -- Mt 10:25.
Should not fear. -- Isa 51:7.

Sometimes depressed by. -- Ps 42:10,11; 44:16; 69:20.

May take pleasure in. -- 2Co 12:10.
Supported under. -- 2Co 12:10.
Trust in God under. -- Ps 57:3; 119:42.
Pray under. -- 2Ki 19:4,16; Ps 89:50.
Return blessings for. -- 1Co 4:12; 1Pe 3:9.
Ministers should not fear -- Eze 2:6.

Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake -- 1Pe 4:14.

Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake -- Mt 5:11; Lu 6:22.

Excludes from heaven -- 1Co 6:10.
Punishment for -- Zep 2:8,9; Mt 5:22.
Exemplified
Joseph's brethren. -- Ge 37:19.
Goliath. -- 1Sa 17:43.
Michal. -- 2Sa 6:20.
Shimei. -- 2Sa 16:7,8.
Sennacherib. -- Isa 37:17,23,24.
Moabites and Ammonites. -- Zep 2:8.
Pharisees. -- Mt 12:24.
Jews. -- Mt 27:39,40; Joh 8:48.
Malefactor. -- Lu 23:39.
Athenian philosophers. -- Ac 17:18.
Reward of Saints, The
Is from God -- Ro 2:7; Col 3:24; Heb 11:6.

Is of grace, through faith alone -- Ro 4:4,5,16; 11:6.

Is of God's good pleasure -- Mt 20:14,15; Lu 12:32.

Prepared by God -- Heb 11:16.
Prepared by Christ -- Joh 14:2.
As servants of Christ -- Col 3:24.
Not on account of their merits -- Ro 4:4,5.
Described as

Being with Christ. -- Joh 12:26; 14:3; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17.

Beholding the face of God. -- Ps 17:15; Mt 5:8; Re 22:4.

Beholding the glory of Christ. -- Joh 17:24.

Being glorified with Christ. -- Ro 8:17,18; Col 3:4; Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Sitting in judgment with Christ. -- Da 7:22; Mt 19:28; Lu 22:30; 1Co 6:2.

Reigning with Christ. -- 2Ti 2:12; Re 3:21; 5:10; 20:4.

Reigning for ever and ever. -- Re 22:5.
A crown of righteousness. -- 2Ti 4:8.
A crown of glory. -- 1Pe 5:4.
A crown of life. -- Jas 1:12; Re 2:10.
An incorruptible crown. -- 1Co 9:25.
Joint heirship with Christ. -- Ro 8:17.
Inheritance of all things. -- Re 21:7.

Inheritance with saints in light. -- Ac 20:32; 26:18; Col 1:12.

Inheritance eternal. -- Heb 9:15.
Inheritance incorruptible. -- 1Pe 1:4.
A kingdom. -- Mt 25:34; Lu 22:29.
A kingdom immovable. -- Heb 12:28.
Shining as the stars. -- Da 12:3.
Everlasting light. -- Isa 60:19.

Everlasting life. -- Lu 18:30; Joh 6:40; 17:2,3; Ro 2:7; 6:23; 1Jo 5:11.

An enduring substance. -- Heb 10:34.
A house eternal in the heavens. -- 2Co 5:1.
A city which had foundation. -- Heb 11:10.

Entering into the joy of the Lord. -- Mt 25:21; Heb 12:2.

Rest. -- Heb 4:9; Re 14:13.
Fulness of joy. -- Ps 16:11.

The prize of the high calling of God in Christ. -- Php 3:14.

Treasure in heaven. -- Mt 19:21; Lu 12:33.
An eternal weight of glory. -- 2Co 4:17.
Is great -- Mt 5:12; Lu 6:35; Heb 10:35.
Is full -- 2Jo 1:8.
Is sure -- Pr 11:18.
Is satisfying -- Ps 17:15.
Is inestimable -- Isa 64:4; 1Co 2:9.

Saints may feel confident of -- Ps 73:24; Isa 25:8,9; 2Co 5:1; 2Ti 4:8.

Hope of, a cause of rejoicing -- Ro 5:2.
Be careful not to lose -- 2Jo 1:8.
The prospect of, should lead to
Diligence. -- 2Jo 1:8.
Pressing forward. -- Php 3:14.

Enduring suffering for Christ. -- 2Co 4:16-18; Heb 11:26.

Faithfulness to death. -- Re 2:10.

Present afflictions not to be compared with -- Ro 8:18; 2Co 5:17.

Shall be given at the second coming of Christ -- Mt 16:27; Re 22:12.

Riches The true riches -- Eph 3:8; 1Co 1:30; Col 2:3; 1Pe 2:7.

God gives -- 1Sa 2:7; Ec 5:19.

To God belongs this world's riches -- Hag 2:8.

God gives power to obtain -- De 8:18.
The blessing of the Lord brings -- Pr 10:22.
Give worldly power -- Pr 22:7.
Described as
Temporary. -- Pr 27:24.
Uncertain. -- 1Ti 6:17.
Unsatisfying. -- Ec 4:8; 5:10.
Corruptible. -- Jas 5:2; 1Pe 1:18.
Fleeting. -- Pr 23:5; Re 18:16,17.
Deceitful. -- Mt 13:22.
Liable to be stolen. -- Mt 6:19.
Perishable. -- Jer 48:36.
Thick clay. -- Hab 2:6.

Often an obstruction to the reception of the gospel -- Mr 10:23-25.

Deceitfulness of, chokes the word -- Mt 13:22.
The love of, the root of all evil -- 1Ti 6:10.
Often lead to
Pride. -- Eze 28:5; Ho 12:8.
Forgetting God. -- De 8:13,14.
Denying God. -- Pr 30:8,9.
Forsaking God. -- De 32:15.
Rebelling against God. -- Ne 9:25,26.
Rejecting Christ. -- Mt 19:22; 10:22.
Self-sufficiency. -- Pr 28:11.
Anxiety. -- Ec 5:12.
An overbearing spirit. -- Pr 18:23.
Violence. -- Mic 6:12.
Oppression. -- Jas 2:6.
Fraud. -- Jas 5:4.
Sensual indulgence. -- Lu 16:19; Jas 5:5.
Life consists not in abundance of -- Lu 12:15.
Be not over-anxious for -- Pr 30:8.
Labour not for -- Pr 23:4.
They who covet
Fall into temptation and a snare. -- 1Ti 6:9.
Fall into hurtful lusts. -- 1Ti 6:9.
Err from the faith. -- 1Ti 6:10.
Use unlawful means to acquire. -- Pr 28:20.
Bring trouble on themselves. -- 1Ti 6:10.
Bring trouble on their families. -- Pr 15:27.
Profit not in the day of wrath -- Pr 11:4.
Cannot secure prosperity -- Jas 1:11.
Cannot redeem the soul -- Ps 49:6-9; 1Pe 1:18.

Cannot deliver in the day of God's wrath -- Zep 1:18; Re 6:15-17.

They who possess, should
Ascribe them to God. -- 1Ch 29:12.
Not trust in them. -- Job 31:24; 1Ti 6:17.
Not set the heart on them. -- Ps 62:10.
Not boast of obtaining them. -- De 8:17.
Not glory in them. -- Jer 9:23.
Not hoard them up. -- Mt 6:19.

Devote them to God's service. -- 1Ch 29:3; Mr 12:42-44.

Give of them to the poor. -- Mt 19:21; 1Jo 3:17.

Use them in promoting the salvation of others. -- Lu 16:9.

Be liberal in all things. -- 1Ti 6:18.

Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give. -- 1Ch 29:14.

Not to be high-minded. -- 1Ti 6:17.

When converted, rejoice in being humbled. -- Jas 1:9,10.

Heavenly treasures superior to -- Mt 6:19,20.
Of the wicked laid up for the just -- Pr 13:22.
The wicked
Often increase in. -- Ps 73:12.
Often spend their day in. -- Job 21:13.
Swallow down. -- Job 20:15.
Trust in the abundance of. -- Ps 52:7.
Heap up. -- Job 27:16; Ps 39:6; Ec 2:26.
Keep, to their hurt. -- Ec 5:13.
Boast themselves in. -- Ps 49:6; 52:7.
Profit not by. -- Pr 11:4; 13:7; Ec 5:11.
Have trouble with. -- Pr 15:6; 1Ti 6:9,10.
Must leave, to others. -- Ps 49:10.
Vanity of heaping up -- Ps 39:6; Ec 5:10,11.

Guilt of trusting in -- Job 31:24,28; Eze 28:4,5,8.

Guilt of rejoicing in -- Job 31:25,28.
Denunciations against those who
Get, by vanity. -- Pr 13:11; 21:6.
Get, unlawfully. -- Jer 17:11.

Increase, by oppression. -- Pr 22:16; Hab 2:6-8; Mic 2:2,3.

Hoard up. -- Ec 5:13,14; Jas 5:3.
Trust in. -- Pr 11:28.
Receive their consolation. -- Lu 6:24.
Abuse. -- Jas 5:1,5.
Spend, upon their appetite. -- Job 20:15-17.

Folly and danger of trusting to -- Illustrated. -- Lu 12:16-21.

Danger of misusing -- Illustrated -- Lu 16:19-25.
Examples of saints possessing
Abram. -- Ge 13:2.
Lot. -- Ge 13:5,6.
Isaac. -- Ge 26:13,14.
Jacob. -- Ge 32:5,10.
Joseph. -- Ge 45:8,13.
Boaz. -- Ru 2:1.
Barzillai. -- 2Sa 19:32.
Shunammite. -- 2Ki 4:8.
David. -- 1Ch 29:28.
Jehoshaphat. -- 2Ch 17:5.
Hezekiah. -- 2Ch 32:27-29.
Job. -- Job 1:3.
Joseph of Arimathea. -- Mt 27:57.
Zacchaeus. -- Lu 19:2.
Dorcas. -- Ac 9:36.

Examples of those truly rich -- Mt 5:8; 8:10; 13:45,46; Lu 10:42; Joh 1:45; Php 3:8; Jas 2:5; 1Pe 2:7; Re 3:18.

Examples of wicked men possessing
Laban. -- Ge 30:30.
Esau. -- Ge 36:7.
Nabal. -- 1Sa 25:2.
Haman. -- Es 5:11.
Ammonites. -- Jer 49:4.
People of Tyre. -- Eze 28:5.
Young man. -- Mt 19:22.

Righteousness Is obedience to God's law -- De 6:25; Ro 10:5; Lu 1:6; Ps 1:2.

God loves -- Ps 11:7.
God looks for -- Isa 5:7.
Christ
Is the Son of. -- Mal 4:2.
Loves. -- Ps 45:7; Heb 1:9.
Was girt with. -- Isa 11:5.
Put on, as breast-plate. -- Isa 59:17.
Was sustained by. -- Isa 59:16.
Preached. -- Ps 40:9.
Fulfilled all. -- Mt 3:15.
Is made to his people. -- 1Co 1:30.
Is the end of the law for. -- Ro 10:4.
Has brought in everlasting. -- Da 9:24.

Shall judge with. -- Ps 72:2; Isa 11:4; Ac 17:31; Re 19:11.

Shall reign in. -- Ps 45:6; Isa 32:1; Heb 1:8.
Shall execute. -- Ps 99:4; Jer 23:6.

None, by nature have -- Job 15:14; Ps 14:3; Ro 3:10.

Cannot come by the law -- Ga 2:21; 3:21.

No justification by works of -- Ro 3:20; 9:31,32; Ga 2:16.

No salvation by works of -- Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of -- Lu 18:9; Ro 10:3.

The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of -- De 9:5.

Saints
Have, in Christ. -- Isa 45:24; 54:17; 2Co 5:21.
Have, imputed. -- Ro 4:11,22.
Are covered with the robe of. -- Isa 61:10.
Receive, from God. -- Ps 24:5.
Are renewed in. -- Eph 4:24.
Are led in the paths of. -- Ps 23:3.
Are servants of. -- Ro 6:16,18.
Characterised by. -- Ge 18:25; Ps 1:5,6.
Know. -- Isa 51:7.
Do. -- 1Jo 2:29; 3:7.
Work, by faith. -- Heb 11:33.
Follow after. -- Isa 51:1.
Put on. -- Job 29:14.
Wait for the hope of. -- Ga 5:5.
Pray for the spirit of. -- Ps 51:10.
Hunger and thirst after. -- Mt 5:6.
Walk before God in. -- 1Ki 3:6.
Offer the sacrifice of. -- Ps 4:5; 51:19.
Put no trust in their own. -- Php 3:6-8.
Count their own, as filthy rags. -- Isa 64:6.
Should seek. -- Zep 2:3.
Should live in. -- Tit 2:12; 1Pe 2:24.
Should serve God in. -- Lu 1:75.

Should yield their members as instruments of. -- Ro 6:13.

Should yield their members servants to. -- Ro 6:19.

Should have on the breast-plate of. -- Eph 6:14.
Shall receive a crown of -- 2Ti 4:8.
Shall see God's face in -- Ps 17:15.
Of saints endures forever -- Ps 112:3,9; 2Co 9:9.
An evidence of the new birth -- 1Jo 2:29.
The kingdom of God is -- Ro 14:17.
The fruit of the Spirit is in all -- Eph 5:9.
The Scriptures instruct in -- 2Ti 3:16.
Judgments designed to lead to -- Isa 26:9.
Chastisements yield the fruit of -- Heb 12:11.

Has no fellowship with unrighteousness -- 2Co 6:14.

Ministers should
Be preachers of. -- 2Pe 2:5.
Reason of. -- Ac 24:25.
Follow after. -- 1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:22.
Be clothed with. -- Ps 132:9.
Be armed with. -- 2Co 6:7.

Pray for the fruit of, in their people. -- 2Co 9:10; Php 1:11.

Keep saints in the right way -- Pr 11:5; 13:6.
Judgment should be executed in -- Le 19:15.
They who walk in, and follow
Are righteous. -- 1Jo 3:7.

Are the excellent of the earth. -- Ps 16:3; Pr 12:26.

Are accepted with God. -- Ac 10:35.
Are loved by God. -- Ps 146:8; Pr 15:9.
Are blessed by God. -- Ps 5:12.
Are heard by God. -- Lu 18:7; Jas 5:16.

Are objects of God's watchful care. -- Job 36:7; Ps 34:15; Pr 10:3; 1Pe 3:12.

Are tried by God. -- Ps 11:5.
Are exalted by God. -- Job 36:7.
Dwell in security. -- Isa 33:15,16.
Are bold as a lion. -- Pr 28:1.

Are delivered out of all troubles. -- Ps 34:19; Pr 11:8.

Are never forsaken by God. -- Ps 37:25.

Are abundantly provided for. -- Pr 13:25; Mt 6:25-33.

Are enriched. -- Ps 112:3; Pr 15:6.
Think and desire good. -- Pr 11:23; 12:5.

Know the secret of the Lord. -- Ps 25:14; Pr 3:32.

Have their prayers heard. -- Ps 34:17; Pr 15:29; 1Pe 3:12.

Have their desires granted. -- Pr 10:24.
Find it with life and honour. -- Pr 21:21.
Shall hold on their way. -- Job 17:9.

Shall never be moved. -- Ps 15:2,5; 55:22; Pr 10:30; 12:3.

Shall be ever remembered. -- Ps 112:6.
Shall flourish as a branch. -- Pr 11:28.
Shall be glad in the Lord -- Ps 64:10.
Brings its own reward -- Pr 11:18; Isa 3:10.
Tends to life -- Pr 11:19; 12:28.
The work of, shall be peace -- Isa 32:17.

The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever -- Isa 32:17.

Is a crown of glory to the aged -- Pr 16:31.
The wicked
Are far from. -- Ps 119:150; Isa 46:12.
Are free from. -- Ro 6:20.
Are enemies of. -- Ac 13:10.
Leave off. -- Am 5:7; Ps 36:3.
Follow not after. -- Ro 9:30.
Do not. -- 1Jo 3:10.
Do not obey. -- Ro 2:8; 2Th 2:12.
Love lying rather than. -- Ps 52:3.
Make mention of God, not it. -- Isa 48:1.

Though favoured, will not learn. -- Isa 26:10; Ps 106:43.

Speak contemptuously against those who follow. -- Ps 31:18; Mt 27:39-44.

Hate those who follow. -- Ps 34:21.

Slay those who follow. -- Ps 37:32; 1Jo 3:12; Mt 23:35.

Should break off their sins by. -- Da 4:27.
Should awake to. -- 1Co 15:34.
Should sow to themselves in. -- Ho 10:12.

Vainly wish to die as those who follow. -- Nu 23:10.

The throne of kings established by -- Pr 16:12; 25:5.

Nations exalted by -- Pr 14:34.
Blessedness of
Having imputed, without works. -- Ro 4:6.
Doing. -- Ps 106:3.
Hungering and thirsting after. -- Mt 5:6.
Suffering for. -- 1Pe 3:14.
Being persecuted for. -- Mt 5:10.
Turning others to. -- Da 12:3.

Promised to the Church -- Isa 32:16; 45:8; 61:11; 62:1.

Promised to saints -- Isa 60:21; 61:3.
Exemplified
Jacob. -- Ge 30:33.
David. -- 2Sa 22:21.
Zacharias. -- Lu 1:6.
Abel. -- Heb 11:4.
Lot. -- 2Pe 2:8.
Righteousness Imputed
Predicted -- Isa 56:1; Eze 16:14.
Revealed in the gospel -- Ro 1:17.
Is of the Lord -- Isa 54:17.
Described as

The righteousness of faith. -- Ro 4:13; 9:30; 10:6.

The righteousness of God, without the law. -- Ro 3:21.

The righteousness of God by faith in Christ. -- Ro 3:22.

Christ being made righteousness to us. -- 1Co 1:30.

Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ. -- 2Co 5:21.

Christ is the end of the law for -- Ro 10:4.

Christ called THE LORD OF OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS -- Jer 23:6.

Christ brings in an everlasting righteousness -- Da 9:24.

Is a free gift -- Ro 5:17.

God's righteousness never to be abolished -- Isa 5:16.

The promises made through -- Ro 4:13.
Saints
Have, on believing. -- Ro 4:5,11,24.

Clothed with the robe of righteousness. -- Isa 61:10.

Exalted in righteousness. -- Ps 89:16.
Desire to be found in. -- Php 3:9.
Glory in having. -- Isa 45:24,25.
Exhortation to seek righteousness -- Mt 6:33.
The Gentiles attained to -- Ro 9:30.
Blessedness of those who have -- Ro 4:6.
The Jews
Ignorant of. -- Ro 10:3.
Stumble at righteousness by faith. -- Ro 9:32.
Submit not to. -- Ro 10:3.
Exemplified
Abraham. -- Ro 4:9,22; Ga 3:6.
Paul. -- Php 3:7-9.

Righteousness of God, The Is part of his character -- Ps 7:9; 116:5; 119:137.

Described as
Very high. -- Ps 71:19.
Abundant. -- Ps 48:10.
Beyond computation. -- Ps 71:15.
Everlasting. -- Ps 119:142.
Enduring for ever. -- Ps 111:3.
The habitation of his throne. -- Ps 97:2.
Christ acknowledged -- Joh 17:25.
Christ committed his cause to -- 1Pe 2:23.
Angels acknowledge -- Re 16:5.
Exhibited in
His testimonies. -- Ps 119:138,144.
His commandments. -- De 4:8; Ps 119:172.
His judgments. -- Ps 19:9; 119:7,62.
His word. -- Ps 119:123.
His ways. -- Ps 145:17.
His acts. -- Jdj 5:11; 1Sa 12:7.
His government. -- Ps 96:13; 98:9.
The gospel. -- Ps 85:10; Ro 3:25,26.
The final judgment. -- Ac 17:31.

The punishment of the wicked. -- Ro 2:5; 2Th 1:6; Re 16:7; 19:2.

Shown to the posterity of saints -- Ps 103:17.
Shown openly before the heathen -- Ps 98:2.
God delights in the exercise of -- Jer 9:24.
The heavens shall declare -- Ps 50:6; 97:6.
Saints
Ascribe, to him. -- Job 36:3; Da 9:7.
Acknowledge, in his dealings. -- Ezr 9:15.

Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. -- Jer 12:1; Ps 73:12-17.

Recognise, in the fulfilment of his promises. -- Ne 9:8.

Confident of beholding. -- Mic 7:9.
Upheld by. -- Isa 41:10.
Do not conceal. -- Ps 40:10.
Mention, only. -- Ps 71:16.
Talk of. -- Ps 35:28; 71:15,24.
Declare to others. -- Ps 22:31.
Magnify. -- Ps 7:17; 51:14; 145:7.
Plead in prayer. -- Ps 143:11; Da 9:16.
Leads God to love righteousness -- Ps 11:7.
We should pray
To be led in. -- Ps 5:8.
To be quickened in. -- Ps 119:40.
To be delivered in. -- Ps 31:1; 71:2.
To be answered in. -- Ps 143:1.
To be judged according to. -- Ps 35:24.
For its continued manifestation. -- Ps 36:10.

His care and defence of his people designed to teach -- Mic 6:4,5.

The wicked have no interest in -- Ps 69:27.
Illustrated -- Ps 36:6.
Rings
Antiquity of -- Ge 24:22; 38:18.

Made of gold and set with precious stones -- Nu 31:50,51; Song 5:14.

Were worn
On the hands. -- Ge 41:42.
On the arms. -- 2Sa 1:10.
In the ears. -- Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12.
In the nose. -- Isa 3:21.
Rich men distinguished by -- Jas 2:2.
Women of rank adorned with -- Isa 3:16,21.
Of kings
Used for sealing decrees. -- Es 3:12; 8:8,10.

Given to favourites as a mark of honour. -- Ge 41:42; Es 3:10; 8:2.

Numbers of, taken from Midianites -- Nu 31:50.
Illustrative
Of the glory of Christ. -- Song 5:14.
(Put on the hands,) of favour. -- Lu 15:22.
Rivers
Source of -- Job 28:10; Ps 104:8,10.
Enclosed within banks -- Da 12:5.
Flow through valleys -- Ps 104:8,10.
Some of
Great and mighty. -- Ge 15:18; Ps 74:15.
Deep. -- Eze 47:5; Zec 10:11.
Broad. -- Isa 33:21.
Rapid. -- Jdj 5:21.
Parted into many streams. -- Ge 2:10; Isa 11:5.
Run into the sea -- Ec 1:7; Eze 47:8.

God's power over, unlimited -- Isa 50:2; Na 1:4.

Useful for
Supplying drink to the people. -- Jer 2:18.
Commerce. -- Isa 23:3.
Promoting vegetation. -- Ge 2:10.
Bathing. -- Ex 2:5.
Baptism often performed in -- Mt 3:6.
Of Canaan abounded with fish -- Le 11:9,10.
Banks of
Covered with flags. -- Ex 2:3,5.
Planted with trees. -- Eze 47:7.
Frequented by doves. -- Song 5:12.
Frequented by wild beasts. -- Jer 49:19.
Places of common resort. -- Ps 137:1.
Frequently overflowed. -- Jos 3:15; 1Ch 12:15.
Peculiarly fruitful. -- Ps 1:3; Isa 32:20.
Gardens often made beside -- Nu 24:6.
Cities often built beside -- Ps 46:4; 137:1.

Often the boundaries of kingdoms -- Jos 22:25; 1Ki 4:24.

Mentioned in scripture
Of Eden. -- Ge 2:10.
Of Jotbath. -- De 10:7.
Of Ethiopia. -- Isa 18:1.
Of Babylon. -- Ps 137:1.
Of Egypt. -- Ge 15:18.
Of Damascus. -- 2Ki 5:12.
Of Ahava. -- Ezr 8:15.
Of Judah. -- Joe 3:18.
Of Philippi. -- Ac 16:13.
Abana. -- 2Ki 5:12.
Arnon. -- De 2:36; Jos 12:1.
Chebar. -- Eze 1:1,3; 10:15,20.
Euphrates. -- Ge 2:14.
Gihon. -- Ge 2:13.
Gozan. -- 2Ki 17:6; 1Ch 5:26.
Hiddekel. -- Ge 2:14.
Jabbok. -- De 2:37; Jos 12:2.
Jordan. -- Jos 3:8; 2Ki 5:10.
Kanah. -- Jos 16:8.
Kishon. -- Jdj 5:21.
Pharpar. -- 2Ki 5:12.
Pison. -- Ge 2:11.
Ulai. -- Da 8:16.

Many, fordable in some places -- Ge 32:22; Jos 2:7; Isa 16:2.

Illustrative

Of the abundance of grace in Christ. -- Isa 32:2; Joh 1:16.

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. -- Ps 46:4; Isa 41:18; 43:19,20; Joh 7:38,39.

Of heavy afflictions. -- Ps 69:2; Isa 43:2.
Of abundance. -- Job 20:17; 29:6.
Of people flying from judgments. -- Isa 23:10.

(Steady course of,) of peace of saints. -- Isa 66:12.

(Fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity of saints. -- Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8.

(Drying up of,) of God's judgments. -- Isa 19:1-8; Jer 51:36; Na 1:4; Zec 10:11.

(Overflowing of,) of God's judgments. -- Isa 8:7,8; 28:2,18; Jer 47:2.

Rocks
Often composed of Flint -- De 8:15; 32:13.
Described as
Hard. -- Jer 5:3.
Durable. -- Job 19:24.
Barren. -- Eze 26:4,14; Am 6:12; Lu 8:6.
Often sharp-pointed and craggy -- 1Sa 14:4.
Often had holes and clefts -- Ex 33:22.
Were a defence to a country -- Isa 33:16.
Dreaded by mariners -- Ac 27:20.
Inhabited by
Wild goats. -- Job 39:1.
Conies. -- Ps 104:18; Pr 30:26.
Doves. -- Song 2:14; Jer 48:28.
Eagles. -- Job 39:28; Jer 49:16.

The olive tree flourished amongst -- De 32:13; Job 29:6.

Bees often made their honey amongst -- De 32:13; Ps 81:16.

Used as
Altars. -- Jdj 6:20,21,26; 13:19.
Places for idolatrous worship. -- Isa 57:5.
Places of Observation. -- Ex 33:21; Nu 23:9.

Places of safety in danger. -- 1Sa 13:6; Isa 2:19; Jer 16:16; Re 6:15.

Places for shelter by the poor in their distress. -- Job 24:8; 30:3,6.

The shadow of, grateful to travellers during the heat of the day -- Isa 32:2.

Houses often built on -- Mt 7:24,25.
Tombs often hewn out of -- Isa 22:16; Mt 27:60.

Important events often engraved upon -- Job 19:24.

Mentioned in scripture
Adullam. -- 1Ch 11:15.
Bozez. -- 1Sa 14:4.
Engedi. -- 1Sa 24:1,2.
Etam. -- Jdj 15:8.
Horeb in Rephidim. -- Ex 17:1-6.
Meribah in Kadesh. -- Nu 20:1-11.
Oreb. -- Jdj 7:25; Isa 10:26.
Rimmon. -- Jdj 20:45.
Seneh. -- 1Sa 14:4.

Selahammahlekoth in the wilderness of Maon. -- 1Sa 23:25,28.

Selah in the valley of salt. -- 2Ki 14:7; 2Ch 25:11,12.

Man's industry in cutting through -- Job 28:9,10.

Hammers used for breaking -- Jer 23:29.
Casting down from, a punishment -- 2Ch 25:12.
Miracles connected with
Water brought from. -- Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11.
Fire ascended out of. -- Jdj 6:21.
Broken in pieces by the wind. -- 1Ki 19:11.
Rent at the death of Christ. -- Mt 27:51.

God's power exhibited in removing -- Job 14:18; Na 1:6.

Illustrative of
God as creator of his people. -- De 32:18.

God as the strength of his people. -- Ps 18:1,2; 67:2; Isa 17:10.

God as defence of his people. -- Ps 31:2,3.
God as refuge of his people. -- Ps 94:22.

God as salvation of his people. -- De 32:15; Ps 89:26; 95:1.

Christ as refuge of his people. -- Isa 32:2.

Christ as foundation of his church. -- Mt 16:18; 1Pe 2:6.

Christ as source of spiritual gifts. -- 1Co 10:4.

Christ as a stumbling stone to the wicked. -- Isa 8:14; Ro 9:33; 1Pe 2:8.

A place of safety. -- Ps 27:5; 40:2.
Whatever we trust in. -- De 32:31,37.
The ancestor of a nation. -- Isa 51:1.
Roe, The
Clean and fit for food -- De 12:15; 14:5.
Male of, called the roebuck -- 1Ki 4:23.
Described as
Cheerful. -- Pr 5:19.
Wild. -- 2Sa 2:18.
Swift. -- 1Ch 12:8.
Inhabits the mountains -- 1Ch 12:8.
Often hunted by men -- Pr 6:5.
Illustrative of
Christ. -- Song 2:9,17.
The church. -- Song 4:5; 7:3.
A good wife. -- Pr 5:19.
The swift of foot. -- 2Sa 2:18.
Roman Empire, The
Called the world from its extent -- Lu 2:1.
Represented by the

Legs of iron in Nebuchadnezzar's vision. -- Da 2:33,40.

Terrible beast in Daniel's vision. -- Da 7:7,19.

Rome the capitol of -- Ac 18:2; 19:21.

Judea a province of, under a procurator or a governor -- Lu 3:2; Ac 23:34,26; 25:1.

Allusions to military affairs of
Strict obedience to superiors. -- Mt 8:8,9.

Use of the panoply or defensive armour. -- Ro 13:12; 2Co 6:7; Eph 6:11-17.

Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares. -- 2Ti 2:4.

Hardship endured by soldiers. -- 2Ti 2:3.

The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers. -- Php 2:25.

Danger of sentinels' sleeping. -- Mt 28:13,14.

Expunging from the muster roll name of soldiers guilty of crimes. -- Re 3:5.

Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves. -- 2Ti 4:7,8.

Triumphs of victorious generals. -- 2Co 2:14-16; Col 2:15.

Different military officers. -- Ac 21:31; 23:23,24.

Italian and Augustus' band. -- Ac 10:1; 27:1.

Allusions to judicial affairs of

Person accused, examined by scourging. -- Ac 22:24,29.

Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution. -- Mt 27:26,27.

Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed. -- Joh 19:19.

Garments of those executed given to the soldiers. -- Mt 27:35; Joh 19:23.

Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety. -- Ac 21:33; 12:6; 2Ti 1:16; Ac 28:16.

Accusers and accused confronted together. -- Ac 23:35; 25:16-19.

Accused person protected from popular violence. -- Ac 23:20,24-27.

Power of life and death vested in its authorities. -- Joh 18:31,39,40; 19:10.

All appeals made to the emperor. -- Ac 25:11,12.

Those who appealed to Caesar, to be brought before him. -- Ac 26:32.

Allusions to citizenship of
Obtained by purchase. -- Ac 22:28.
Obtained by birth. -- Ac 22:28.

Exempted from the degradation scourging. -- Ac 16:37,38; 22:25.

Allusions to grecian game adapted by
Gladiatorial fights. -- 1Co 4:9; 15:32.

Foot races. -- 1Co 9:24; Php 2:16; 3:11-14; Heb 12:1,2.

Wrestling. -- Eph 6:12.
Training of combatants. -- 1Co 9:25,27.

Crowning of conquerors. -- 1Co 9:25; Php 3:14; 2Ti 4:8.

Rules observed in conducting. -- 2Ti 2:5.
Emperors of, mentioned
Tiberius. -- Lu 3:1.
Augustus. -- Lu 2:1.
Claudius. -- Ac 11:28.
Nero. -- Php 4:22; 2Ti 4:22.
Predictions respecting
Its universal dominion. -- Da 7:23.

Its division into ten parts. -- Da 2:41-43; 7:20,24.

Origin of papal power in. -- Da 7:8,20-25.