Waiting Upon God

As the God of providence -- Jer 14:22.
As the God of salvation -- Ps 25:5.

As the Giver of all temporal blessings -- Ps 104:27,28; Ps 145:15,16.

For
Mercy. -- Ps 123:2.
Pardon. -- Ps 39:7,8.
The consolation of Israel. -- Lu 2:25.
Salvation. -- Ge 49:18; Ps 62:1,2.
Guidance and teaching. -- Ps 25:5.
Protection. -- Ps 33:20; 59:9,10.
The fulfillment of His word. -- Hab 2:3.
The fulfillment of His promises. -- Ac 1:4.
Hope of righteous by faith. -- Ga 5:5.
Coming of Christ. -- 1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10.
Is good -- Ps 52:9.
God calls us to -- Zep 3:8.

Exhortations and encouragements to -- Ps 27:14; 37:7; Ho 12:6.

Should be
With the soul. -- Ps 62:1,5.
With earnest desire. -- Ps 130:6.
With patience. -- Ps 37:7; 40:1.
With resignation. -- La 3:26.
With hope in His word. -- Ps 130:5.
With full confidence. -- Mic 7:7.
Continually. -- Ho 12:6.
All the day. -- Ps 25:5.
Specially in adversity. -- Ps 59:1-9; Isa 8:17.
In the way of His judgments. -- Isa 26:8.
Saints resolve on -- Ps 52:9; 59:9.
Saints have expectation from -- Ps 62:5.
Saints plead, in prayer -- Ps 25:21; Isa 33:2.
The patience of saints often tried in -- Ps 69:3.
They who engage in
Wait upon Him only. -- Ps 62:5.
Are heard. -- Ps 40:1.
Are blessed. -- Isa 30:18; Da 12:12.
Experience His goodness. -- La 3:25.
Shall not be ashamed. -- Ps 25:3; Isa 49:23.
Shall renew their strength. -- Isa 40:31.
Shall inherit the earth. -- Ps 37:9.
Shall be saved. -- Pr 20:22; Isa 25:9.
Shall rejoice in salvation. -- Isa 25:9.

Shall receive the glorious things prepared by God for them. -- Isa 64:4.

Predicted of the Gentiles -- Isa 42:4; 60:9.
Illustrated -- Ps 123:2; Lu 12:36; Jas 5:7.
Exemplified
Jacob. -- Ge 49:18.
Hannah. -- 1Sa 1:2.
David. -- Ps 39:7.
Isaiah. -- Isa 8:17.
Micah. -- Mic 7:7.
Joseph. -- Mr 15:43.
Walls
Designed for separation -- Eze 43:8; Eph 2:14.
Designed for defence -- 1Sa 25:16.
Mentioned in scripture
Of cities. -- Nu 13:28.
Of temples. -- 1Ch 29:4; Isa 56:5.
Of houses. -- 1Sa 18:11.
Of vineyards. -- Nu 22:24; Pr 24:31.

Frequently made of stone and wood together -- Ezr 5:8; Hab 2:11.

Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass -- Jer 15:20; Eze 4:3.

Of cities
Often very high. -- De 1:28; 3:5.
Strongly fortified. -- Isa 2:15; 25:12.

Had towers built on them. -- 2Ch 26:9; 32:5; Ps 48:12; Song 8:10.

Houses often built on. -- Jos 2:15.

Were broad and places of public resort. -- 2Ki 6:26,30; Ps 55:10.

Were strongly manned in war. -- 2Ki 18:26.

Kept by watchmen night and day. -- Song 5:7; Isa 62:6.

Houses sometimes broken down to repair, and fortify. -- Isa 22:10.

Danger of approaching too near to, in time of war. -- 2Sa 11:20,21.

Were battered by besieging armies. -- 2Sa 20:15; Eze 4:2,3.

Adroitness of soldiers in scaling alluded to. -- Joe 2:7-9.

Sometimes burned. -- Jer 49:27; Am 1:7.

Frequently laid in ruins. -- 2Ch 25:23; 36:19; Jer 50:15.

Destruction of, a punishment and cause of grief. -- De 28:52; Ne 1:3; 2:12-17.

The falling of, sometimes occasioned great destruction. -- 1Ki 20:30.

The bodies of enemies sometimes fastened on, as a disgrace. -- 1Sa 31:10.

Custom of dedicating. -- Ne 12:27.
idolatrous rites performed on. -- 2Ki 3:27.

Instances of persons let down from. -- Jos 2:15; Ac 9:24,25; 2Co 11:33.

Small towns and villages were not surrounded by -- Le 25:31; De 3:5.

Of houses
Usually plastered. -- Eze 13:10; Da 5:5.

Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built. -- Ec 12:11; Isa 22:23.

Liable to leprosy. -- Le 14:37.
Often infested with serpents. -- Am 5:19.

Could be easily dug through. -- Ge 49:6; Eze 8:7,8; 12:5.

The seat next, was the place of distinction. -- 1Sa 20:25.

Hyssop frequently grew on -- 1Ki 4:33.
Miracles connected with
Falling of the walls of Jericho. -- Jos 6:20.

Handwriting on the wall of Belshazzar's palace. -- Da 5:5,25-28.

Illustrative
Of salvation. -- Isa 26:1; 60:18.
Of the protection of God. -- Zec 2:5.

Of those who afford protection. -- 1Sa 25:16; Isa 2:15.

Of the Church as a protection to the nation. -- Song 8:9,10.

Of ordinances as a protection to the Church. -- Song 2:9; Isa 5:5.

Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit. -- Pr 18:11.

(Brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked. -- Jer 22:20.

(Bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments. -- Ps 62:3; Isa 30:13.

(Of partition,) of separation of Jews and Gentiles. -- Eph 2:14.

(Daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets. -- Eze 13:10-15.

(Whited,) of hypocrites. -- Ac 23:3.
War
Antiquity of -- Ge 14:2.
Originates in the lusts of men -- Jas 4:1.
A time for -- Ec 3:8.
God

Frequently ordered. -- Ex 17:16; Nu 31:1,2; De 7:1,2; 1Sa 15:1-3.

Taught His people the art of. -- 2Sa 22:35.
Strengthens His people for. -- Le 26:7,8.

Gives the victory in. -- Nu 21:3; De 2:33; 3:3; 2Sa 23:10; Pr 21:31.

Causes to cease. -- Ps 46:9.
Scatters those who delight in. -- Ps 68:30.

Large armies frequently engaged in -- 2Ch 13:3; 14:9.

Weapons used in -- Jos 1:14; Jdj 18:11.
Preceded by
Consultation. -- Lu 14:31; Pr 24:6.
Great preparation. -- Joe 3:9.
Rumors. -- Jer 4:19; Mt 24:6.
Frequently long continued -- 2Sa 3:1.

Frequently sore and bloody -- 1Sa 14:22; 1Ch 5:22; 2Ch 14:13; 28:6.

Often attended by
Famine. -- Isa 51:19; Jer 14:15; La 5:10.
Pestilence. -- Jer 27:13; 28:8.
Cruelty. -- Jer 18:21; La 5:11-14.
Devastation. -- Isa 1:7.
Records often kept of -- Nu 21:14.
Often sent as a punishment for sin -- Jdj 5:8.
The Jews
Were expert in. -- 1Ch 12:33,35,36; Song 3:8.

Frequently engaged in (See Joshua chapters 6 through 11). -- 1Ki 14:30; 15:7,16.

Illustrative of
Our contest with death. -- Ec 8:8.

The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation. -- Ro 7:23; 2Co 10:3; Eph 6:12; 1Ti 1:18.

The contest between Antichrist and the Church. -- Re 11:7; 13:4,7.

The malignity of the wicked. -- Ps 55:21.
Warfare of Saints
Is not after the flesh -- 2Co 10:3.
Is a good warfare -- 1Ti 1:18,19.
Called the good fight of faith -- 1Ti 6:12.
Is against

The devil. -- Ge 3:15; 2Co 2:11; Eph 6:12; Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:8; Re 12:17.

The flesh. -- Ro 7:23; 1Co 9:25-27; 2Co 12:7; Ga 5:17; 1Pe 2:11.

Enemies. -- Ps 38:19; 56:2; 59:3.
The world. -- Joh 16:33; 1Jo 5:4,5.
Death. -- 1Co 15:26; Heb 2:14,15.

Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives -- Mic 7:6; Mt 10:35,36.

To be carried on
Under Christ, as our captain. -- Heb 2:10.
Under the Lord's banner. -- Ps 60:4.
With faith. -- 1Ti 1:18,19.
With a good conscience. -- 1Ti 1:18,19.

With steadfastness in the faith. -- 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:9; Heb 10:23.

With earnestness. -- Jude 1:3.
With watchfulness. -- 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:8.
With sobriety. -- 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 5:8.
With endurance or hardness. -- 2Ti 2:3,10.
With self-denial. -- 1Co 9:25-27.
With confidence in God. -- Ps 27:1-3.
With prayer. -- Ps 35:1-3; Eph 6:18.
Without earthly entanglements. -- 2Ti 2:4.
Mere professors do not maintain -- Jer 9:3.
Saints
Are all engaged in. -- Php 1:30.
Must stand firm in. -- Eph 6:13,14.
Exhorted to diligence. -- 1Ti 6:12; Jude 1:3.

Encouraged in. -- Isa 41:11,12; 51:12; Mic 7:8; 1Jo 4:4.

Helped by God in. -- Ps 118:13; Isa 41:13,14.
Protected by God in. -- Ps 140:7.
Comforted by God in. -- 2Co 7:5,6.

Strengthened by God in. -- Ps 20:2; 27:14; Isa 41:10.

Strengthened by Christ in. -- 2Co 12:9; 2Ti 4:17.
Delivered by Christ in. -- 2Ti 4:18.
Thank God for victory in. -- Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:57.
Armour for
Girdle of truth. -- Eph 6:14.
Breastplate of righteousness. -- Eph 6:14.
Preparation of the gospel. -- Eph 6:15.
Shield of faith. -- Eph 6:16.
Helmet of salvation. -- Eph 6:17; 1Th 5:8.
Sword of the Spirit. -- Eph 6:17.
Called armour of God. -- Eph 6:11.
Called armour of righteousness. -- 2Co 6:7.
Called armour of light. -- Ro 13:12.
Not carnal. -- 2Co 10:4.
Mighty through God. -- 2Co 10:4,5.
The whole, is required. -- Eph 6:13.
Must be put on. -- Ro 13:12; Eph 6:11.
To be on right hand and left. -- 2Co 6:7.
Victory in, is
From God. -- 1Co 15:57; 2Co 2:14.

Through Christ. -- Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:27; 2Co 12:9; Re 12:11.

By faith. -- Heb 11:33-37; 1Jo 5:4,5.
Over the devil. -- Ro 16:20; 1Jo 2:14.
Over the flesh. -- Ro 7:24,25; Ga 5:24.
Over the world. -- 1Jo 5:4,5.
Over all that exalts itself. -- 2Co 10:5.

Over death and the grave. -- Isa 25:8; 26:19; Ho 13:14; 1Co 15:54,55.

Triumphant. -- Ro 8:37; 2Co 10:5.
They who overcome in, shall
Eat of the hidden manna. -- Re 2:17.
Eat of the tree of life. -- Re 2:7.
Be clothed in white raiment. -- Re 3:5.
Be pillars in the temple of God. -- Re 3:12.
Sit with Christ in his throne. -- Re 3:21.

Have a white stone, and, in it a new name written. -- Re 2:17.

Have power over the nations. -- Re 2:26.

Have the name of God written upon them by Christ. -- Re 3:12.

Have God as their God. -- Re 21:7.
Have the morning-star. -- Re 2:28.
Inherit all things. -- Re 21:7.

Be confessed by Christ before God the Father. -- Re 3:5.

Be sons of God. -- Re 21:7.
Not be hurt by the second death. -- Re 2:11.

Not have their names blotted out of the book of life. -- Re 3:5.

Illustrated -- Isa 9:5; Zec 10:5.
Watchfulness
Christ an example of -- Mt 26:38,40; Lu 6:12.
Commanded -- Mr 13:37; Re 3:2.
Exhortations to -- 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.

God especially requires in ministers -- Eze 3:17; Isa 62:6; Mr 13:34.

Ministers exhorted to -- Ac 20:31; 2Ti 4:5.
Faithful ministers exercise -- Heb 13:17.

Faithful ministers approved by -- Mt 24:45,46; Lu 12:41-44.

Should be
With prayer. -- Lu 21:36; Eph 6:18.
With thanksgiving. -- Col 4:2.
With steadfastness in the faith. -- 1Co 16:13.
With heedfulness. -- Mr 13:33.
With sobriety. -- 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.
At all times. -- Pr 8:34.
In all things. -- 2Ti 4:5.
Saints pray to be kept in a state of -- Ps 141:3.
Motives to
Expected direction from God. -- Hab 2:1.

Uncertain time of the coming of Christ. -- Mt 24:42; 25:13; Mr 13:35,36.

Incessant assaults of the devil. -- 1Pe 5:8.
Liability to temptation. -- Mt 26:41.
Blessedness of -- Lu 12:37; Re 16:15.
Unfaithful ministers devoid of -- Isa 56:10.
The wicked averse to -- 1Th 5:7.

Danger of remissness in -- Mt 24:48-51; 25:5,8,12; Re 3:3.

Illustrated -- Lu 12:35,36.
Exemplified
David. -- Ps 102:7.
Anna. -- Lu 2:37.
Paul. -- 2Co 11:27.
Watchmen
Soldiers generally acted as -- Mt 27:65,66.
Citizens sometimes acted as -- Ne 7:3.
Were stationed
On watch towers. -- 2Ki 9:17; Isa 21:5.
On the walls of cities. -- Isa 62:6.
In the streets of cities. -- Ps 127:1.

Around the temple in Jerusalem on special occasions. -- 2Ki 11:6.

Paraded the streets at night to preserve order -- Song 3:3; 5:7.

In time of danger
Increase in number. -- Jer 51:12.
Vigilant night and day. -- Ne 4:9; Isa 21:8.

Reported the approach of all strangers. -- 2Sa 18:24-27; 2Ki 9:18-20; Isa 21:6,7,9.

Sounded an alarm at the approach of enemies. -- Eze 33:2,3.

Vigilance of, vain without God's protection -- Ps 127:1.

Were relieved by turns -- Ne 7:3.

Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to -- Mt 28:13,14.

Neglecting to give warning punished with death -- Eze 33:6.

Often interrogated by passengers -- Isa 21:11.
Illustrative

Of ministers. -- Isa 5:28; 62:6; Eze 3:17; Heb 13:17.

(Blind,) of careless ministers. -- Isa 56:10.

(Looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God. -- Ps 130:5,6.

Water
One of the elements of the world -- Ge 1:2.
God originally
Created the firmament to divide. -- Ge 1:6,7.
Collected into one place. -- Ge 1:9.

Created fowls and fishes, &c from. -- Ge 1:20,21.

Necessary to vegetation -- Ge 2:5,6; Job 14:9; Isa 1:30.

Some plants particularly require -- Job 8:11.

Necessary to the comfort and happiness of man -- Isa 41:17; Zec 9:11.

Collected in
Springs. -- Jos 15:19.
Pools. -- 1Ki 22:38; Ne 2:14.
Ponds. -- Ex 7:19; Isa 19:10.
Fountains. -- 1Ki 18:5; 2Ch 32:3.
Wells. -- Ge 21:19.
Brooks. -- 2Sa 17:20; 1Ki 18:5.
Streams. -- Ps 78:16; Isa 35:6.
Rivers. -- Isa 8:7; Jer 2:18.
The sea. -- Ge 1:9,10; Isa 11:9.
The clouds. -- Ge 1:7; Job 26:8,9.

Rises in vapour to the clouds -- Ec 1:7; Ps 104:8.

Drops from the clouds in rain -- De 11:11; 2Sa 21:10.

Described as
Fluid. -- Ps 78:16; Pr 30:4.
Unstable. -- Ge 49:4.
Penetrating. -- Ps 109:18.
Reflecting images. -- Pr 27:9.
Wearing the hardest substances. -- Job 14:19.
Cleansing. -- Eze 36:25; Eph 5:26.
Refreshing. -- Job 22:7; Pr 25:25.
Congealed by cold -- Job 38:29; Ps 147:16,17.
Was used by Jews

As their principal beverage. -- Ge 24:43; 1Ki 13:19,22; 18:4; Ho 2:5.

For culinary purposes. -- Ex 12:9.
For washing the person. -- Ge 18:4; 24:32.
For legal purification. -- Ex 29:4; Heb 9:10,19.

Kept for purification in large waterpots -- Joh 2:6.

Carried in vessels -- Ge 21:14; 1Sa 26:11; Mr 14:13.

Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities -- 2Ki 20:20.

Frequently brackish and unfit for use -- Ex 15:23; 2Ki 2:19.

The want of, considered a great calamity -- Ex 17:1-3; Nu 20:2; 2Ki 3:9,10; Isa 3:1.

In times of scarcity, sold at an enormous price -- La 5:4.

Miracles connected with
Turned into blood. -- Ex 7:17,20.
Turned into wine. -- Joh 2:7-9.
Brought from the rock. -- Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11.

Brought from the jaw-bone of an ass. -- Jdj 15:19.

Consumed by fire from heaven. -- 1Ki 18:38.

Divided and made to stand on heap. -- Ex 14:21,22; Jos 3:16.

Trenches filled with. -- 2Ki 3:17-22.
Iron made to swim in. -- 2Ki 6:5,6.
Our Lord, &c walking on. -- Mt 14:26-29.

Healing powers communicated to. -- 2Ki 5:14; Joh 5:4; 9:7.

The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by -- Ge 7:20-23; 2Pe 3:6.

The world not to be again destroyed by -- Ge 9:8-15; 2Pe 3:7.

Illustrative
Of the support of God. -- Isa 8:6.

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. -- Isa 41:17,18; 44:3; Eze 36:25; Joh 7:38,39.

Of persecutors. -- Ps 124:4,5.
Of persecutions. -- Ps 88:17.
Of hostile armies. -- Isa 8:7; 17:13.

(Still,) of the ordinances of the gospel. -- Ps 23:2.

(Deep,) of severe affliction. -- Ps 66:12; 69:1; Isa 30:20; 43:2.

(Deep,) of counsel in the heart. -- Pr 20:5.

(Deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise. -- Pr 18:4.

(Poured out,) of the wrath of God. -- Ho 5:10.

(Poured out,) of faintness by terror. -- Ps 22:14.

(Pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny. -- Nu 24:7.

(Spilled on the ground,) of death. -- 2Sa 14:14.

(Its instability,) of a wavering disposition. -- Ge 49:4.

(Its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice. -- Jos 7:5; Eze 7:17.

(Difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention. -- Pr 17:14.

(Rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked. -- Job 24:18; Ps 58:7.

(Many,) of different nations and people. -- Re 17:1,15; Jer 51:13.

(Many,) of a variety of afflictions. -- 2Sa 22:17.

(Noise of many,) of the word of Christ. -- Re 1:15.

(Covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God. -- Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.

Wave Offering
Placed in the hand of the priest and waved before the Lord -- Ex
29:24; Le 8:27.

Consisted of

The fat, right shoulder, &c of the priest's consecration ram. -- Ex 29:22,23; Le 8:25,26.

The breast of the priest's consecration ram. -- Ex 29:26; Le 8:29.

The breast of all peace offerings. -- Le 7:30; 9:18,21; 6:17,20.

Left shoulder, of Nazarite's peace offering. -- Nu 6:17,19.

The first fruits of barely harvest. -- Le 23:10,11.

The first fruits of wheaten bread. -- Le 23:20.
The Jealousy offering. -- Nu 5:25.

The leper's trespass offering. -- Le 14:12,24.

Of the fat, &c of the consecration ram burnt on the altar -- Ex 29:25; Le 8:28.

Was given to the priest as his due -- Ex 29:26-28; Le 7:31,34; 8:29; 10:15; 23:20; Nu 18:11.

Was to be eaten in a holy place by the priest's family -- Le 10:14.

Weeks
A period of time consisting of seven days -- Le 23:15,16; Lu
18:12.

A space of seven years sometimes so called -- Ge 29:27,28; Da 9:24,25,27.

Origin of computing time by -- Ge 2:2.

The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks -- Ex 34:22; Ac 2:1.

Weights
Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary -- Ex
30:24.

Sometimes regulated by the king's standard -- 2Sa 14:26.

Were frequently used in scales or balances -- Job 31:6; Isa 40:12.

Mentioned in scripture
Gerah. -- Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.
Bekah or half shekel. -- Ge 24:22.
Shekel. -- Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.
Dram. -- Ne 7:70,71.
Maneh or pound. -- Ne 7:71; Eze 45:12.
Talent. -- 2Sa 12:30; Re 16:21.

Value of money estimated according to -- Ge 23:16; 43:21; Jer 32:9.

All metals were given by -- Ex 37:24; 1Ch 28:14.

Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity -- Le 26:26; Eze 4:10,16.

The Jews
Forbidden to have various. -- De 25:13,14.
Forbidden to have unjust. -- Le 19:35,36.
Frequently used unjust. -- Mic 6:11.
Illustrative
Of sins. -- Heb 12:1.

Of the restraints put on the elements. -- Job 28:25.

(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints. -- 2Co 4:17.

Wells
First mention of -- Ge 16:14.
Frequently made
Near encampments. -- Ge 21:30; 26:18.
Outside cities. -- Ge 24:11; Joh 4:6,8.
In the courts of houses. -- 2Sa 17:18.
In the desert. -- 2Ch 26:10.
Supplied by springs -- Pr 16:22.
Supplied by the rain -- Ps 84:6.
Surrounded by trees -- Ge 49:22; Ex 15:27.
Names often given to -- Ge 16:14; 21:31.
Canaan abounded with -- De 6:11.
Many supplied from Lebanon -- Song 4:15.
Mentioned in scripture
Beerlahairoi. -- Ge 16:14.
Bethlehem. -- 2Sa 23:15; 1Ch 11:17,18.
Beer (east of Jordan). -- Nu 21:16-18.
Beer-sheba. -- Ge 21:30,31.
Elim. -- Ex 15:27.
Esek. -- Ge 26:20.
Hagar. -- Ge 21:19.
Haran. -- Ge 29:3,4.
Jacob. -- Joh 4:6.
Rehoboth. -- Ge 26:22.
Sitnah. -- Ge 26:21.

Often deep and difficult to draw from -- Joh 4:11.

Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand -- Ge 29:2,3.

Had troughs placed near for watering cattle -- Ge 24:19,20; Ex 2:16.

Frequented by

Women who came to draw water. -- Ge 24:13,14; Joh 4:7.

Travellers. -- Ge 24:11,13,42; Joh 4:6.

Strangers not to draw from, without permission -- Nu 20:17.

Water of, frequently sold -- Nu 20:19.

Were a frequent cause of strife -- Ge 21:25; 26:21,22; Ex 2:16,17.

Were often stopped up by enemies -- Ge 26:15,18; 2Ki 3:19,25.

Often afforded no water -- Jer 14:3; Zec 9:11.
Illustrative
Of the ordinances of the Church. -- Isa 12:3.

Of the Holy Spirit in saints. -- Song 4:15; Joh 4:14.

Of the mouth of the righteous. -- Pr 10:11.

Of wisdom and understanding in man. -- Pr 16:22; 18:4.

(A fruitful bough by,) of Joseph's numerous posterity. -- Ge 49:22.

(Drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness. -- Pr 5:15.

(Without water,) of hypocrites. -- 2Pe 2:17.

Whirlwind Generally came from the south -- Job 37:9; Isa 21:1; Zec 9:14.

Sometimes came from the north -- Eze 1:4.
Called the whirlwind of God -- Jer 23:19; 30:23.
Arose up from the earth -- Jer 25:32.
Miracles connected with
Elijah taken to heaven in. -- 2Ki 2:1,11.
God spoke to Job from. -- Job 38:1; 40:6.

Frequently continued for a long time -- Jer 30:23.

Destructive nature of -- Pr 1:27.
Illustrative of the

Speed with which God executes his purposes. -- Na 1:3.

Velocity of Christ's second coming. -- Isa 66:15.

Velocity of the chariots in hostile armies. -- Isa 5:28; Jer 4:13.

Fury of God's judgments. -- Jer 25:32; 30:23.

Sudden destruction of the wicked. -- Ps 58:9; Pr 1:27; Isa 17:13; 40:24; 41:16; Jer 30:23.

Unavoidable fruit of a life of sin and vanity. -- Ho 8:7.

Wicked, The, Are Compared To
Abominable branches -- Isa 14:19.
Ashes under the feet -- Mal 4:3.
Bad fishes -- Mt 13:48.
Beasts -- Ps 49:12; 2Pe 2:12.
Blind, The -- Zep 1:17; Mt 15:14.
Brass and iron -- Jer 6:28; Eze 22:18.
Briars and thorns -- Isa 55:13; Eze 2:6.
Bulls of Bashan -- Ps 22:12.
Carcasses trodden under feet -- Isa 14:19.
Chaff -- Job 21:18; Ps 1:4; Mt 3:12.
Clouds without water -- Jude 1:12.
Corn blasted -- 2Ki 19:26.
Corrupt trees -- Lu 6:43.
Deaf adders -- Ps 58:4.
Dogs -- Pr 26:11; Mt 7:6; 2Pe 2:22.
Dross -- Ps 119:119; Eze 22:18,19.
Early dew that passes away -- Ho 13:3.
Evil figs -- Jer 24:8.
Fading oaks -- Isa 1:30.
Fiery oven -- Ps 21:9; Ho 7:4.
Fire of thorns -- Ps 118:12.
Fools building upon sand -- Mt 7:26.
Fuel of fire -- Isa 9:19.
Garden without water -- Isa 1:30.
Goats -- Mt 25:32.
Grass -- Ps 37:2; 92:7.
Grass on the housetop -- 2Ki 19:26.
Green bay-trees -- Ps 37:35.
Green herbs -- Ps 37:2.
Heath in the desert -- Jer 17:6.
Horses rushing into the battle -- Jer 8:6.
Idols -- Ps 115:8.
Lions greedy of prey -- Ps 17:12.
Melting wax -- Ps 68:2.
Morning-clouds -- Ho 13:3.
Moth-eaten garments -- Isa 50:9; 51:8.
Passing whirlwinds -- Pr 10:25.
Potsherds -- Pr 26:23.
Raging waves of the sea -- Jude 1:13.
Reprobate silver -- Jer 6:30.
Scorpions -- Eze 2:6.
Serpents -- Ps 58:4; Mt 23:33.
Smoke -- Ho 13:3.
Stony ground -- Mt 13:5.
Stubble -- Job 21:18; Mal 4:1.
Swine -- Mt 7:6; 2Pe 2:22.
Tares -- Mt 13:38.
Troubled sea -- Isa 57:20.
Visions of the night -- Job 20:8.
Wandering stars -- Jude 1:13.
Wayward children -- Mt 11:16.
Wells without water -- 2Pe 2:17.
Wheels -- Ps 83:13.
Whited sepulchres -- Mt 23:27.
Wild ass's colt -- Job 11:12.
Widows
Character of true -- Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:5,10.
God
Surely hears the cry of. -- Ex 22:23.
Judges for. -- De 10:18; Ps 68:5.
Relieves. -- Ps 146:9.
Establishes the border of. -- Pr 15:25.
Will witness against oppressors of. -- Mal 3:5.
Exhorted to trust in God -- Jer 49:11.
Should not be
Afflicted. -- Ex 22:22.
Oppressed. -- Jer 7:6; Zec 7:10.
Treated with violence. -- Jer 22:3.
Deprived of raiment in pledge. -- De 24:17.
Should be
Pleaded for. -- Isa 1:17.
Honoured, if widows indeed. -- 1Ti 5:3.
Relieved by their friends. -- 1Ti 5:4,16.
Relieved by the Church. -- Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.
Visited in affliction. -- Jas 1:27.

Allowed to share in our blessings. -- De 14:29; 16:11,14; 24:19-21.

Though poor, may be liberal -- Mr 12:42,43.

When young, exposed to may temptations -- 1Ti 5:11-14.

Saints
Relieve. -- Ac 9:39.
Cause joy to. -- Job 29:13.
Disappoint not. -- Job 31:16.
The wicked
Do no good to. -- Job 24:21.
Send, away empty. -- Job 22:9.
Take pledges from. -- Job 24:3.
Reject the cause of. -- Isa 1:23.
Vex. -- Eze 22:7.
Make a prey of. -- Isa 10:2; Mt 23:14.
Slay. -- Ps 94:6.
Curse for perverting judgment of -- De 27:19.
Woe to those who oppress -- Isa 10:1,2.
Blessings on those who relieve -- De 14:29.
A type of Zion in affliction -- La 5:3.

Were released from all obligation to former husbands -- Ro 7:3.

Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands -- Ge 38:14,19; 2Sa 14:2,5.

Reproach connected with -- Isa 54:4.

Increase of, threatened as a punishment -- Ex 22:24; Jer 15:8; 18:21.

Laws respecting
Not to be oppressed. -- Ex 22:22; De 27:19.

Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors. -- De 24:17.

Bound to perform their vows. -- Nu 30:9.
Not to intermarry with priests. -- Le 21:14.

To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards. -- De 24:19.

To have a share of the triennial tithe. -- De 14:28,29; 26:12,13.

To share in public rejoicings. -- De 16:11,14.

When daughters of priests and childless to partake of the holy things. -- Le 22:13.

When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin. -- De 25:5,6; Ru 3:10-13; 4:4,5; Mt 22:24-26.

Allowed to marry again -- Ro 7:3.

Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason -- 1Ki 2:21-24.

Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity -- Job 27:15; Ps 78:64.

Were under the special protection of God -- De 10:18; Ps 68:5.

Were frequently oppressed and persecuted -- Job 24:3; Eze 22:7.

Specially taken care of by the Church -- Ac 6:1; 1Ti 5:9.

Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service -- Lu 2:37; 1Ti 5:10.

Instances of great liberality in -- 1Ki 17:9-15; Mr 12:42,43.

Illustrative of
A desolate condition. -- Isa 47:8,9.
Zion in captivity. -- La 1:1.
Wind, The
Variable nature of -- Ec 1:6.
God
Created. -- Am 4:13.
Restrains. -- Job 28:25; Ps 107:29.

Brings forth, out of his treasuries. -- Ps 135:7; Jer 10:13.

Raises. -- Ps 107:25; Jon 4:8.
Changes. -- Ps 78:26.
Assuages. -- Mt 8:26; 14:32.
Gathers, in his hand. -- Pr 30:4.
Accomplishes the purposes of God -- Ps 148:8.

Theory of, above man's comprehension -- Joh 3:8.

Mentioned in scripture
North. -- Pr 25:23; Song 4:16.
South. -- Job 37:17; Lu 12:55.
East. -- Job 27:21; Eze 17:10; Ho 13:15.
West. -- Ex 10:19.
Euroclydon. -- Ac 27:14.

The simoom or pestilential wind. -- 2Ki 19:7,35; Jer 4:11.

The whirlwind. -- Job 37:9.
Drying nature of -- Ge 8:1; Isa 11:15.
Purifying nature of -- Job 37:21; Jer 4:11.
When violent called
Tempest. -- Job 9:17; 27:20; Jon 1:4.
Storm. -- Job 21:18; Ps 83:15.
Stormy wind. -- Ps 148:8; Eze 13:11,13.
Windy storm. -- Ps 55:8.
Great and strong wind. -- 1Ki 19:11.
Mighty wind. -- Ac 2:2; Re 6:13.
Fierce wind. -- Jas 3:4.
Rough wind. -- Isa 27:8.
From the north drives away rain -- Pr 25:23.
Frequently brings rain -- 1Ki 18:44,45; 2Ki 3:17.
Often blighting -- Ps 103:16; Isa 40:7.

Movement of the leaves of trees, &c by, noticed -- Isa 7:2; Mt 11:7; Re 6:13.

Tempestuous
Raises the sea in waves. -- Ps 107:25; Joh 6:18.

Drives about the largest ships. -- Mt 14:24; Ac 27:18; Jas 3:4.

Destroys houses. -- Job 1:19; Mt 7:27.
Miracles connected with
Locusts brought by. -- Ex 10:13.
Locusts removed by. -- Ex 10:19.
Red sea divided by. -- Ex 14:21.
Quails brought by. -- Nu 11:31.
Rocks and mountains rent by. -- 1Ki 19:11.
Raises on account of Jonah. -- Jon 1:4.
Calmed by casting out Jonah. -- Jon 1:15.
Calmed by Christ. -- Mt 8:26; 14:32.
Illustrative

Of the operations of the Holy Spirit. -- Eze 37:9; Joh 3:8; Ac 2:2.

Of the life of man. -- Job 7:7.
Of the speeches of the desperate. -- Job 6:26.
Of terrors which pursue the soul. -- Job 30:15.
Of molten images. -- Isa 41:29.

Of iniquity which leads to destruction. -- Isa 64:6.

Of false doctrines. -- Eph 4:14.

(Chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked. -- Job 21:18; Ps 1:4.

(Without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift. -- Pr 25:14.

(When destructive,) of the judgments of God. -- Isa 27:8; 29:6; 41:16.

(Sowing,) of a course of sin. -- Ho 8:7.
(Feeding upon) of vain hopes. -- Ho 12:1.

(Bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations. -- Isa 26:18.

Wine
First mention of -- Ge 9:20,21.
Was made of
The juice of the grape. -- Ge 49:11.
The juice of the pomegranate. -- Song 8:2.
First mode of making, notice -- Ge 40:11.

Generally made by treading the grapes in a press -- Ne 13:15; Isa 63:2,3.

Refining of, alluded to -- Isa 25:6.
Improved by age -- Lu 5:39.
Places celebrated for
Canaan in general. -- De 33:28.
Possessions of Judah. -- Ge 49:8,11,12.
Lebanon. -- Ho 14:7.
Helbon. -- Eze 27:18.
Assyria. -- 2Ki 18:32; Isa 36:17.
Moab. -- Isa 16:8-10; Jer 48:32,33.
Many kinds of -- Ne 5:18.

Sweet, esteemed for flavour and strength -- Isa 49:26; Am 9:13; Mic 6:15.

Red, most esteemed -- Pr 23:31; Isa 27:2.

Often spiced to increase its strength, &c -- Pr 9:2,5; 23:30; Song 8:2.

Was used

As a beverage from the earliest age. -- Ge 9:21; 27:25.

At all feasts and entertainments. -- Es 1:7; 5:6; Isa 5:12; Da 5:1-4; Joh 2:3.

For drink offerings in the worship of God. -- Ex 29:40; Nu 15:4-10.

For drink offerings in idolatrous worship. -- De 32:37,38.

As a medicine. -- Lu 10:34; 1Ti 5:23.

First fruits of, to be offered to God -- De 18:4; 2Ch 31:5.

With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings -- Ge 27:28,37; Ps 4:7; Ho 2:8; Joe 2:19.

Given in abundance to the Jews when obedient -- Ho 2:22; Joe 2:19,24; Zec 9:17.

The Jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment -- Isa 24:7,11; Ho 2:9; Joe 1:10; Hag 1:11; 2:16.

The Jews frequently drank, to excess -- Isa 5:11; Joe 3:3; Am 6:6.

In times of scarcity, was mixed with water -- Isa 1:22.

Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage -- Song 5:1.

Characterised as
Cheering God and man. -- Jdj 9:13; Zec 9:17.
Gladdening the heart. -- Ps 104:15.
Strengthening. -- 2Sa 16:2; Song 2:5.
Making mirthful. -- Es 1:10; Ec 10:19.

Custom of presenting to travellers -- Ge 14:18; 1Sa 25:18.

Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs -- Pr 31:6; Mr 15:23.

Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle -- Le 10:9.

Forbidden to Nazarites during their separation -- Nu 6:3.

The Rechabites never drank -- Jer 35:5,6.
In excess
Forbidden. -- Eph 5:18.
Infuriates the temper. -- Pr 20:1.
Impairs the health. -- 1Sa 25:37; Ho 4:11.

Impairs the judgment and memory. -- Pr 31:4,5; Isa 28:7.

Inflames the passions. -- Isa 5:11.
Leads to sorrow and contention. -- Pr 23:29,30.
Leads to remorse. -- Pr 23:31,32.
An article of extensive commerce -- Eze 27:18.
Was stored in cellars -- 1Ch 27:27.
Was kept in bottles -- 1Sa 25:18; Hab 2:15.

Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles -- Mt 2:22.

The love of Christ to be preferred to -- Song 1:2,4.

Water miraculously turned into -- Joh 2:9.
Illustrative
Of the blood of Christ. -- Mt 26:27-29.

Of the blessing of the gospel. -- Pr 9:2,5; Isa 25:6; 55:1.

Of the wrath and judgments of God. -- Ps 60:3; 75:8; Jer 13:12-14; 25:15-18.

Of the abominations of the apostasy. -- Re 17:2; 18:3.

Of violence and rapine. -- Pr 4:17.
Winter
God makes -- Ps 74:17.
Yearly return of, secured by covenant -- Ge 8:22.

Coldness and inclemency of, noticed -- Pr 20:4; Joh 10:22.

Unsuited for
Travelling. -- Mt 24:20; 2Ti 4:21.
Navigation. -- Ac 27:9.

Ships were laid up in port during -- Ac 27:12; 28:11.

The Jews frequently had special houses for -- Jer 36:22; Am 3:15.

Illustrative of seasons of spiritual adversity -- Song 2:11.

Wisdom of God, The
Is one of his attributes -- 1Sa 2:3; Job 9:4.
Described as
Perfect. -- Job 36:4; 37:16.
Mighty. -- Job 36:5.
Universal. -- Job 28:24; Da 2:22; Ac 15:18.
Infinite. -- Ps 147:5; Ro 11:33.
Unsearchable. -- Isa 40:28; Ro 11:33.
Wonderful. -- Ps 139:6.
Beyond human comprehension. -- Ps 139:6.
Incomparable. -- Isa 44:7; Jer 10:7.
Underived. -- Job 21:22; Isa 40:14.
The gospel contains treasures of -- 1Co 2:7.
Wisdom of saints is derived from -- Ezr 7:25.
All human wisdom derived from -- Da 2:1.
Saints ascribe to him -- Da 2:20.
Exhibited in

His works. -- Job 37:16; Ps 104:24; 136:5; Pr 3:19; Jer 10:12.

His counsels. -- Isa 28:29; Jer 32:19.
His foreshadowing events. -- Isa 42:9; 46:10.
Redemption. -- 1Co 1:24; Eph 1:8; 3:10.
Searching the heart. -- 1Ch 28:9; Re 2:23.

Understanding the thoughts. -- 1Ch 28:9; Ps 139:2.

Exhibited in knowing
The heart. -- Ps 44:21; Pr 15:11; Lu 16:15.
The actions. -- Job 34:21; Ps 139:2,3.
The words. -- Ps 139:4.
His saints. -- 2Sa 7:20; 2Ti 2:19.
The way of saints. -- Job 23:10; Ps 1:6.
The want of saints. -- De 2:7; Mt 6:8.
The afflictions of saints. -- Ex 3:7; Ps 142:3.
The infirmities of saints. -- Ps 103:14.
The minutest matters. -- Mt 10:29,30.
The most secret things. -- Mt 6:18.
The time of judgment. -- Mt 24:36.
The wicked. -- Ne 9:10; Job 11:11.
The works, &c of the wicked. -- Isa 66:18.
Nothing is concealed from -- Ps 139:12.
The wicked question -- Ps 73:11; Isa 47:10.
Should be magnified -- Ro 16:27; Jude 1:25.
Witness of the Holy Spirit
Is truth -- 1Jo 5:6.
To be implicitly received -- 1Jo 5:6,9.
Borne to Christ
As Messiah. -- Lu 3:22; Joh 1:32,33.
As coming to redeem and sanctify. -- 1Jo 5:6.

As exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to give repentance, &c. -- Ac 5:31,32.

As perfecting saints. -- Heb 10:14,15.
As foretold by himself. -- Joh 15:26.
In heaven. -- 1Jo 5:7,11.
On earth. -- 1Jo 5:8.

The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by -- Ac 14:3; Heb 2:4.

The faithful preaching of the Apostles accompanied by -- 1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5.

Given to saints
On believing. -- Ac 15:8; 1Jo 5:10.
To testify to them of Christ. -- Joh 15:26.
As an evidence of adoption. -- Ro 8:16.
As an evidence of Christ in them. -- 1Jo 3:24.
As an evidence of God in them. -- 1Jo 4:13.

Borne against all unbelievers -- Ne 9:30; Ac 28:25-27.

Wives
Not to be selected from among the ungodly -- Ge 24:3; 26:34,35;
28:1.

Duties of, to their husbands
To love them. -- Tit 2:4.
To reverence them. -- Eph 5:33.
To be faithful to them. -- 1Co 7:3-5,10.

To be subject to them. -- Ge 3:16; Eph 5:22,24; 1Pe 3:1.

To obey them. -- 1Co 14:34; Tit 2:5.
To remain with them for life. -- Ro 7:2,3.
Should be adorned
Not with ornaments. -- 1Ti 2:9; 1Pe 3:3.
With modesty and sobriety. -- 1Ti 2:9.
With a meek and quiet spirit. -- 1Pe 3:4,5.
With good works. -- 1Ti 2:10; 5:10.
Good
Are from the Lord. -- Pr 19:14.
Are a token of the favour of God. -- Pr 18:22.
Are a blessing to husbands. -- Pr 12:4; 31:10,12.
Bring honour on husbands. -- Pr 31:23.
Secure confidence of husbands. -- Pr 31:11.
Are praised by husbands. -- Pr 31:28.
Are diligent and prudent. -- Pr 31:13-27.
Are benevolent to the poor. -- Pr 31:20.

Duty of, to unbelieving husbands. -- 1Co 7:13,14,16; 1Pe 3:1,2.

Should be silent in the Churches. -- 1Co 14:34.

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands -- 1Co 14:35.

Of ministers should be exemplary -- 1Ti 3:11.
Good -- Exemplified
Wife of Manoah. -- Jdj 13:10.
Orpah and Ruth. -- Ru 1:4,8.
Abigail. -- 1Sa 25:3.
Esther. -- Es 2:15-17.
Elizabeth. -- Lu 1:6.
Priscilla. -- Ac 18:2,26.
Sarah. -- 1Pe 3:6.
Bad -- Exemplified
Samson's wife. -- Jdj 14:15-17.
Michal. -- 2Sa 6:16.
Jezebel. -- 1Ki 21:25.
Zeresh. -- Es 5:14.
Job's wife. -- Job 2:9.
Herodias. -- Mr 6:17.
Sapphira. -- Ac 5:1,2.
Wolf, The
Rapacious nature of -- Ge 49:27.

Particularly fierce in the evening when it seeks its prey -- Jer 5:6; Hab 1:8.

Destructive to flocks of sheep -- Joh 10:12.
Illustrative
Of the wicked. -- Mt 10:16; Lu 10:3.
Of wicked rulers. -- Eze 22:27; Zep 3:3.
Of false teachers. -- Mt 7:15; Ac 20:29.
Of the devil. -- Joh 10:12.
Of the tribe of Benjamin. -- Ge 49:27.
Of fierce enemies. -- Jer 5:6; Hab 1:8.

(Taming of,) of the change effected by conversion. -- Isa 11:6; 65:25.

Woman
Origin and cause of the name -- Ge 2:23.
Originally made
By God in his own image. -- Ge 1:27.
From one of Adam's ribs. -- Ge 2:21,22.
For man. -- 1Co 11:9.
To be an helpmeet for man. -- Ge 2:18,20.
Subordinate to man. -- 1Co 11:3.
To be the glory of man. -- 1Co 11:7.

Deceived by Satan -- Ge 3:1-6; 2Co 11:3; 1Ti 2:14.

Led man to disobey God -- Ge 3:6,11,12.
Curse pronounced on -- Ge 3:16.

Salvation promised through the seed of -- Ge 3:15; Isa 7:14.

Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy -- 1Ti 2:15.

Characterised as
Weaker than man. -- 1Pe 3:7.
Timid. -- Isa 19:16; Jer 50:37; 51:30; Na 3:13.
Loving and affectionate. -- 2Sa 1:26.

Tender and constant to her offspring. -- Isa 49:15; La 4:10.

To wear her hair long as a covering -- 1Co 11:15.
Good and virtuous, described -- Pr 31:10-28.

Virtuous, held in high estimation -- Ru 3:11; Pr 31:10,30.

Frequently
Fond of self-indulgence. -- Isa 32:9-11.
Subtle and deceitful. -- Pr 7:10; Ec 7:26.
Silly and easily led into error. -- 2Ti 3:6.

Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry. -- Jer 7:18; Eze 13:17,23.

Active in instigating to iniquity. -- Nu 31:15,16; 1Ki 21:25; Ne 13:26.

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex -- Ge 24:65.

Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent -- Ge 18:9; 24:67; Es 2:9,11.

Submissive and respectful to husbands -- 1Pe 3:6; Ge 18:12.

Of distinction

Fair and graceful. -- Ge 12:11; 24:16; Song 1:8; Am 8:13.

Haughty in their deportment. -- Isa 3:16.
Fond of dress and ornaments. -- Isa 3:17-23.

Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls. -- Isa 3:24; 1Ti 2:9.

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun -- Song 1:5,6.

Young
Called maids. -- Ex 2:8; Lu 8:51,52.
Called damsels. -- Ge 24:55; Mr 5:39.
Called virgins. -- Ge 24:16; La 1:4.

Gay and merry. -- Jdj 11:34; 21:21; Jer 31:13; Zec 9:17.

Kind and courteous to strangers. -- Ge 24:17.
Fond of ornaments. -- Jer 2:32.

Required to learn from and imitate their elders. -- Tit 2:4.

Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir. -- Nu 27:8.

Could not marry without consent of parents. -- Ge 24:3,4; 34:6; Ex 22:17.

Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity. -- Jdj 11:37; Ps 78:63; Isa 4:1.

Often taken captive. -- La 1:18; Eze 30:17,18.

Punishment for seducing, when betrothed. -- De 22:23-27.

Punishment for seducing when not betrothed. -- Ex 22:16,17; De 22:28,29.

Often treated with great cruelty in war. -- De 32:25; La 2:21; 5:11.

Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colours. -- 2Sa 13:18; Ps 45:14.

Were required to hear and obey the law -- Jos 8:35.

Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them -- Ex 38:8; 1Sa 2:2.

Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of David -- 1Ch 25:5,6; Ezr 2:65; Ne 7:67.

Often engaged in
Domestic employments. -- Ge 18:6; Pr 31:15.
Agriculture. -- Ru 2:8; Song 1:6.
Tending sheep. -- Ge 29:9; Ex 2:16.

Drawing and carrying water. -- Ge 24:11,13,15,16; 1Sa 9:11; Joh 4:7.

Grinding corn. -- Mt 24:41; Lu 17:35.
Spinning. -- Pr 31:13,14.
Embroidery. -- Pr 31:22.

Celebrating the victories of the nation. -- Ex 15:20,21; Jdj 11:34; 1Sa 18:6,7.

Attending funerals as mourners. -- Jer 9:17,20.

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband -- Nu 30:6-8.

Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy -- Nu 5:14-28.

Punishment for injuring, when with child -- Ex 21:22-25.

To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews -- Isa 3:12.

To be slain by, considered a great disgrace -- Jdj 9:54.

Considered a valuable booty in war -- De 20:14; 1Sa 30:2.

Often treated with great cruelty in war -- 2Ki 8:12; La 5:11; Eze 9:6; Ho 13:16.

Illustrative

(Gloriously arrayed,) of the Church of Christ. -- Ps 45:13; Ga 4:26; Re 12:1.

(Delicate,) of backsliding Israel. -- Jer 6:2.

(Chaste and holy,) of saints. -- Song 1:3; 2Co 11:2; Re 14:4.

(Lewd,) of the Roman apostasy. -- Re 17:4,18.
(Wise,) of saints. -- Mt 25:1,2,4.
(Foolish,) of mere professors. -- Mt 25:1-3.

(At ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security. -- Isa 32:9,11.

(Forsaken,) of Israel in her captivity. -- Isa 54:6.

Works, Good
Christ, an example of -- Joh 10:32; Ac 10:38.
Called
Good fruits. -- Jas 3:17.
Fruits meet for repentance. -- Mt 3:8.
Fruits of righteousness. -- Php 1:11.
Works and labours of love. -- Heb 6:10.

Are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God -- Php 1:11.

They alone, who abide in Christ can perform -- Joh 15:4,5.

Wrought by God in us -- Isa 26:12; Php 2:13.

The Scripture designed to lead us to -- 2Ti 3:16,17; Jas 1:25.

To be performed in Christ's name -- Col 3:17.

Heavenly wisdom is full of -- Jas 3:17.

Justification unattainable by -- Ro 3:20; Ga 2:16.

Salvation unattainable by -- Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Saints
Created in Christ to. -- Eph 2:10.
Exhorted to put on. -- Col 3:12-14.
Are full of. -- Ac 9:36.
Are zealous of. -- Tit 2:14.
Should be furnished to all. -- 2Ti 3:17.
Should be rich in. -- 1Ti 6:18.
Should be careful to maintain. -- Tit 3:8,14.
Should be established in. -- 2Th 2:17.
Should be fruitful in. -- Col 1:10.
Should be perfect in. -- Heb 13:21.
Should be prepared to all. -- 2Ti 2:21.
Should abound to all. -- 2Co 9:8.
Should be ready to all. -- Tit 3:1.
Should manifest, with meekness. -- Jas 3:13.
Should provoke each other. -- Heb 10:24.
Should avoid ostentation in. -- Mt 6:1-18.
Bring to the light their. -- Joh 3:21.
Followed into rest by their. -- Re 14:13.
Holy women should manifest -- 1Ti 2:10; 5:10.
God remembers -- Ne 13:14; Heb 6:9,10.

Shall be brought into the judgment -- Ec 12:14; 2Co 5:10.

In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith -- Mt 25:34-40; Jas 2:14-20.

Ministers should
Be patterns of. -- Tit 2:7.
Exhort to. -- 1Ti 6:17,18; Tit 3:1,8,14.
God is glorified by. -- Joh 15:8.

Designed to lead others to glorify God. -- Mt 5:16; 1Pe 2:12.

A blessing attends. -- Jas 1:25.
The wicked reprobate to. -- Tit 1:16.
Illustrated. -- Joh 15:5.