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Gad, the Tribe Of
Descended from Jacob's seventh son—.
Predictions respecting—; ,.
Persons selected from
To number the people.—.
To spy out the land.—.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt—,.
The rear of second division of Israel in their journeys—.
Encamped south of the tabernacle under the standard of Reuben—,.
Offering of, at the dedication—.
Families of—.
Strength of, on entering Canaan—.
On Ebal, said amen to the curse—.
Sought and obtained its inheritance east of Jordan—.
Bounds of its inheritance—.
Cities built by—.
Assisted in conquest of Canaan—,.
After the conquest, returned home—.
Assisted in building the altar of witness which excited the jealousy of Israel—.
Many from other tribes sought refuge with, from the Philistines—.
Eleven of, swam the Jordan, and joined David in the hold—.
Some of, at coronation of David—,.
David appointed rulers over—.
Spoiled the Hagarites—.
Subdued by Hazael king of Syria—.
Taken captive to Assyria—; ,.
Land of, seized by the Moabites and Ammonites—; .
Galilee
Separated from Judea by Samaria—,.
Upper part of, called Galilee of the Gentiles—; .
Lake of Gennesaret, called the sea of—; .
Kadesh the city of refuge for—.
Inhabitants of
Called Galilaeans.—.
Used a peculiar dialect.—; .
Despised by the Jews.—,.
Opposed the Roman taxation.—.
Cruelly treated by Pilate.—.
Twenty cities of, given to Hiram—.
Conquered by the Syrians—.
Conquered by the Assyrians—.
Jurisdiction of, granted to Herod by the Romans—; ,.
Supplied Tyre, &c with provisions—.
Christ
Brought up in.—; ,.
Despised as of.—; .
Chose his Apostles from.—,; ,; .
Preaching in, predicted.—,; ,.
Preached throughout.—; .
Commenced, and wrought many miracles in.—,; .
Kindly received in.—.
Followed by the people of.—.
Ministered to by women of.—; ; .
Sought refuge in.—,.
Appeared in, to his disciples after his resurrection.—; .
Modern towns of
Accho or Ptolemais.—Jdj 1:31.
Tiberias.—.
Nazareth.—,; .
Cana.—; .
Capernaum.—.
Chorazin.—.
Bethsaida.—; .
Nain.—.
Caesarea.—; .
Caesarea Philippi.—; .
Christian churches established in—.
Gardens
Often made by the banks of rivers—.
Kinds of, mentioned in scripture
Herbs.—; .
Cucumbers.—.
Fruit trees.—,.
Spices, &c.—; .
Often enclosed—.
Often refreshed by fountains—.
Taken care of by gardeners—.
Lodges erected in—.
Often used for
Entertainments.—.
Retirement.—.
Burial places.—,; .
Idolatrous worship.—; .
Blasting of, a punishment—.
Jews ordered to plant, in Babylon—,.
Of eden
Planted by the Lord.—.
Called the garden of the Lord.—.
Called the garden of God.—.
Had every tree good for food.—.
Watered by a river.—.
Man placed in, to dress and keep.—,.
Man driven from, after the fall.—,.
Fertility of Canaan like.—; .
The future state of the Jews shall be like.—; .
Illustrative
Of the church.—; ,.
(Enclosed,) of the pleasantness, fruitfulness, and security of the church.—.
(Well watered,) of spiritual prosperity of the church.—; .
(When dried up,) of the wicked.—.
Garments
Origin of—,.
Called
Raiment.—; .
Clothes.—; .
Clothing.—; .
Vesture.—; .
Materials used for
Wool.—; .
Silk.—.
Linen.—; .
Camel's hair.—.
Skins.—.
Sackcloth.—; .
Not to be made of mixed materials—.
Of the sexes, not to be interchanged—.
Colours of, mentioned
White.—.
Blue.—.
Purple.—; .
Scarlet.—; .
Different colours.—; .
Were often fringed and bordered—; .
Scribes and Pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of—.
Worn long and flowing—; .
Girt up during employment—; .
Mentioned in scripture
Hyke or upper garment.—; .
Burnouse or cloak.—; .
Tunic or coat.—; .
Girdle.—; .
Bonnet or hat.—; .
Shoe or sandal.—; .
Vail.—.
Liable to plague and leprosy—.
Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness—; .
Of the rich
Of the finest materials.—.
Gay.—.
Gorgeous.—; .
Embroidered.—; .
Perfumed.—; .
Multiplied and heaped up.—; .
Often moth-eaten.—; .
Of the poor
Provided specially by God.—.
Vile.—.
Used as a covering by night.—.
Not to be retained in pledge.—,.
Grew old and wore out—; .
Of Israel preserved for forty years—.
Were often changed—; .
Of those slain with a sword not used—.
Given as a token of covenants—.
Given as presents—; .
Often rent in affliction—; ,.
Illustrative
(White,) of righteousness.—; .
(Rolled in blood,) of victory.—.
(Washed in wine,) of abundance.—.
Gates
Design of—.
Made of
Brass.—; .
Iron.—.
Often two-leaved—.
Fastened with bars of iron—; .
Made to
Cities.—.
Houses.—; .
Temples.—.
Palaces.—.
Prisons.—.
Camps.—.
Rivers.—.
Of cities
Chief places of concourse.—.
Courts of justice held at.—; ; ,.
Land sold at.—,.
Land redeemed at.—,.
Markets held at.—,.
Proclamations made at.—; .
Councils of state held at.—; .
Conferences held at.—; .
Public commendation given at.—,.
Public censure passed at.—; .
Shut at night-fall.—; .
Chief points of attack in war.—Jdj 5:8; ; .
Battering rams used against.—.
Experienced officers placed over.—.
Troops reviewed at, going to war.—.
Often razed and burned.—; .
Idolatrous rites performed at.—.
Criminals punished at.—; .
Custom of sitting at, in the evening, alluded to.—.
Of the temple
Called gates of Zion.—.
Called gates of righteousness.—.
Called gates of the Lord.—.
Overlaid with gold.—.
One specially beautiful.—.
Levites the porters of.—; .
Charge of, given by lot.—.
The treasury placed at.—; .
The pious Israelites delighted to enter.—,; .
Frequented by beggars.—.
Of Jerusalem
High gate of Benjamin.—; .
Fish gate.—; .
Sheep gate.—; .
Gate of Miphkad.—.
Gate of Ephraim.—.
Valley gate.—; .
Water gate.—; .
Horse gate.—; .
Old gate.—; .
Corner gate.—.
Dung gate.—; .
Gate of the fountain.—.
Carcase of sin-offering burned without—; .
Criminals generally punished without—; ; .
Illustrative
Of Christ.—.
(Of heaven,) of access to God.—.
(Of hell,) of Satan's power.—.
(Of the grave,) of death.—.
(Strait,) of the entrance to life.—.
(Wide,) of the entrance to ruin.—.
Genealogies
The Jews reckoned by—; .
Public registers kept of—; .
Of Christ
Given.—; .
Prove his descent from Judah.—.
Priests who could not prove their own, excluded from the priesthood—; .
Subject of, to be avoided—; .
Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life—; ; .
Gentiles
Comprehend all nations except the Jews—; ; .
Called
Heathen.—; .
Nations.—; ; .
Uncircumcised.—; .
Uncircumcision.—.
Greeks.—; .
Strangers.—; .
Ruled by God—; .
Chastised by God—; .
Counsel of, brought to nought—.
Characterised as
Ignorant of God.—; .
Refusing to know God.—.
Without the law.—.
Idolatrous.—,; .
Superstitious.—.
Depraved and wicked.—; .
Blasphemous and reproachful.—.
Constant to their false gods.—.
Hated and despised the Jews—,; ,; .
Often ravaged and defiled the holy land and sanctuary—; .
The Jews
Not to follow the ways of.—; .
Not to intermarry with.—.
Permitted to have, as servants.—.
Despised, as if dogs.—.
Never associated with.—; ,.
Often corrupted by.—,.
Dispersed amongst.—.
Excluded from Israel's privileges—,.
Not allowed to enter the temple—,.
Outer court of temple for—; .
Given to Christ as His inheritance—.
Christ given as a light to—; .
Conversion of, predicted—; .
United with the Jews against Christ—.
The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the Jews—; ; .
First special introduction of the gospel to—; .
First general introduction of the gospel to—,,; .
Paul the apostle of—; ,.
Jerusalem trodden down by, &c—.
Israel rejected till the fulness of—.
Gibeonites
Descended from the Hivites and Amorites—,; .
A mighty and warlike people—.
Cities of—.
Israel
Deceived by.—.
Made a league with.—.
Spared on account of their oath.—,.
Appointed, hewers of wood, &c.—.
Attacked by the kings of Canaan—.
Delivered by Israel—.
Saul sought to destroy—.
Israel plagued for Saul's cruelty to—.
Effected the destruction of the remnant of Saul's house—.
The office of the Nethinim probably originated in—.
Part of, returned from the captivity—.
Gift of the Holy Spirit, The
By the Father—; .
By the Son—.
To Christ without measure—.
Given
According to promise.—,.
Upon the exaltation.—; .
Through the intercession of Christ.—.
In answer to prayer.—; ,.
For instruction.—.
For comfort of saints.—.
To those who repent and believe.—.
To those who obey God.—.
To the Gentiles.—,; ; .
Is abundant—; ,.
Is permanent—; ; .
Is fruit bearing—.
Received through faith—.
An evidence of union with Christ—; .
An earnest of the inheritance of the saints—; ; .
A pledge of the continued favour of God—.
Gifts of God, The
All blessings are—; .
Are dispensed according to his will—; ; ; .
Are free and abundant—; .
Spiritual
Christ the chief of.—; ; ; ; ,.
Are through Christ.—; ,; .
The Holy Spirit.—; .
Grace.—; .
Wisdom.—; .
Repentance.—.
Faith.—; .
Righteousness.—,.
Strength and power.—.
A new heart.—.
Peace.—.
Rest.—; .
Glory.—; .
Eternal life.—.
Not repented of by him.—.
To be used for mutual profit.—.
Pray for.—,; ,.
Acknowledge—; .
Temporal
Life.—.
Food and raiment.—.
Rain and fruitful seasons.—; ,; .
Wisdom.—.
Peace.—; .
All good things.—; .
To be used and enjoyed.—; ,; ,.
Should cause us to remember God.—.
All creatures partake of.—; ,.
Pray for.—; .
Illustrated—.
Girdles
Worn upon the loins—; ,.
Worn by priests about the breasts—.
Made of
Fine linen.—.
Twined linen with blue purple, &c.—.
Gold.—; .
Leather.—; .
Sackcloth.—; .
Made for sale by industrious women—.
Used for
Strengthening the loins.—; ; .
Girding up the garments when walking.—; .
Girding up the garments when working.—; ; .
Suspending the sword.—; .
Suspending the inkhorn.—.
Holding money.—; .
Taken off when at rest.—; .
Given as
A token of friendship.—.
A reward of military service.—.
Illustrative of
Strength.—; .
Gladness.—.
Righteousness of Christ.—.
Faithfulness of Christ.—.
Truth.—.
Glorifying God
Commanded—; ; .
Due to him—.
For his
Holiness.—; .
Mercy and truth.—; .
Faithfulness and truth.—.
Wondrous works.—; .
Judgments.—; ; .
Deliverance.—.
Grace to others.—; ; .
Obligation of saints to—.
Is acceptable through Christ—; .
Christ, an example of—.
Accomplished by
Relying on his promises.—.
Praising him.—.
Doing all to him.—.
Dying for him.—.
Confessing Christ.—.
Suffering for Christ.—,.
Glorifying Christ.—; .
Bringing forth fruits of righteousness.—; .
Patience in affliction.—.
Faithfulness.—.
Required in body and spirit—.
Shall be universal—; .
Saints should
Resolve on.—; .
Unite in.—; .
Persevere in.—.
All the blessings of God are designed to lead to—; .
The holy example of saints may lead others to—; .
All, by nature, fail in—.
The wicked averse to—; .
Punishment for not—,; ; ; .
Heavenly host engaged in—.
Exemplified
David.—.
The Multitude.—; .
The Virgin Mary.—.
Angels.—.
Shepherds.—.
Man sick of the palsy.—.
Woman with infirmity.—.
Leper.—.
Blind man.—.
Centurion.—.
The Church at Jerusalem.—.
Gentiles at Antioch.—.
Abraham.—.
Paul.—.
Glory
God is, to his people—; .
Christ is, to his people—; .
The gospel ordained to be, to saints—.
Of the gospel, exceeds that of the law—,.
The joy of saints is full of—.
Spiritual
Is given by God.—.
Is given by Christ.—.
Christ.—.
Is the work of the Holy Spirit.—.
Eternal
Procured by the death of Christ.—.
Accompanies salvation by Christ.—.
Inherited by saints.—; ; ; ; .
Saints called to.—; .
Saints afore prepared to.—.
Enhanced by present afflictions.—.
Present afflictions not worthy to be compared with.—.
Of the Church shall be rich and abundant—.
The bodies of saints shall be raised in—; .
Saints shall be, of their ministers—,.
Temporal
Is given by God.—.
Passes away.—.
The devil tries to seduce by.—.
Of hypocrites turned to shame—.
Seek not, from man—; .
Of the wicked
Is in their shame.—.
Ends in destruction.—.
Glory of God, The
Exhibited in Christ—; ; .
Exhibited in
His name.—; .
His majesty.—; ; ; ,; .
His power.—,; .
His works.—; .
His holiness.—.
Described as
Great.—.
Eternal.—.
Rich.—.
Highly exalted.—; .
Exhibited to
Moses.—; .
Stephen.—.
His Church.—; .
Enlightens the Church—,; ,.
Saints desire to behold—; .
God is jealous—.
Reverence—.
Plead in prayer—.
Declare—; ,.
Magnify—.
The earth is full of—.
The knowledge of, shall fill the earth—.
Gluttony
Christ was falsely accused of—.
The wicked addicted to—; .
Leads to
Carnal security.—; ; .
Poverty.—.
Of princes, ruinous to their people—,.
Is inconsistent in saints—.
Caution against—,; ; ,.
Pray against temptations to—.
Punishment of—,; ; ; ,.
Danger of, illustrated—,.
Exemplified
Esau.—; ,.
Israel.—; .
Sons of Eli.—.
Belshazzar.—.
Goat, The
Clean and fit for food—,.
Offered in sacrifice—; ,.
The male, best for sacrifice—; .
First-born of, not redeemed—.
Jews had large flocks of—; .
Most profitable to the owner—.
Milk of, used as food—.
The young of
Called kids.—.
Kept in small flocks.—.
Fed near the shepherds' tents.—.
Not to be seethed in milk of mother.—.
Offered in sacrifice.—; .
Offered at the passover.—; .
Considered a delicacy.—; Jdj 6:19.
Given as a present.—; Jdj 15:1.
The hair of
Offered for tabernacle.—; .
Made into curtains, for covering the tabernacle.—; .
Made into pillows.—.
Skin of, often used as clothing—.
Bashan celebrated for—.
The Arabians traded in—.
Flocks of, always led by a male—.
When wild dwelt in the hills and rocks—; ; .
Illustrative
Of Macedonian empire.—,.
Of the wicked.—; ,.
(Flock of,) of the church.—.
God
Is a spirit—; .
Is declared to be
Light.—; ; .
Love.—,.
Invisible.—,; ; ; ; .
Unsearchable.—; ; ; ; .
Incorruptible.—.
Eternal.—; ; .
Immortal.—; .
Omnipotent.—; .
Omniscient.—; .
Omnipresent.—; .
Immutable.—,; .
Only-wise.—; .
Glorious.—; .
Most High.—; .
Perfect.—.
Holy.—; .
Just.—; .
True.—; .
Upright.—; .
Righteous.—; .
Good.—; .
Great.—; .
Gracious.—; .
Faithful.—; .
Merciful.—,; .
Long-suffering.—; .
Jealous.—; .
Compassionate.—.
A consuming fire.—.
None beside him—; .
None before him—.
None like to him—; ; ; ,; .
None good but he—.
Fills heaven and earth—; .
Should be worshipped in spirit and in truth—.
Gold
Found in the earth—,.
Abounded in
Havilah.—.
Ophir.—; .
Sheba.—; .
Parvaim.—.
Belongs to God—; .
Described as
Yellow.—.
Malleable.—; ,.
Fusible.—,; .
Precious.—; .
Valuable.—,.
Most valuable when pure and fine—; ; ; .
Refined and tried by fire—; .
Working in, a trade—; .
An article of commerce—.
The patriarchs were rich in—.
Imported by Solomon—,; .
Abundance of, in Solomon's reign—.
Offerings of, for tabernacle—.
Offerings of, for temple—; ,.
Used as money—; .
Priestly and royal garments adorned with—; ,.
Was used for
Overlaying the tabernacle.—,.
Overlaying the temple.—,.
Overlaying cherubims in temple.—.
Overlaying the ark, &c.—.
Overlaying floor of temple.—.
Overlaying throne of Solomon.—.
Mercy seat and cherubims.—,.
Sacred candlesticks.—; ,.
Sacred utensils.—,; .
Crowns.—; .
Sceptres.—.
Chains.—; .
Rings.—; .
Earrings.—Jdj 8:24,26.
Ornaments.—.
Shields.—; ,.
Vessels.—; .
Idols.—; ; .
Couches.—.
Footstools.—.
Estimated by weight—.
Given as presents—; .
Exacted as tribute—,; ,.
Taken in war, dedicated to God—; ; .
Kings of Israel not to multiply—.
Jews condemned for multiplying—.
Vanity of heaping up—,.
Liable to
Grow dim.—.
Canker and rust.—.
Illustrative of
Saints after affliction.—.
Tried faith.—.
The doctrines of grace.—.
True converts.—.
Babylonish empire.—.
Goodness of God, The
Is part of his character—; ; .
Declared to be
Great.—; .
Rich.—; .
Abundant.—; .
Satisfying.—; ,.
Enduring.—; .
Universal.—; .
Manifested
To his Church.—; .
In doing good.—; .
In supplying temporal wants.—.
In providing for the poor.—.
In forgiving sins.—; .
Leads to repentance.—.
Recognise, in his dealings.—; .
Pray for the manifestation of.—.
Despise not.—.
Reverence.—; .
Magnify.—; .
Urge others to confide in.—.
The wicked disregard.—.
Gospel, The
Is good tidings of great joy for all people—,,,.
Foretold—; ; ; .
Preached under the old testament—.
Exhibits the grace of God—; .
The knowledge of the glory of God is by—,.
Life and immortality are brought to light by Jesus through—.
Is the power of God to salvation—; ; .
Is glorious—.
Is everlasting—; .
Preached by Christ—; .
Ministers have a stewardship to preach—.
Preached beforehand to Abraham—; .
Preached to
The Jews first.—; .
The Gentiles.—; ,.
The poor.—; .
Every creature.—; .
Must be believed—; .
Brings peace—,; .
Produces hope—.
Saints have fellowship in—.
There is fulness of blessing in—.
Those who receive, should
Adhere to the truth of.—,; ; .
Not be ashamed of.—; .
Live in subjection to.—.
Have their conversation becoming.—.
Earnestly contend for the faith of.—,; .
Sacrifice friends and property for.—.
Sacrifice life itself for.—.
Profession of, attended by afflictions—.
Promises to sufferers—; .
Be careful not to hinder—.
Is hid to them that are lost—.
Testifies to the final judgment—.
Let him who preached another, be accursed—.
Awful consequences of not obeying—,.
Is called the
Dispensation of the grace of God.—.
Gospel of peace.—.
Gospel of God.—; ; .
Gospel of Christ.—,; ; .
Gospel of the grace of God.—.
Gospel of the kingdom.—.
Gospel of salvation.—.
Glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.—.
Preaching of Jesus Christ.—.
Mystery of the gospel.—.
Word of God.—.
Word of Christ.—.
Word of grace.—; .
Word of salvation.—.
Word of reconciliation.—.
Word of truth.—; .
Word of faith.—.
Word of life.—.
Ministration of the Spirit.—.
Doctrine according to godliness.—.
Form of sound words.—.
Rejection of, by many, foretold—; ,.
Rejection of, by the Jews, a means of blessing to the Gentiles—.
Grace
God is the God of all—.
God is the Giver of—; .
God's throne, the throne of—.
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of—; .
Was upon Christ—; .
Christ spoke with—; .
Christ was full of—.
Came by Christ—; .
Given by Christ—.
Foretold by the prophets—.
Riches of, exhibited in God's kindness through Christ—.
Glory of, exhibited in our acceptance in Christ—.
Is described as
Great.—.
Sovereign.—.
Rich.—; .
Exceeding.—.
Manifold.—.
All-sufficient.—.
All-abundant.—,,.
Glorious.—.
The gospel, a declaration of—,.
Is the source of
Election.—.
The call of God.—.
Justification.—; .
Faith.—.
Forgiveness of sins.—.
Salvation.—; ,.
Consolation.—.
Hope.—.
Necessary to the service of God—.
God's work completed in saints by—,.
The success and completion of the work of God to be attributed to—.
Inheritance of the promises by—.
Justification by, opposed to that by works—,; ; .
Saints
Are heirs of.—.
Are under.—.
Receive, from Christ.—.
Are what they are by.—; .
Abound in gifts of.—; ; ,.
Should be established in.—.
Should be strong in.—.
Should grow in.—.
Should speak with.—; .
Specially given
To ministers.—,; ; ; ; .
To the humble.—; .
To those who walk uprightly.—.
Not to be received in vain—.
Pray for
For yourselves.—.
For others.—; .
Beware lest you fail of—.
Manifestation of, in others, a cause of gladness—; ,.
Special manifestation of, at the second coming of Christ—.
Not to be abused—; ,.
Antinomians abused—.
Grass
A green herb—.
Called
Grass of the earth.—.
Grass of the field.—.
Springs out of the earth—.
God
Originally created.—,.
The giver of.—.
Causes to grow.—; .
Adorns and clothes.—.
Often grew on the tops of houses—.
When young, soft and tender—.
Refreshed by rain and dew—; .
Cattle fed upon—; .
Ovens often heated with—.
Destroyed by
Locusts.—.
Hail and lightning.—.
Drought.—; .
Failure of, a great calamity—,.
Sufferings of cattle from failure of, described—,.
Illustrative
Of shortness and uncertainty of life.—,; ; ,; .
Of prosperity of the wicked.—.
(Refreshed by dew and showers,) of the saints refreshed by grace.—; .
(On tops of houses,) of the wicked.—; .
Groves
Antiquity of—.
Often on tops of hills—; .
Often used as resting places—.
Idols were worshipped in—.
Not to be planted near God's altar—.
Of Canaanites, to be destroyed—; ; .
For idol worship planted
By Ahab.—.
By Manasseh.—.
By Israelites.—.
Fondness of Israel for—.
Punishment for making and serving—; ,; .
Destroyed by
Gideon.—Jdj 6:25-28.
Hezekiah.—.
Asa.—.
Jehoshaphat.—.
Josiah.—; ,.
God promised to wean Israel from—,.
R. A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book (1897). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.