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Babylon
Origin of—,.
Origin of the name—,.
Was called
Land of the Chaldeans.—.
Land of Shinar.—; .
Land of Merathaim.—,.
Desert of the sea.—,.
Sheshach.—,.
Lady of kingdoms.—.
Situated beyond the Euphrates—; ,.
Formerly a part of Mesopotamia—.
Founded by the Assyrians, and a part of their empire—; .
Watered by the rivers Euphrates and Tigris—; .
Composed of many nations—; .
Governed by Kings—; .
With Media and Persia divided by Darius 120 provinces—.
Presidents placed over—; .
Babylon the chief province of—.
Babylon the capital of
Its antiquity.—,.
Enlarged by Nebuchadnezzar.—.
Surrounded with a great wall and fortified.—,.
Called the golden city.—.
Called the glory of kingdoms.—.
Called beauty of Chaldees, &c.—.
Called the city of merchants.—.
Called Babylon the great.—.
Remarkable for
Antiquity.—.
Naval power.—.
Military power.—; .
National greatness.—; .
Wealth.—; .
Commerce.—.
Manufacture of garments.—.
Wisdom of senators.—; .
Inhabitants of
Idolatrous.—; .
Addicted to magic.—,,; ,.
Profane and sacrilegious.—.
Wicked.—.
As a power was
Arrogant.—,; ,,.
Secure and self-confident.—,.
Grand and stately.—,.
Covetous.—.
Oppressive.—.
Cruel and destructive.—; ; ; ,.
An instrument of God's vengeance on other nations.—; .
Languages spoken in—; .
Armies of, described—.
Represented by
A great eagle.—.
A head of gold.—,,.
A lion with eagle's wings.—.
Ambassadors of, sent to Hezekiah—.
Nebuchadnezzar king of
Made Jehoiakim tributary.—.
Besieged Jerusalem.—,.
Took Jehoiachin, &c captive to Babylon.—,; .
Spoiled the temple.—.
Made Zedekiah king.—.
Rebelled against by Zedekiah.—.
Besieged and took Jerusalem.—.
Burned Jerusalem, &c.—,.
Took Zedekiah, &c captive to Babylon.—,,; .
Spoiled and burned the temple.—,; ,.
Revolt of the Jews from, and their punishment illustrated—.
The Jews exhorted to be subject to, and settle in—; .
Treatment of the Jews in—; .
Grief of the Jews in—.
Destroyed by the Medes—,.
Restoration of the Jews from—; :67.
The gospel preached in—.
A type of Antichrist—; .
Predictions respecting
Conquests by.—; ; ; ; .
Captivity of the Jews by.—; ; ; .
Restoration of the Jews from.—; ; ; ; ,,.
Destruction of.—; ; ; ; ; :64.
Perpetual desolation of.—; ,; ,; .
Preaching of the gospel in.—.
Backsliding
Is turning from God—.
Is leaving the first love—.
Is departing form the simplicity of the gospel—; ; ,.
God is displeased at—,.
Warnings against—; .
Guilt and consequences of—; ; ,; ; ,; ; .
Brings its own punishment—; .
A haughty spirit leads to—.
Proneness to—; .
Liable to continue and increase—; .
Exhortations to return from—; ; ,,; .
Pray to be restored from—; ; .
Punishment of tempting others to the sin of—; .
Not hopeless—; .
Endeavour to bring back those guilty of—; ,.
Sin of, to be confessed—; ,; .
Pardon of, promised—; ; ; .
Healing of, promised—; .
Afflictions sent to heal—.
Blessedness of those who keep from—; ,; .
Hateful to saints—.
Exemplified
Israel.—; ; ; .
Saul.—.
Solomon.—,.
Peter.—.
Baptism
As administered by John—; ; ; .
Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it—; .
Adopted by Christ—; ,.
Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church—,; ,.
To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—.
Water, the outward and visible sign in—; .
Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of—,,; ,,.
Remission of sins, signified by—; .
Unity of the Church effected by—; ,.
Confession of sin necessary to—.
Repentance necessary to—.
Faith necessary to—; .
There is but one—.
Administered to
Individuals.—; .
Households.—; .
Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit—; .
Typified—; ,.
Baptism With the Holy Spirit
Foretold—.
Is through Christ—.
Christ administered—; .
Promised to saints—; ,; .
All saints partake of—.
Necessity for—; .
Renews and cleanses the soul—; ,.
The Word of God instrumental to—; .
Typified—.
Bear, The
Inhabits woods—.
Described as
Voracious.—.
Cunning.—.
Cruel.—.
Often attacks men—; .
Attacks the flock in the presence of the shepherd—.
Particularly fierce when deprived of its young—; .
Growls when annoyed—.
Miraculously killed by David—,.
Illustrative of
God in his judgments.—; .
The natural man.—.
Wicked rulers.—.
The kingdom of the Medes.—.
The kingdom of Antichrist.—.
Beard, The
The Jews never appeared without—.
Worn even by the priests—.
Laying hold of, a token of respect—.
Shaving of, a great offence—,,.
Plucking of, a sign of scorn—.
Dribbling on, a sign of derangement—.
In affliction
Was neglected and untrimmed.—.
Was clipped.—.
Was shorn.—.
Sometimes plucked out.—.
Corners of, not to be marred for the dead—; .
Subject to leprosy—,.
Of the healed leper to be shaved—.
Shaving, illustrative of severe judgments—; ; .
B
Created by God—,; .
Creation of, exhibits God's power—.
Made for the praise and glory of God—.
Differ in flesh from birds and fishes—.
Herb of the field given to, for food—.
Power over, given to man—,; .
Instinctively fear man—.
Received their names from Adam—,.
Given to man for food after the flood—.
Not to be eaten alive or with blood—; ,.
That died naturally or were torn, not to be eaten—; ; .
Supply clothing to man—; .
The property of God—.
Subjects of God's care—; ,.
Described as
Devoid of speech.—.
Devoid of understanding.—; .
Devoid of immortality.—.
Possessed of instinct.—.
Being four-footed.—.
By nature wild, &c.—; .
Capable of being tamed.—.
Many kinds of, noisome and destructive—; .
Many kinds of, domestic—; .
Lessons of wisdom to be learned from—.
Found in
Deserts.—.
Fields.—; .
Mountains.—.
Forests.—; .
Habitations of
Dens and caves.—; .
Under spreading trees.—.
Deserted cities.—,; .
Liable to diseases—.
Frequently suffered on account of the sins of men—,; .
Often cut off for the sins of men—; ; ; .
Early distinguished into clean and unclean—.
Clean
Ox.—; .
Wild ox.—.
Sheep.—; .
Goat.—.
Hart.—; .
Roebuck.—; .
Wild goat.—.
Fallow deer.—.
Chamois.—.
Pygarg.—.
How distinguished.—; .
Used for food.—; .
Used for sacrifice.—.
First born of, not redeemed.—.
Unclean
Camel.—; .
Dromedary.—; .
Horse.—.
Ass.—; .
Wild Ass.—; .
Mule.—; .
Lion.—Jdj 14:5,6.
Leopard.—.
Bear.—.
Wolf.—; .
Unicorn.—.
Behemoth.—.
Ape.—.
Fox.—; .
Dog.—; .
Swine.—; .
Hare.—; .
Coney.—; .
Mouse.—; .
Mole.—; .
Weasel.—.
Ferret.—.
Badger.—; .
How distinguished.—.
Not eaten.—; ,.
Not offered in sacrifice.—.
First born of, redeemed.—.
Caused uncleanness when dead.—.
Domestic
To enjoy the sabbath.—; .
To be taken care of.—; .
Not to be cruelly used.—; .
No likeness of, to be worshipped—.
Representations of, worshipped by the heathen—.
History of, written by Solomon—.
Often used as instruments of punishment—; ; ; .
Man by nature no better than—,.
Illustrative of
The wicked.—; .
Ungodly professors.—; .
Persecutors.—; .
Kingdoms.—,; .
People of different nations.—,,.
Antichrist.—; .
Beds
Antiquity of—; .
Couches or divans used as—; .
A small pallet or mattress used as—.
Considered necessary—.
Made of
Iron.—.
Ivory.—.
Gold and Silver.—.
Wood—.
Supplied with pillows—; .
Covered with tapestry and linen—.
Often perfumed—; .
Of the poor covered with upper garment—,; ,.
Used for
Sleeping on.—; .
Reclining on by day.—; .
Reclining on at meals.—; ; ; .
Not used in affliction—; .
Persons sometimes took to, in grief—; .
Saints meditate and praise God while on—; ; .
The wicked devise mischief while on—; .
The slothful too fond of—.
Of the poor often sold for debt—.
Subject to ceremonial defilement—.
Purification of—.
Illustrative
Of the grave.—.
(Made in darkness,) of extreme misery.—.
(Made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort.—.
(Made on high,) of carnal security.—.
(Too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace.—.
Benjamin, Tribe Of
Descended from Jacob's twelfth son—.
Predictions respecting—; .
Persons selected from
To number the people.—.
To spy out the land.—.
To divide the land.—.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt—,.
Formed the rear of the third division of Israel in their journeys—,.
Encamped on west side of the tabernacle under the standard of
Ephrain—,.
Offering of, at dedication—.
Families of—.
Strength of, entering Canaan—.
On Gerizim said amen to the blessings—.
Cities and bounds of inheritance—.
Celebrated as bowmen and slingers—.
Assisted against Sisera—Jdj 5:14.
Oppressed by the Ammonites—Jdj 10:9.
Almost annihilated for protecting the men of Gibeah—Jdj 20:12-48.
Remnant of, provided with wives to preserve the tribe—Jdj 21:1-23.
Furnished the first king to Israel—,,; ,; .
Adhered for a time to the house of Saul against David—,,,.
Some of, assisted David—,.
Revolted from the house of Saul—.
Some of, at David's coronation—.
A 1000 of, with Shimei came to meet David on his return to
Jerusalem—,.
Very numerous in David's time—.
Captains appointed over—; .
Remained faithful to Judah—.
Furnished an army to Jehoshaphat—.
Numbers of, returned from the captivity and dwelt at Jerusalem—; .
Celebrated persons of
Ehud.—Jdj 3:15.
Kish.—.
Saul.—; .
Abner.—; .
Elhanan.—.
Paul.—.
Birds
Created by God—,; .
Created for the glory of God—.
Herb of the field given as food to—.
Differ in flesh from beasts and fishes—.
Power over given to man—; .
Names given to, by Adam—,.
Instinctively fear man—.
Instinct of, inferior to man's reason—.
Lessons of wisdom to be learned from—.
Can all be tamed—.
Given as food to man—,.
The blood of, not to be eaten—.
The property of God—.
God provides for—; ; ,.
Called
Fowls of the air.—.
Fowls of heaven.—.
Feathered fowl.—.
Winged fowl.—.
Birds of the air.—.
Many kinds of, graniverous—.
Many kinds of, carnivorous—; ; .
Furnished with claws—.
Propagated by eggs—; .
Make, and dwell in nests—.
Are hostile to strange kinds—.
Have each their peculiar note or song—; ; .
Fly above the earth—.
Rapid flight of, alluded to—; ; .
Many kinds of, migratory—.
Often remove from places suffering calamities—; .
Rest on trees—; .
Inhabit
Mountains.—.
Deserts.—.
Marshes.—.
Deserted Cities.—,,.
Make their nests
In trees.—; .
On the ground.—.
In clefts of rocks.—; .
In deserted cities.—.
Under the roofs of houses.—.
Early distinguished into clean and clean—.
Clean
Dove.—.
Turtle.—; .
Pigeon.—; .
Quail.—,; ,.
Sparrow.—; .
Swallow.—; .
Cock and Hen.—; ,.
Partridge.—; .
Crane.—; .
To be eaten.—,.
Offered in sacrifice.—; .
Unclean
Eagle.—; .
Ossifrage.—.
Osprey.—.
Vulture.—; ; .
Glede.—.
Kite.—.
Raven.—; .
Owl.—; .
Nighthawk.—.
Cuckoo.—.
Hawk.—; .
Little owl.—.
Cormorant.—; .
Great owl.—.
Swan.—.
Pelican.—; .
Gier Eagle.—.
Stork.—; .
Heron.—.
Lapwing.—.
Bat.—; .
Ostrich.—,.
Bittern.—; .
Peacock.—; .
Not to be eaten.—,; .
Not to be eaten with their young—,.
Taken in snares or nets—.
Often suffered for man's sin—; ; ; .
Solomon wrote the history of—.
Confinement of, in cages alluded to—.
No likeness of, to be made for worship—.
Often worshipped by idolaters—.
Illustrative
Of cruel and rapacious kings.—.
Of hostile nations.—.
Of people of different countries.—; .
Of unsettled person, &c.—; .
Of the devil and his spirits.—,.
(Snaring,) of death.—.
(Snaring,) of designs of the wicked.—; ; .
Blasphemy
Christ assailed with—; ,; .
Charged upon Christ—,; ,; ,.
Charged upon saints—,.
Proceeds from the heart—.
Forbidden—; .
The wicked addicted to—; ; ; ,.
Idolatry counted as—; ,.
Hypocrisy counted as—.
Saints grieved to hear—,; ,,.
Gives no occasion for—; .
Against the Holy Spirit, unpardonable—,.
Connected with folly and pride—; .
Punishment of—; ; ; ,.
Exemplified
The Danite.—.
Sennacherib.—,,.
The Jews.—.
Hymenaeus.—.
Blessed, The
Whom God chooses—; ,.
Whom God calls—; .
Who know Christ—,.
Who know the gospel—.
Who are not offended at Christ—.
Who believe—; .
Whose sins are forgiven—,; .
To whom God imputes righteousness without works—.
Whom God chastens—; .
Who suffer for Christ—.
Who have the Lord for their God—.
Who trust in God—; ; ; ; .
Who fear God—; ,.
Who hear and keep the word of God—; ; ; ; ; .
Who delight in the commandments of God—.
Who keep the commandments of God—.
Who wait for the Lord—.
Whose strength is in the Lord—.
Who hunger and thirst after righteousness—.
Who frequent the house of God—; .
Who avoid the wicked—.
Who endure temptation—.
Who watch against sin—.
Who rebuke sinners—.
Who watch for the Lord—.
Who die in the Lord—.
Who have part in the first resurrection—.
Who favour saints—; .
The undefiled—.
The pure in heart—.
The just—; .
The children of the just—.
The righteous—.
The generation of the upright—.
The faithful—.
The poor in spirit—.
The meek—.
The merciful—.
The bountiful—; ; ; ,.
The peace-makers—.
Holy mourners—; .
Saints at the judgment day—.
Who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God—; .
Blindness, Spiritual
Explained—; .
The effect of sin—; ; ,.
Unbelief, the effect of—; ,.
Uncharitableness, a proof of—,.
A work of the devil—.
Leads to all evil—.
Is consistent with communion with God—,.
Of ministers, fatal to themselves and to the people—.
The wicked are in—; .
The self-righteous are in—,; .
The wicked wilfully guilty of—; .
Judicially inflicted—; ; ; ,; .
Pray for the removal of—; .
Christ appointed to remove—; ; ; ; .
Christ's ministers are lights to remove—; .
Saints are delivered from—; ; ; ,; .
Removal of, illustrated—,,; ; .
Exemplified
Israel.—; .
Scribes and Pharisees.—,.
Churches of Laodicea.—.
Blood
The life of animals—; ,.
Fluid—.
Red—; .
Of all men the same—.
Eating of, forbidden to
Man after the flood.—.
The Israelites under the law.—; ,.
The early Christians.—,.
The Jews often guilty of eating—,; .
Of animals slain for good to be poured on the earth and covered—; ,.
Birds of prey delight in—.
Beasts of prey delight in—; .
Shedding of human
Forbidden.—.
Hateful to God.—,.
Defiling to the land.—.
Defiling to the person.—.
Jews often guilty of.—; .
Always punished.—.
Mode of clearing those accused of.—.
The price of, not to be consecrated—.
Of legal sacrifices
For atonement.—; .
For purification.—,.
How disposed of.—; .
Not offered with leaven.—; .
Ineffectual to remove sin.—.
Idolaters made drink-offerings of—.
Water turned into, as a sign—.
Waters of Egypt turned into, as a judgment—.
Illustrative
(Washing the feet in,) of victories.—; .
(Building with,) of oppression and cruelty.—.
(Preparing to,) of ripening for destruction.—.
(On one's own head,) of guilt.—; ; .
(Given to drink,) of severe judgments.—; .
Boldness, Holy
Christ set an example of—.
Is through faith in Christ—; .
A characteristic of saints—.
Produced by
Trust in God.—.
The fear of God.—; .
Faithfulness to God.—.
Express your trust in God with—.
Have, in prayer—; .
Saints shall have, in judgment—.
Exhortations to—; ; ; .
Pray for—; ,.
Ministers should exhibit, in
Faithfulness to their people.—; .
Preaching.—; .
Reproving sin.—; .
The face of opposition.—; .
Exemplified
Abraham.—.
Jacob.—.
Moses.—,; .
Aaron.—,.
David.—.
Elijah.—,.
Nehemiah.—.
Shadrach.—,.
Daniel.—.
Joseph of Arimathaea.—.
Peter and John.—.
Stephen.—.
Paul.—,; .
Barnabas.—.
Apollos.—.
Bondage, Spiritual
Is to the devil—; .
Is to the fear of death—,.
Is to sin—; ; ; ; ; .
Deliverance from, promised—,.
Christ delivers from—,; ; ,; .
The gospel, the instrument of deliverance from—; .
Saints are delivered from—,.
Deliverance from, illustrated—.
Typified
Israel in Egypt.—,.
Books
Probable origin of—,.
Made of
Papyrus or paper reed.—.
Parchment.—.
Made in a roll—; ; .
Written with pen and ink—; .
Often written on both sides—.
Often sealed—; ; .
Often dedicated to persons of distinction—; .
Were numerous and most expensive—.
The ancients fond of making—.
Divine communications recorded in—; ; ; .
Important events recorded in—; ,; .
Erasures in, alluded to—; .
Not extant, but mentioned in scripture
Wars of the Lord.—.
Jasher.—; .
Samuel concerning the kingdom.—.
Chronicles of David.—.
Acts of Solomon.—.
Natural history by Solomon.—,.
History of the kings.—.
Samuel the seer.—.
Nathan.—; .
Shemaiah.—.
Gad the seer.—.
Ahijah the Shilonite.—.
Visions of Iddo.—; .
Jehu the son of Hanani.—.
Sayings of the seers.—.
Illustrative of
Memorials of God's providence.—; .
Memorials of conversation and conduct of men.—; ; .
The record of the church of Christ.—; ; ,; .
Bottles
First mention of, in Scripture—.
Ancients often drank from—.
Used for holding
Water.—,,.
Milk.—Jdj 4:19.
Wine.—; .
Some, made of earthenware—.
Made of skins
Shrivelled and dried by smoke.—.
Marred by age and use.—,.
When old, unfit for holding new wine.—; .
Sometimes probably of large dimensions.—; .
Illustrative
Of the clouds.—.
Of God's remembrance.—.
Of sinners ripe for judgment.—.
(Dried up,) of the afflicted.—.
(Ready to burst,) of the impatient.—.
(Broken,) of severe judgments.—; ; .
Bow, The
An instrument of war—; .
Sometimes used in hunting—.
For shooting arrows—.
Called the battle bow—; .
Those who used, called
Bowmen.—.
Archers.—; .
Usually of steel—; .
Held in the left hand—.
Drawn with full force—.
The Jews taught to use—.
Used expertly by
Lydians.—.
Elamites.—.
Philistines.—,.
Sons of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh.—.
Benjamites.—; .
Given as a token of friendship—.
Often furnished by the state—.
Of the vanquished, broken and burned—; .
Illustrative
Of strength and power.—.
Of the tongue of the wicked.—; .
(When deceitful,) of the hypocrite.—; .
(When broken,) of the overthrow of power.—; ; ; .
Brass, or Copper
Dug out of the mountains—.
Purified by smelting—.
Characterised by
Strength.—.
Hardness.—.
Yellow colour.—.
Fusibility.—,.
Sonorousness.—.
Takes a high polish—; .
Inferior in value to gold and silver—; ,.
Antiquity of working in—.
Extensive commerce in—; .
Working in, a trade—; ; ; .
Canaan abounded in—; .
Taken in war
Often in great quantities.—; ; .
Cleansed by fire.—.
Generally consecrated to God.—,; ,.
Offerings of, for the tabernacle—.
Collected by David for the temple—,,; .
Offerings of, for the temple—,.
Coined for money—; .
Made into
Mirrors.—.
Gates.—; .
Bars for gates.—.
Fetters.—Jdj 16:21; .
Shields.—; .
Helmets.—.
Greaves for the legs.—.
Household vessels.—.
Sacred vessels.—; .
Altars.—; .
Sockets for pillars.—,,.
Lavers.—; .
Pillars.—,.
Idols.—; .
Instruments of music.—.
Moses made the serpent of—; .
Illustrative of
Obstinate sinners.—; .
The decrees of God.—.
The strength and firmness of Christ.—; .
Strength given to saints.—; .
Macedonian empire.—.
Extreme drought.—.
The earth made barren.—.
Bread
Given by God—; .
Yielded by the earth—; .
Made of
Wheat.—; .
Barley.—Jdj 7:13; .
Beans, millet, &c.—.
Manna (in the wilderness).—.
Corn ground for making—.
Was kneaded—; ; .
Troughs used for kneading—.
Usually leavened—; .
Sometimes unleavened—; .
Was formed into
Loaves.—,; .
Cakes.—; .
Wafers.—; .
Was baked
On hearths.—.
On coals of fire.—; .
In ovens.—; .
Making of, a trade—; .
Ordinary, called common bread—.
Sacred, called hallowed bread—,.
Nutritious and strengthening—.
When old, dry and mouldy—,.
Often put for the whole substance of man—; ; .
The principal food used by the ancients—; ; ; Jdj 19:5.
Broken for use—; .
Kept in baskets—; .
Publicly sold—; .
In times of scarcity, sold by weight—; .
Scarceness of, sent as a punishment—; ; .
Plenty of, promised to the obedient—.
Often given as a present—; ; .
Served round after funerals—.
With water, the food of prisons—.
Crumb of, used to wipe the fingers, thrown under the table—; .
First fruit of, offered to God—,.
Offered with sacrifices—,; .
Placed on table of shew bread—.
Multitudes miraculously fed by Christ with—; .
Illustrative
Of Christ.—.
(When broken,) of the death of Christ.—; ,.
(Partaking of,) of communion of saints.—; .
(Want of,) of extreme poverty.—; .
(Seeking of begging,) of extreme poverty.—; ; .
(Fulness of,) of abundance.—.
(Eating without scarceness,) of plenty.—.
(Of adversity,) of heavy affliction.—.
(Of tears,) of sorrow.—.
(Of deceit,) of unlawful gain.—.
(Of wickedness,) of oppression.—.
(Of idleness,) of sloth.—.
Breastplate
A part of defensive armour—.
A part of the high priest's dress—.
For soldiers
Made of iron.—.
Bright and shining.—.
For the high priest
Materials of.—; .
Form and dimensions of.—; .
Made from the offering of the people.—.
Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones—; ,.
Inseparably united to the ephod—; .
The Urim and Thummim placed in—; .
Worn as a memorial—; .
Illustrative of the
Righteous judgment of Christ.—.
Defence of righteousness.—.
Defence of faith and love.—.
Brooks
Canaan abounded with—.
Often ran over pebbles—; .
Borders of, favourable to
Grass.—.
Willows.—; .
Reeds.—.
Abounded with fish—.
Afforded protection to a country—.
Mentioned in scripture
Arnon.—,.
Besor.—.
Gaash.—; .
Cherith.—,.
Eshcol.—,.
Kidron.—; ; .
Kishon.—; .
Zered.—.
Of the willows.—.
Illustrative
Of wisdom.—.
Of temporal abundance.—.
(Deceptive,) of false friends.—.
(Drinking of, by the way,) of help in distress.—.
Burial
Probable origin of—,.
Design of—,.
Attended by
Family of the dead.—,,; .
Numbers of friends, &c.—,; ; .
Female friends.—; .
Hired mourners.—,.
Great lamentation at.—,; ,.
Orations sometimes made at—,.
The body was
Washed before.—.
Anointed for.—.
Wound in linen for.—; .
Preserved with spices.—,.
Sometimes burned before.—.
Carried on a bier to.—; .
Perfumes burned at—; .
Antiquity of coffins for—.
Often took place immediately after death—,; ,.
Of persons embalmed, deferred for seventy days—,.
Of persons hanged, always on the days of execution—; .
The right of all nations—Jdj 16:31; .
Of enemies, sometimes performed by the conquerors—; .
Of the friendless, a kind act—.
Places used for
Natural caves.—; .
Caves hewn out of rocks.—; .
Gardens.—,; .
Under trees.—; .
Tops of the hills.—; .
Houses of the deceased.—; .
The city of David for the kings of Judah.—; ; .
Antiquity of purchasing places for—.
Places of
Frequently prepared and pointed out during life.—; ; .
Members of a family interred in the same.—; ; .
Held in high veneration.—,.
Provided for the common people.—.
Provided for aliens and strangers.—.
Visited by sorrowing friends.—.
Pillars erected on.—.
Tombs erected over.—.
Sometimes had inscriptions.—.
Sometimes not apparent.—.
For criminals, marked by heaps.—.
Were ceremonially unclean.—,.
Often desecrated by idolatry.—,.
The Jews anxious to be interred in their family places of—; ,; ; .
Followed by a feast—; ,; .
Privation of, considered a calamity—.
Privation of, threatened as a punishment—; ; .
An ignominious, compared to the burial of an ass—.
Illustrative of regeneration—; .
Burnt Offering, The
To be offered only to the Lord—Jdj 13:16.
Specially acceptable—; ,,.
The most ancient of all sacrifices—; ; ,; .
Offered by the Jews before the law—; .
To be taken from
The flock or herd.—.
The fowls.—.
Was an atonement for sin—.
Guilt transferred to, by imposition of hands—; .
Required to be
Killed, if a beast, by the person who brought it.—,.
Killed, if a bird, by the priest.—.
For the people at large, killed and prepared by the Levites.—.
A male without blemish.—; .
Voluntary.—; ,.
Presented at the door of the tabernacle.—; ,,.
Offered by priests only.—; .
Offered in righteousness.—.
Entirely burned.—,,,; .
Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar.—,.
Blood of, sprinkled round about upon the altar—,.
If a bird, the blood was wrung out at the side of the altar—.
Ashes of, collected at foot of the altar, and conveyed without the camp—.
Skin of, given to the priests for clothing—; .
Was offered
Every morning and evening.—.
Every sabbath day.—,.
The first day of every month.—.
The seven days of unleavened bread.—,.
The day of atonement.—,; .
At consecration of Levites.—.
At consecration priests.—,.
At consecration of kings.—.
At purification of women.—.
For Nazarites after defilement, or at the end of their vow.—,.
For the healed leper.—,,.
At dedication of sacred places.—; .
After great mercies.—; ,.
Before going to war.—.
With sounds of trumpets at feasts.—.
The fat, &c of all peace offerings laid on, and consumed with the daily—; .
Of the wicked, not accepted by God—,; ,; .
Obedience better than—; .
Knowledge of God better than—.
Love of God better than—.
Abraham tried by the command to offer Isaac as—.
Incapable of removing sin, and reconciling to God—; ; .
The most costly, no adequate tribute to God—; .
Guilt of unauthorised persons offering—,.
Guilt of offering, except in the place appointed—,.
Of human victims execrated—; ; ; .
Illustrative of
The offering of Christ.—; .
Devotedness to God.—.
Busy-Bodies
Fools are—.
The idle are—; .
Are mischievous tale-bearers—.
Bring mischief upon themselves—; .
Christians must not be—.
R. A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book (1897). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.