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Calf, The
The young of the herd—; .
Playfulness of, alluded to—.
Fed on
Milk.—.
Branches of trees, &c.—.
Fattened in stalls, &c—; .
Offered in sacrifice—,; ,.
Of a year old best for sacrifice—.
If first-born not redeemed—.
Eaten in the patriarchal age—,.
When fattened considered a delicacy—,; ; ,.
Illustrative of
Saints nourished by grace.—.
Sacrifices of praise.—; .
Patient endurance.—; .
Calf of Gold
Made on account of the delay of Moses in the mount—.
Was made
Of the ornaments of the women, &c.—,.
To represent God.—,; .
After an Egyptian model.—,.
To go before the congregation.—.
Molten in the fire—; .
Fashioned with a graven tool—.
An altar built before—.
Sacrifices offered to—; .
Worshipped with profane revelry—,,,; .
Making of
A very great sin.—,,.
A forgetting of God.—.
A turning aside from the divine command.—; ,.
Excited wrath against Aaron.—.
Excited wrath against Israel.—; ,.
Caused Moses to break the tables of the testimony.—; .
Israel punished for.—,.
Moses interceded for those who worshipped—,; .
Destroyed by Moses—; .
Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others—.
Call of God, The
By Christ—; .
By his Spirit—.
By his works—,; .
By his ministers—; .
By his gospel—.
Is from darkness—.
Addressed to all—; .
Most reject—; .
Effectual to saints—; ; ; .
To man is
Of grace.—; .
According to the purpose of God.—; ,,.
High.—.
Holy.—.
Heavenly.—.
To fellowship with Christ.—.
To holiness.—.
To liberty.—.
To peace.—; .
To glory and virtue.—.
To the eternal glory of Christ.—; .
To eternal life.—.
Partakers of, justified—.
Walk worthy of—.
Blessedness of receiving—.
Praise God for—.
Illustrated—,; .
Rejection of, leads to
Judicial blindness.—; ; .
Delusion.—; ,.
Withdrawal of the means of grace—; ; ; .
Temporal judgments—; ,; ; .
Rejection by God—; ,.
Condemnation—; ; .
Destruction—; .
Calves of Jeroboam
Made of gold—.
Made to prevent the Israelites going to Jerusalem—,.
Called the
Golden calves.—; .
Calves of Bethaven.—.
Calves of Samaria.—.
Placed in Dan and Bethel—.
Probably from an Egyptian model—.
Designed to represent God—.
Priests appointed for—; .
Sacrifices offered to—; .
Feasts appointed for—,.
Were kissed in adoration—.
Worship of
Denounced by a prophet.—.
Adopted by succeeding kings.—; ; ,; .
Became the sin of Israel.—; ; .
God's people refused to worship—; .
Guilt of making—,.
Guilt of worshipping—,; ,.
Predictions respecting
Captivity.—.
Destruction.—; .
Punishment of the worshippers.—,.
Camel, The
Unclean—; .
Found in deserted places—.
Characterised by
The bunches on its back.—.
Its docility.—.
The dromedary a species of, remarkable for swiftness—.
Abounded in the east—; .
A part of patriarchal wealth—; ; .
Kept in numbers by kings—.
Used for
Riding.—.
Drawing chariots.—.
Carrying burdens.—; ; .
Conveying posts and messengers.—.
War.—Jdj 7:12; .
Of the rich adorned with chains—Jdj 8:21,26.
Furniture of, alluded to—.
Subject to plagues—; .
Treated with great care—,.
Esteemed a valuable booty—,; ; ; ,.
Coarse cloth made from its hair—.
Referred to in illustrations by Christ—; .
Canaanites, The
Descended from Ham—.
An accursed race—,.
Different families of—.
Comprised seven distinct nations—.
Possessions of, how bounded—.
Country of, fertile—; .
Described as
Great and mighty.—; .
Idolatrous.—.
Superstitious.—.
Profane and wicked.—.
Extremely numerous—.
Had many strong cities—; .
Expelled for wickedness—; .
Abraham
Called to dwell amongst.—.
Was promised the country of, of inheritance.—; ; .
Had his faith tried by dwelling amongst.—; .
Kind to the patriarchs—; .
Israel commanded
To make no league with.—; Jdj 2:2.
Not to intermarry with.—; .
Not to follow idols of.—; .
Not to follow customs of.—,.
To destroy, without mercy.—,.
To destroy all vestiges of their idolatry.—; ,.
Not to fear.—,; .
Terrified at the approach of Israel—,; ; .
Partially subdued by Israel—:23; Jdj 1:1-36.
Part of left
To try Israel.—Jdj 2:21,22; 3:1-4.
To chastise Israel.—; Jdj 2:3; 4:2.
Israel ensnared by—Jdj 2:3,19; .
Some descendants of, in our Lord's time—; .
Candlestick
A part of household furniture—.
Used for holding
Candles or torches.—.
Lamps.—,; .
For the tabernacle
Form, &c of.—; .
Held seven golden lamps.—; .
Had snuffers, &c of gold.—; .
Weighed a talent of gold.—.
After a divine pattern.—; .
Called the lamp of God.—.
Called the pure candlestick.—.
Placed in the outer sanctuary over against the table.—; .
Lighted with olive oil.—; .
Lighted &c by priests.—; ,.
Directions for removing.—,.
Illustrative Of
Christ.—; ; .
The church.—,.
Ministers.—.
Care, Overmuch
About earthly things, forbidden—; ,; .
God's providential goodness should keep us from—,,; .
God's promises should keep us from—.
Trust in God should free us from—,; .
Should be cast on God—; ; ; .
An obstruction to the Gospel—; ; .
Be without—; .
Unbecoming in saints—.
Uselessness of—; ,.
Vanity of—; .
Warning against—.
Sent as a punishment to the wicked—; .
Exemplified
Martha.—.
Persons who offered to follow Christ.—.
Caves
Natural—.
Artificial—Jdj 6:2.
Found in the
Open fields.—.
Rocks.—.
Were used as
Dwelling-places.—.
Places of concealment.—; ; ; .
Resting places.—; .
Burial places.—; .
Haunts of robbers.—; .
Hiding placed of wild beasts.—.
Often capacious—,; .
Afford no protection from the judgments of God—; ; .
Mentioned in scripture
Adullam.—.
Engedi.—; ,.
Machpelah.—.
Makkedah.—,.
Cedar, The
Planted by God—; .
Made to glorify God—.
Lebanon celebrated for—Jdj 9:15; .
Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of—.
Imported largely by Solomon—.
Described as
High.—; ; .
Spreading.—,.
Fragrant.—.
Graceful and beautiful.—; .
Strong and durable.—.
Considered the first of trees—.
Extensive commerce in—,; .
Used in
Building temples.—,; ,.
Building palaces.—; ,.
Making masts of ships.—.
Making wardrobes.—.
Making chariots.—.
Purifying the leper.—,.
Preparing the water of separation.—.
Making idols.—.
The eagle alluded to as
Making its nest in.—.
Perching on the high branches of.—.
Instrumental in propagating.—,.
Destruction of, a punishment—.
Destruction of, exhibits God's power—.
Illustrative of
Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ.—; ,.
Beauty and glory of israel.—.
Saints in their rapid growth.—.
Powerful nations.—; .
Arrogant rulers.—; ,.
Censers
For burning incense—; .
Made of
Brass.—.
Gold.—.
One of gold in the most holy place—.
Directions for removing—.
Often used in idolatrous worship—.
Of Korah, &c made into plates to cover the altar—,.
Typical of Christ's intercession—,.
Character of Saints
Attentive to Christ's voice—,.
Blameless and harmless—.
Bold—; .
Contrite—; .
Devout—; .
Faithful—.
Fearing God—; .
Following Christ—,.
Godly—; .
Guileless—.
Holy—; ; .
Humble—; .
Hungering after righteousness—.
Just—; ; .
Led by the Spirit—.
Liberal—; .
Loving—; .
Lowly—.
Meek—; .
Merciful—; .
New Creatures—; .
Obedient—; .
Poor in spirit—; .
Prudent—.
Pure in heart—; .
Righteous—; .
Sincere—; .
Steadfast—; .
Taught of God—; .
True—.
Undefiled—.
Upright—; .
Watchful—.
Zealous of good works—; .
Character of the Wicked
Abominable—.
Alienated from God—; .
Blasphemous—; .
Blinded—; .
Boastful—; .
Conspiring against God's people—; ; .
Covetous—; .
Deceitful—; .
Delighting in the iniquity of others—; .
Despising the works of the faithful—; ; ,.
Destructive—.
Disobedient—; ; .
Enticing to evil—; .
Envious—; .
Fearful—; .
Fierce—; .
Foolish—; .
Forgetting God—.
Fraudulent—; .
Froward—; .
Glorying in their shame—.
Hard-hearted—.
Hating the light—; .
Heady and high-minded—.
Hostile to God—; .
Hypocritical—; .
Ignorant of God—; .
Impudent—.
Incontinent—.
Infidel—; .
Loathsome—.
Lovers of pleasure more than of God—.
Lying—; ; .
Mischievous—; .
Murderous—; ; .
Prayerless—; .
Persecuting—; .
Perverse—.
Proud—; Ob 3:2; .
Rejoicing in the affliction of saints—.
Reprobate—; ; .
Selfish—.
Sensual—; .
Sold under sin—; .
Stiff-hearted—.
Stiff-necked—; .
Uncircumcised in heart—; .
Unjust—; .
Unmerciful—.
Ungodly—.
Unholy—.
Unprofitable—; .
Unruly—.
Unthankful—; .
Untoward—.
Unwise—.
Chariots
Carriages for travelling, &c—.
Carriages used in war—.
Wheels of, described—.
Bound with traces—.
Drawn by
Horses.—; .
Asses and camels.—.
Value of in Solomon's time—.
Drivers generally employed for—; .
Sometimes driven by the owners—,.
Sometimes driven furiously—; ; .
Bounding motion of, referred to—.
Noise occasioned by, referred to—; ; ; .
Introduced into Israel by David—.
Multiplied by Solomon—.
Imported from Egypt—,.
For war
Armed with iron.—; Jdj 1:19.
Lighted by night with torches.—.
Commanded by captains.—; .
Advantageously manoeuvred in a flat country.—Jdj 1:19; .
Formed part of the line of battle.—.
Used in pursuing enemies.—; .
Kept in chariot cities.—; .
Used in war by the
Egyptians.—; .
Canaanites.—; Jdj 4:3.
Philistines.—.
Syrians.—; .
Assyrians.—.
Ethiopians.—; .
Babylonians.—; .
Jews.—; .
Kings rode in, to battle—.
Kings used, in common—; .
Persons of distinction used—; ,; ; .
Often attended by running footmen—; ; .
Consecrated to the sun—.
The Jews condemned for
Multiplying.—.
Trusting to.—; .
Taken in war, often destroyed.—,; ; ; .
Illustrative of
The clouds.—.
The judgments of God.—.
Angels.—,; .
Prophets.—; .
Christ's love to his church.—.
Elijah taken to heaven in one of fire—.
Charity
Explained—.
Enjoined—See "Love to man". .
Chastity
Commanded—; ; ; ; ; .
Required in look—; .
Required in heart—.
Required in speech—.
Keep the body in—,.
Preserved by wisdom—,,; .
Saints are kept in—.
Advantages of—,.
Shun those devoid of—; .
The wicked are devoid of—; ; ; .
Temptation to deviate from, dangerous—.
Consequences of associating with those devoid of—; .
Want of, excludes from heaven—.
Drunkenness destructive to—.
Breach of, punished—,; ,; ; .
Motives for—; .
Exemplified
Abimelech.—,; ,.
Joseph.—.
Ruth.—,.
Boaz.—.
Cherubim
Form and appearance of—,,.
Animated by the Spirit of God—,.
Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God—,; ,,.
The glory of God exhibited upon—,; ,,.
Sound of their wings was as the voice of God—; .
Placed at the entrance of Eden—.
Of gold
Formed out of, and at each end of the mercy seat.—.
Placed over the ark of the covenant.—; ,; ,.
God's presence manifested between.—; ; ; .
The oracles or answers of God delivered from between.—; .
Called the cherubim of glory—.
Representations of, made on the
Curtains of the tabernacle.—,.
Vail of the tabernacle.—.
Vail of the temple.—.
Doors of the temple.—,.
Walls of the temple.—.
Bases of brazen lavers.—,.
Riding on, illustrative of majesty and power of God—; .
Children
Christ was an example to—; ,.
Are a gift from God—; .
Are capable of glorifying God—; ,; ,.
Should be
Brought to Christ.—.
Brought early to the house of God.—.
Instructed in the ways of God.—,; .
Judiciously trained.—; ; .
Should
Obey God.—.
Fear God.—.
Remember God.—.
Attend to parental teaching.—,.
Honour parents.—; .
Fear parents.—.
Obey parents.—; .
Take care of parents.—.
Honour the aged.—; .
Not imitate bad parents.—.
An heritage from the Lord—; .
Not to have
Considered an affliction.—,; .
A reproach in Israel.—,; .
Anxiety of the Jews for—; ,.
Often prayed for—,; .
Often given in answer to prayer—; ; .
Treatment of, after birth, noticed—.
Mostly nursed by the mothers—; ; ; .
Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting—; .
Circumcised on the eighth day—.
Named at circumcision—; .
Were named
After relatives.—,.
From remarkable events.—,; ; ; ,.
From circumstances connected with their birth.—,; ; .
Often by God.—; ,,.
Often numerous.—; .
Numerous, considered an especial blessing.—; ,.
Sometimes born when parents were old.—,; ; .
Male
If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed.—,,.
Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger.—.
Under the care of tutors, till they came of age.—; ,.
Usefully employed.—; .
Inherited the possessions of their father.—,; ,.
Received the blessing of their father before his death.—; ; .
Female
Taken care of by nurses.—.
Usefully employed.—; .
Inherited property in default of sons.—; .
Fondness and care of mothers for—; ; ; ; ,.
Of God's people, holy—; .
Of God's people, interested in the promises—; .
Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents—; ,; .
Frequently bore the curse of parents—; ,.
Were required
To honour their parents.—.
To attend to instruction.—; .
To submit to discipline.—; .
To respect the aged.—.
Mode of giving public instruction to—; .
Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age—,; ; .
Often wicked and rebellious—.
Rebellious, punished by the civil power—; .
Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents—; ,.
Could demand their portion during father's life—.
Amusements of—; ,.
Casting out of weak, &c alluded to—.
Inhuman practice of offering to idols—; ; .
Illegitimate
Had no inheritance.—,; .
Not cared for by the father.—.
Excluded from the congregation.—.
Sometimes sent away with gifts.—.
Despised by their brethren.—Jdj 11:2.
Destruction of, a punishment—; ; .
Grief occasioned by loss of—; ; ; ; .
Resignation manifested at loss of—,; ; .
Children, Good
The Lord is with—.
Know the Scriptures—.
Observe the law of God—.
Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God—.
Partake of the promises of God—.
Shall be blessed—; ,.
Show love to parents—.
Obey parents—; .
Attend to parental teaching—.
Take care of parents—,; .
Make their parents' hearts glad—; .
Honour the aged—,.
Adduced as a motive for submission to God—.
Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven—.
Illustrative of a teachable spirit—.
Exemplified
Isaac.—.
Joseph.—; .
Jephthah's daughter.—Jdj 11:34,36.
Samson.—Jdj 13:24.
Samuel.—.
Obadiah.—.
Josiah.—.
Esther.—.
Job.—.
David.—; .
Daniel.—.
John the Baptist.—.
Children in the Temple.—,.
Timothy.—.
Children, Wicked
Know not God—.
Are void of understanding—.
Are proud—.
With regard to parents
Hearken not to them.—.
Despise them.—,; .
Curse them.—.
Bring reproach on them.—.
Are a calamity to them.—.
Are a grief to them.—.
Despised their elders.—.
Punishment of, for
Setting light by parents.—.
Disobeying parents.—.
Mocking parents.—.
Cursing parents.—; .
Smiting parents.—.
Mocking of a prophet.—,.
Gluttony and drunkenness.—,.
Their guilt in robbing parents—.
Exemplified
Esau.—,.
Sons of Eli.—1Sa 2:,12,17.
Sons of Samuel.—.
Absalom.—.
Adonijah.—,.
Children at Bethel.—.
Adrammelech and Sharezer.—.
Christ, Character Of
Altogether lovely—.
Holy—; ; .
Righteous—; .
Good—.
Faithful—; .
True—; ; .
Just—; ; .
Guileless—; .
Sinless—; .
Spotless—.
Innocent—.
Harmless—.
Resisting temptation—.
Obedient to God the Father—; ; .
Zealous—; ; .
Meek—; ; .
Lowly in heart—.
Merciful—.
Patient—; .
Long-suffering—.
Compassionate—; .
Benevolent—,; .
Loving—; .
Self-denying—; .
Humble—; .
Resigned—.
Forgiving—.
Subject to His parents—.
Saints are conformed to—.
Christ is God
As Jehovah—; .
As Jehovah of glory—,; ; .
As Jehovah, our RIGHTEOUSNESS—,; .
As Jehovah, above all—; .
As Jehovah, the First and the Last—; ; ; .
As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal—; .
As Jehovah of Hosts—; ; ,; .
As Jehovah, the Shepherd—; .
As Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created—; .
As Jehovah, the Messenger of the covenant—; ; .
Invoked as Jehovah—; ; .
As the Eternal God and Creator—; ,.
As the mighty God—.
As the Great God and Saviour—; .
As God over all—,; .
As the true God—; .
As God the Word—.
As God, the judge—; ; ; .
As Emmanuel—; .
As King of kings and Lord of lords—; ; .
As the Holy One—; .
As the Lord from heaven—.
As Lord of the Sabbath—; .
As Lord of all—; .
As Son of God—.
As the Only-begotten Son of the Father—,; ,; .
His blood is called the blood of God—.
As one with the Father—,; ; ; .
As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father—; .
As entitled to equal honour with the Father—.
As Owner of all things, equally with the Father—.
As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, equally with the
Father—.
As the Source of grace, equally with the Father—; ,.
As unsearchable, equally with the Father—; .
As Creator of all things—; ; ; .
As Supporter and Preserver of all things—; ; .
As possessed of the fulness of the God head—; .
As raising the dead—; ,.
As raising himself from the dead—,; .
As Eternal—; ; ; ; ; .
As Omnipresent—; ; .
As Omnipotent—; ; .
As Omniscient—; .
As discerning the thoughts of the heart—; ; ; ,; .
As unchangeable—; ; .
As having power to forgive sins—; ,.
As Giver of pastors to the Church—; .
As Husband of the Church—; ; ; ,.
As the object of divine worship—; ,; ; .
As the object of faith—; ; ,; .
As God, he redeems and purifies the Church to himself—; .
As God, he presents the Church to himself—; ,.
Saints live to him as God—; ; .
Acknowledged by his Apostles—.
Acknowledged by the Old Testament saints—; ,; ; ; Jdj 6:22-24; 13:21,22; .
Christ, the Head of the Church
Predicted—; .
Appointed by God—.
Declared by himself—.
As his mystical body—,; .
Has the pre-eminence in all things—; ; .
Commissioned his Apostles—,; ; .
Instituted the ordinances—; ,.
Imparts gifts—; .
Saints are complete in—.
Perverters of the truth do not hold—,.
Christ, the High Priest
Appointed and called by God—,; ,.
After the order of Melchizedek—; ; ; ,.
Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests—,,; ,,.
Consecrated with an oath—,.
Has an unchangeable priesthood—,.
Is of unblemished purity—,.
Faithful—.
Needed no sacrifice for himself—.
Offered himself a sacrifice—,.
His sacrifice superior to all others—,,.
Offered sacrifice but once—; ,.
Made reconciliation—.
Obtained redemption for us—.
Entered into heaven—; .
Sympathises with those who are tempted—; .
Intercedes—; .
Blesses—; .
On his throne—.
Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness—.
Typified
Melchizedek.—.
Aaron, &c.—.
Christ, the King
Foretold—; ; ; ; ; .
Glorious—; ; .
Supreme—; ; .
Sits in the throne of God—.
Sits on the throne of David—; ,; ; .
Is King of Zion—; ; ; ; .
Has a righteous kingdom—; ,; ; .
Has an everlasting kingdom—; ; .
Has an universal kingdom—; ; ; .
His kingdom not of this world—.
Saints, the subjects of—; .
Saints receive a kingdom from—,; .
Acknowledged by
The wise men from the East.—.
Nathanael.—.
His followers.—; .
Declared by himself—; .
Written on His cross—.
The Jews shall seek to—.
Saints shall behold—; ,.
Kings shall do homage to—; .
Shall overcome all his enemies—; ; ; .
Typified
Melchizedek.—.
David.—,,; .
Solomon.—,.
Christ, the Mediator
In virtue of his atonement—; ; .
The only one between God and man—.
Of the gospel covenant—; .
Typified
Moses.—; .
Aaron.—.
Christ, the Prophet
Foretold—,; ; .
Anointed with the Holy Spirit—; ; ; .
Alone knows and reveals God—; ,,; ,,; ,.
Declared his doctrine to be that of the Father—,; ,; ,; ; ,.
Preached the gospel, and worked miracles—; ; .
Foretold things to come—; ,.
Faithful to his trust—; ; ; ; .
Abounded in wisdom—,,; .
Mighty in deed and word—; ; ; .
Meek and unostentatious in his teaching—; .
God commands us to hear—; ; ; .
God will severely visit our neglect of—; ; .
Typified
Moses.—.
Christ, the Shepherd
Foretold—; ; ; .
The chief—.
The good—,.
The great—; .
His sheep
He knows.—,.
He calls.—.
He gathers.—; .
He guides.—; ,.
He feeds.—,; .
He cherishes tenderly.—.
He protects and preserves.—; ; ; .
He laid down his life for.—; ; ,; .
He gives eternal life to.—.
Typified
David.—.
Church, The
Belongs to God—.
The body of Christ—; .
Christ, the foundation-stone of—; ; ,.
Christ, the head of—; .
Loved by Christ—; .
Purchased by the blood of Christ—; ; .
Sanctified and cleansed by Christ—; ,.
Subject to Christ—; .
The object of the grace of God—; .
Displays the wisdom of God—.
Shows forth the praises of God—.
God defends—; ; ; .
God provides ministers for—; ,.
Glory to be ascribed to God by—.
Elect—.
Glorious—; .
Clothed in righteousness—.
Believers continually added to, by the Lord—; ; .
Unity of—; ; ; .
Saints baptised into, by one Spirit—.
Ministers commanded to feed—.
Is edified by the word—,; ,.
The wicked persecute—; ,.
Not to be despised—.
Defiling of, will be punished—.
Extent of, predicted—; ; ,; .
Church of Israel
Established by God—; ; ,.
Admission into, by circumcision—.
All Israelites members of—.
Was relatively holy—; .
Had
An appointed place of worship.—.
Appointed ordinances.—; ,.
Appointed feasts.—; .
An ordained ministry.—; .
The divine presence manifested in it.—,; ,; ,.
A spiritual church within it.—; .
In covenant with God—,; .
The depository of holy writ—.
Called the
Congregation of Israel.—; .
Congregation of the Lord.—; .
Privileges of—.
Proselytes admitted into—; ,.
Supported by the people—; .
Worship of, consisted in
Sacrifice.—; ; .
Prayer.—; ; .
Praise.—; .
Reading God's word.—; .
Preaching.—,.
Attachment of the Jews to—,; .
Members of
Required to know its statutes.—.
Required to keeps its statutes.—.
Required to attend its worship.—.
Separated from, while unclean.—; ; .
Excommunicated for heavy offences.—,; .
Persons excluded from—; ; ,.
A type of the church of Christ—; .
Circumcision
Instituted by God—,.
Described—; .
Enforced by the law—; .
Called the
Covenant of circumcision.—.
Circumcision in the flesh.—.
Concision.—.
A painful and bloody rite—; .
Promises to Abraham previous to—,.
A seal of the covenant—; .
Introductory Jewish ordinances—.
Outward sign of—.
Inward grace—.
Necessary to enjoying the privileges of the Jewish State—; .
Was performed
On males home-born and bought.—,.
On the eighth day.—; .
Even on the sabbath day.—,.
With knives of flint.—; .
By the heads of families.—; .
By persons in authority.—.
In the presence of the family, &c.—.
Accompanied with naming the child—,; ; .
First performed on Abraham and his family—.
Not performed in the wilderness—.
Performed by Joshua at Gilgal—,.
Punishment for neglecting—; ,.
Without faith, vain—; .
Without obedience, vain—; .
The Jews
Denominated by.—; .
Held it unlawful to intermarry with those not of the.—; Jdj 14:3.
Held no intercourse with those not of the.—; ; .
Despised as unclean those not of the.—; ; ,; ,.
Sometimes performed on slain enemies—; .
Abolished by the gospel—,; .
Performed on Timothy as a matter or expediency because of the
Jews—.
Necessity of, denied by Paul—.
Necessity of, asserted by false teachers—; ; .
Trusting to, a denial of Christ—,; ,.
Paul denounced for opposing—.
Saints the true spiritual—; .
Illustrative of
Readiness to hear and obey.—.
Purity of heart.—; .
Purity of speech.—.
Cities
First mention of—.
Designed for habitations—,.
Often built to perpetuate a name—.
Often founded and enlarged by blood and rapine—; .
Built
Of brick and slime.—.
Of stone and wood.—; .
Of brick and mortar.—,.
On solid foundations.—; .
With compactness.—.
Often of a square form.—.
Beside rivers.—; .
On hills.—; ; .
In plains.—,; .
In desert places.—; ,.
In pleasant situations.—; .
Arranged in streets and lanes—; ; .
Entered through gates—; ,.
Surrounded with walls—; .
Often fortified by nature—; .
Often fortified by art—,; ,; ; .
Sometimes had suburbs—; .
Were called for
The family of the founder.—; Jdj 18:29.
The proprietor of the land.—.
The country in which built.—,.
Numerous—; ; .
Densely inhabited—; .
Often great and goodly—; ; ; .
Often of great antiquity—,.
Often insignificant—; .
Different kinds of
Royal.—; ; .
Fenced.—; .
Treasure.—.
Commercial.—; .
Chariot.—; .
Store.—,.
Levitical.—,; ,.
Refuge.—.
Inhabitants of, called citizens—.
Prosperity of, increased by commerce—; ,; .
Artificial mode of supplying water to—; .
Infested by dogs—; ,.
Under governors—; .
Provided with judges—; .
Protected at night by watchmen—; ; .
Furnished with stores—,.
Garrisoned in war—,.
Often had citadels—Jdj 9:51.
A great defence to a country—.
Afforded refuge in times of danger—.
Often deserted on the approach of an enemy—; .
Were frequently
Stormed.—; Jdj 9:44.
Besieged.—; ,.
Pillaged.—; .
Wasted by pestilence.—.
Wasted by famine.—; .
Depopulated.—; .
Burned.—Jdj 20:38,40; .
Made heaps of ruins.—.
Razed and sown with salt.—Jdj 9:45.
Difficulty of taking, alluded to—; ,.
Perishable nature of—.
Illustrative of
Saints.—.
Visible church.—,; .
Church triumphant.—; .
Heavenly inheritance.—.
The apostasy.—; .
Riches.—.
Cities of Refuge
Design of—; ; .
Names &c of—; ,.
Required to be
Easy of access.—; .
Open to all manslayers.—.
Strangers might take advantage of—.
Those admitted to
Were put on their trial.—,.
Not protected outside of.—,.
Obliged to remain in, until the high priest's death.—,.
Afforded no asylum to murderers—; .
Illustrative
Of Christ.—; .
Of the hope of the gospel.—.
(The way to,) of Christ.—; .
Clouds
Formed from the sea—; .
Are garment of the sea—.
God
Established.—.
Balanced in the air.—.
Disposed in order.—.
Brings over the earth.—.
Binds up.—.
Spreads out.—.
Scatters.—.
Power and wisdom of God exhibited in forming—,; ,; ; .
Power and wisdom of God exhibited in condensing—,; ,; .
Made for the glory of God—.
Called the
Clouds of heaven.—; .
Windows of heaven.—; .
Bottles of heaven.—.
Chambers of God.—,.
Waters above the firmament.—.
Dust of God's feet.—.
Different kinds of, mentioned
White.—.
Bright.—; .
Thick.—; .
Black.—.
Swift.—.
Great.—.
Small.—.
Often cover the heavens—.
Often obscure the sun, &c—; .
Often dispersed by the wind—.
Uses of
To give rain.—Jdj 5:4; ,.
To supply dew.—; .
To moderate heat.—.
From the west, bring rain—.
Though small, often bring much rain—,.
Thunder and lightning come from—,.
The rainbow appears in—,.
Frequently the instrument of God's judgments—,; ; .
Man
Ignorant of the spreading of.—.
Ignorant of the disposing of.—.
Ignorant of the balancing of.—.
Cannot number.—.
Cannot cause to rain.—.
Cannot stay.—.
Illustrative
Of multitudes of persons.—; .
Of hostile armies.—; ,.
Of sins of men.—.
Of judgments of God.—; ; ; .
Of unsearchableness of God.—; ; .
(Riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God.—; .
(Passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites.—; .
(Without water,) of false teachers.—.
(Carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers.—.
(Without rain,) of the fraudulent.—.
(A morning without,) of wise rulers.—,.
(When seasonable,) of the favour of good rulers.—.
Cloud of Glory
First manifestation of—,.
Called
The cloud.—.
Pillar of cloud and pillar of fire.—.
Cloudy pillar.—,.
Cloud of the Lord.—.
The presence of God.—,.
God's glory manifested in—; .
God came down in—; .
God spoke from—; .
Was designed to
Regulate the movements of Israel.—,; .
Guide Israel.—; .
Show light to Israel.—.
Defend Israel.—; .
Cover the tabernacle.—; .
Was dark to the enemies of Israel—.
Was the Shekinah over the mercy-seat—.
Continued during the journeyings of Israel—; .
Manifested in the temple of Solomon—,; ; .
Special appearances of;
At the murmuring for bread.—.
At giving of the law.—,; .
At sedition of Aaron and Miriam.—.
At the murmuring of Israel on the report of the spies.—.
At the rebellion of Korah &c.—.
At the murmuring of Israel on account of Korah's death.—.
At Christ's transfiguration.—.
At Christ's ascension.—.
Our Lord shall make his second appearance in—; .
Illustrative of
The glory of Christ.—.
The protection of the church.—.
Commandments, the Ten
Spoken by God—; ,.
Written by God—; ,; ; .
Enumerated—.
Summed up Christ—.
Law of, is spiritual—See "Law of God". ; .
R. A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book (1897). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.