Torrey's Topical Index

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Waiting Upon God - Works, Good

Waiting Upon God

As the God of providence Jeremiah 14:22;

As the God of salvation Psalm 25:5;

As the Giver of all temporal blessings Psalm 104:27; 145:15,16;

Is good Psalm 52:9;

God calls us to Zephaniah 3:8;

Exhortations and encouragements to Psalm 27:14; 37:7; Hosea 12:6;

Saints resolve on Psalm 52:9; 59:9;

Saints have expectation from Psalm 62:5;

Saints plead, in prayer Psalm 25:21; Isaiah 33:2;

The patience of saints often tried in Psalm 69:3;

Predicted of the Gentiles Isaiah 42:4; 60:9;

Illustrated Psalm 123:2; Luke 12:36; James 5:7;

Walls

Designed for separation Ezekiel 43:8; Ephesians 2:14;

Designed for defence 1Samuel 25:16;

Frequently made of stone and wood together Ezra 5:8; Habakkuk 2:11;

Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass Jeremiah 15:20; Ezekiel 4:3;

Small towns and villages were not surrounded by Leviticus 25:31; Deuteronomy 3:5;

Hyssop frequently grew on 1Kings 4:33;

War

Antiquity of Genesis 14:2;

Originates in the lusts of men James 4:1;

A time for Ecclesiastes 3:8;

Large armies frequently engaged in 2Chronicles 13:3; 14:9;

Weapons used in Joshua 1:14; Judges 18:11;

Frequently long continued 2Samuel 3:1;

Frequently sore and bloody 1Samuel 14:22; 1Chronicles 5:22; 2Chronicles 14:13; 28:6;

Records often kept of Numbers 21:14;

Often sent as a punishment for sin Judges 5:8;

Warfare of Saints

Is not after the flesh 2Corinthians 10:3;

Is a good warfare 1Timothy 1:18;

Called the good fight of faith 1Timothy 6:12;

Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives Micah 7:6; Matthew 10:35;

Mere professors do not maintain Jeremiah 9:3;

Illustrated Isaiah 9:5; Zechariah 10:5;

Watchfulness

Christ an example of Matthew 26:38; Luke 6:12;

Commanded Mark 13:37; Revelation 3:2;

Exhortations to 1Thessalonians 5:6; 1Peter 4:7;

God especially requires in ministers Ezekiel 3:17; Isaiah 62:6; Mark 13:34;

Ministers exhorted to Acts 20:31; 2Timothy 4:5;

Faithful ministers exercise Hebrews 13:17;

Faithful ministers approved by Matthew 24:45; Luke 12:41;

Saints pray to be kept in a state of Psalm 141:3;

Blessedness of Luke 12:37; Revelation 16:15;

Unfaithful ministers devoid of Isaiah 56:10;

The wicked averse to 1Thessalonians 5:7;

Danger of remissness in Matthew 24:48; 25:5,8,12; Revelation 3:3;

Illustrated Luke 12:35;

Watchmen

Soldiers generally acted as Matthew 27:65;

Citizens sometimes acted as Nehemiah 7:3;

Paraded the streets at night to preserve order SongofSolomon 3:3; 5:7;

Vigilance of, vain without God's protection Psalm 127:1;

Were relieved by turns Nehemiah 7:3;

Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to Matthew 28:13;

Neglecting to give warning punished with death Ezekiel 33:6;

Often interrogated by passengers Isaiah 21:11;

Water

One of the elements of the world Genesis 1:2;

Necessary to vegetation Genesis 2:5; Job 14:9; Isaiah 1:30;

Some plants particularly require Job 8:11;

Necessary to the comfort and happiness of man Isaiah 41:17; Zechariah 9:11;

Rises in vapour to the clouds Ecclesiastes 1:7; Psalm 104:8;

Drops from the clouds in rain Deuteronomy 11:11; 2Samuel 21:10;

Congealed by cold Job 38:29; Psalm 147:16;

Kept for purification in large waterpots John 2:6;

Carried in vessels Genesis 21:14; 1Samuel 26:11; Mark 14:13;

Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities 2Kings 20:20;

Frequently brackish and unfit for use Exodus 15:23; 2Kings 2:19;

The want of, considered a great calamity Exodus 17:1; Numbers 20:2; 2Kings 3:9; Isaiah 3:1;

In times of scarcity, sold at an enormous price Lamentations 5:4;

The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by Genesis 7:20; 2Peter 3:6;

The world not to be again destroyed by Genesis 9:8; 2Peter 3:7;

Wave-offering

Placed in the hand of the priest and waved before the Lord Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 8:27;

Of the fat, &c of the consecration ram burnt on the altar Exodus 29:25; Leviticus 8:28;

Was given to the priest as his due Exodus 29:26; Leviticus 7:31; 8:29; 10:15; 23:20; Numbers 18:11;

Was to be eaten in a holy place by the priest's family Leviticus 10:14;

Weeks

A period of time consisting of seven days Leviticus 23:15; Luke 18:12;

A space of seven years sometimes so called Genesis 29:27; Daniel 9:24;

Origin of computing time by Genesis 2:2;

The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks Exodus 34:22; Acts 2:1;

Weights

Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary Exodus 30:24;

Sometimes regulated by the king's standard 2Samuel 14:26;

Were frequently used in scales or balances Job 31:6; Isaiah 40:12;

Value of money estimated according to Genesis 23:16; 43:21; Jeremiah 32:9;

All metals were given by Exodus 37:24; 1Chronicles 28:14;

Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity Leviticus 26:26; Ezekiel 4:10;

Wells

First mention of Genesis 16:14;

Supplied by springs Proverbs 16:22;

Supplied by the rain Psalm 84:6;

Surrounded by trees Genesis 49:22; Exodus 15:27;

Names often given to Genesis 16:14; 21:31;

Canaan abounded with Deuteronomy 6:11;

Many supplied from Lebanon SongofSolomon 4:15;

Often deep and difficult to draw from John 4:11;

Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand Genesis 29:2;

Had troughs placed near for watering cattle Genesis 24:19; Exodus 2:16;

Strangers not to draw from, without permission Numbers 20:17;

Water of, frequently sold Numbers 20:19;

Were a frequent cause of strife Genesis 21:25; 26:21,22; Exodus 2:16;

Were often stopped up by enemies Genesis 26:15; 2Kings 3:19;

Often afforded no water Jeremiah 14:3; Zechariah 9:11;

Whirlwind

Generally came from the south Job 37:9; Isaiah 21:1; Zechariah 9:14;

Sometimes came from the north Ezekiel 1:4;

Called the whirlwind of God Jeremiah 23:19; 30:23;

Arose up from the earth Jeremiah 25:32;

Frequently continued for a long time Jeremiah 30:23;

Destructive nature of Proverbs 1:27;

Wicked, The, are compared to

Abominable branches Isaiah 14:19;

Ashes under the feet Malachi 4:3;

Bad fishes Matthew 13:48;

Beasts Psalm 49:12; 2Peter 2:12;

Blind, The Zephaniah 1:17; Matthew 15:14;

Brass and iron Jeremiah 6:28; Ezekiel 22:18;

Briars and thorns Isaiah 55:13; Ezekiel 2:6;

Bulls of Bashan Psalm 22:12;

Carcasses trodden under feet Isaiah 14:19;

Chaff Job 21:18; Psalm 1:4; Matthew 3:12;

Clouds without water Jude 1:12;

Corn blasted 2Kings 19:26;

Corrupt trees Luke 6:43;

Deaf adders Psalm 58:4;

Dogs Proverbs 26:11; Matthew 7:6; 2Peter 2:22;

Dross Psalm 119:119; Ezekiel 22:18;

Early dew that passes away Hosea 13:3;

Evil figs Jeremiah 24:8;

Fading oaks Isaiah 1:30;

Fiery oven Psalm 21:9; Hosea 7:4;

Fire of thorns Psalm 118:12;

Fools building upon sand Matthew 7:26;

Fuel of fire Isaiah 9:19;

Garden without water Isaiah 1:30;

Goats Matthew 25:32;

Grass Psalm 37:2; 92:7;

Grass on the housetop 2Kings 19:26;

Green bay-trees Psalm 37:35;

Green herbs Psalm 37:2;

Heath in the desert Jeremiah 17:6;

Horses rushing into the battle Jeremiah 8:6;

Idols Psalm 115:8;

Lions greedy of prey Psalm 17:12;

Melting wax Psalm 68:2;

Morning-clouds Hosea 13:3;

Moth-eaten garments Isaiah 50:9; 51:8;

Passing whirlwinds Proverbs 10:25;

Potsherds Proverbs 26:23;

Raging waves of the sea Jude 1:13;

Reprobate silver Jeremiah 6:30;

Scorpions Ezekiel 2:6;

Serpents Psalm 58:4; Matthew 23:33;

Smoke Hosea 13:3;

Stony ground Matthew 13:5;

Stubble Job 21:18; Malachi 4:1;

Swine Matthew 7:6; 2Peter 2:22;

Tares Matthew 13:38;

Troubled sea Isaiah 57:20;

Visions of the night Job 20:8;

Wandering stars Jude 1:13;

Wayward children Matthew 11:16;

Wells without water 2Peter 2:17;

Wheels Psalm 83:13;

Whited sepulchres Matthew 23:27;

Wild ass's colt Job 11:12;

Widows

Character of true Luke 2:37; 1Timothy 5:5;

Exhorted to trust in God Jeremiah 49:11;

Though poor, may be liberal Mark 12:42;

When young, exposed to may temptations 1Timothy 5:11;

Curse for perverting judgment of Deuteronomy 27:19;

Woe to those who oppress Isaiah 10:1;

Blessings on those who relieve Deuteronomy 14:29;

A type of Zion in affliction Lamentations 5:3;

Were released from all obligation to former husbands Romans 7:3;

Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands Genesis 38:14; 2Samuel 14:2;

Reproach connected with Isaiah 54:4;

Increase of, threatened as a punishment Exodus 22:24; Jeremiah 15:8; 18:21;

Allowed to marry again Romans 7:3;

Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason 1Kings 2:21;

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

Were under the special protection of God Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 68:5;

Were frequently oppressed and persecuted Job 24:3; Ezekiel 22:7;

Specially taken care of by the Church Acts 6:1; 1Timothy 5:9;

Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service Luke 2:37; 1Timothy 5:10;

Instances of great liberality in 1Kings 17:9; Mark 12:42;

Wind, The

Variable nature of Ecclesiastes 1:6;

Accomplishes the purposes of God Psalm 148:8;

Theory of, above man's comprehension John 3:8;

Drying nature of Genesis 8:1; Isaiah 11:15;

Purifying nature of Job 37:21; Jeremiah 4:11;

From the north drives away rain Proverbs 25:23;

Frequently brings rain 1Kings 18:44; 2Kings 3:17;

Often blighting Psalm 103:16; Isaiah 40:7;

Movement of the leaves of trees, &c by, noticed Isaiah 7:2; Matthew 11:7; Revelation 6:13;

Wine

First mention of Genesis 9:20;

First mode of making, notice Genesis 40:11;

Generally made by treading the grapes in a press Nehemiah 13:15; Isaiah 63:2;

Refining of, alluded to Isaiah 25:6;

Improved by age Luke 5:39;

Many kinds of Nehemiah 5:18;

Sweet, esteemed for flavour and strength Isaiah 49:26; Amos 9:13; Micah 6:15;

Red, most esteemed Proverbs 23:31; Isaiah 27:2;

Often spiced to increase its strength, &c Proverbs 9:2; 23:30; SongofSolomon 8:2;

First fruits of, to be offered to God Deuteronomy 18:4; 2Chronicles 31:5;

With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings Genesis 27:28; Psalm 4:7; Hosea 2:8; Joel 2:19;

Given in abundance to the Jews when obedient Hosea 2:22; Joel 2:19; Zechariah 9:17;

The Jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment Isaiah 24:7; Hosea 2:9; Joel 1:10; Haggai 1:11; 2:16;

The Jews frequently drank, to excess Isaiah 5:11; Joel 3:3; Amos 6:6;

In times of scarcity, was mixed with water Isaiah 1:22;

Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage SongofSolomon 5:1;

Custom of presenting to travellers Genesis 14:18; 1Samuel 25:18;

Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs Proverbs 31:6; Mark 15:23;

Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle Leviticus 10:9;

Forbidden to Nazarites during their separation Numbers 6:3;

The Rechabites never drank Jeremiah 35:5;

An article of extensive commerce Ezekiel 27:18;

Was stored in cellars 1Chronicles 27:27;

Was kept in bottles 1Samuel 25:18; Habakkuk 2:15;

Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles Matthew 2:22;

The love of Christ to be preferred to SongofSolomon 1:2;

Water miraculously turned into John 2:9;

Winter

God makes Psalm 74:17;

Yearly return of, secured by covenant Genesis 8:22;

Coldness and inclemency of, noticed Proverbs 20:4; John 10:22;

Ships were laid up in port during Acts 27:12; 28:11;

The Jews frequently had special houses for Jeremiah 36:22; Amos 3:15;

Illustrative of seasons of spiritual adversity SongofSolomon 2:11;

Wisdom of God, The

Is one of his attributes 1Samuel 2:3; Job 9:4;

The gospel contains treasures of 1Corinthians 2:7;

Wisdom of saints is derived from Ezra 7:25;

All human wisdom derived from Daniel 2:1;

Saints ascribe to him Daniel 2:20;

Nothing is concealed from Psalm 139:12;

The wicked question Psalm 73:11; Isaiah 47:10;

Should be magnified Romans 16:27; Jude 1:25;

Witness of The Holy Spirit

Is truth 1John 5:6;

To be implicitly received 1John 5:6;

The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by Acts 14:3; Hebrews 2:4;

The faithful preaching of the Apostles accompanied by 1Corinthians 2:4; 1Thessalonians 1:5;

Borne against all unbelievers Nehemiah 9:30; Acts 28:25;

Wives

Not to be selected from among the ungodly Genesis 24:3; 26:34,35; 28:1;

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands 1Corinthians 14:35;

Of ministers should be exemplary 1Timothy 3:11;

Wolf, The

Rapacious nature of Genesis 49:27;

Particularly fierce in the evening when it seeks its prey Jeremiah 5:6; Habakkuk 1:8;

Destructive to flocks of sheep John 10:12;

Woman

Origin and cause of the name Genesis 2:23;

Deceived by Satan Genesis 3:1; 2Corinthians 11:3; 1Timothy 2:14;

Led man to disobey God Genesis 3:6;

Curse pronounced on Genesis 3:16;

Salvation promised through the seed of Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14;

Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy 1Timothy 2:15;

To wear her hair long as a covering 1Corinthians 11:15;

Good and virtuous, described Proverbs 31:10;

Virtuous, held in high estimation Proverbs 3:11; 31:10,30;

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex Genesis 24:65;

Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent Genesis 18:9; 24:67; Esther 2:9;

Submissive and respectful to husbands 1Peter 3:6; Genesis 18:12;

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun SongofSolomon 1:5;

Were required to hear and obey the law Joshua 8:35;

Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them Exodus 38:8; 1Samuel 2:2;

Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of David 1Chronicles 25:5; Ezra 2:65; Nehemiah 7:67;

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband Numbers 30:6;

Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy Numbers 5:14;

Punishment for injuring, when with child Exodus 21:22;

To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews Isaiah 3:12;

To be slain by, considered a great disgrace Judges 9:54;

Considered a valuable booty in war Deuteronomy 20:14; 1Samuel 30:2;

Often treated with great cruelty in war 2Kings 8:12; Lamentations 5:11; Ezekiel 9:6; Hosea 13:16;

Works, Good

Christ, an example of John 10:32; Acts 10:38;

Are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God Philippians 1:11;

They alone, who abide in Christ can perform John 15:4;

Wrought by God in us Isaiah 26:12; Philippians 2:13;

The Scripture designed to lead us to 2Timothy 3:16; James 1:25;

To be performed in Christ's name Colossians 3:17;

Heavenly wisdom is full of James 3:17;

Justification unattainable by Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16;

Salvation unattainable by Ephesians 2:8; 2Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5;

Holy women should manifest 1Timothy 2:10; 5:10;

God remembers Nehemiah 13:14; Hebrews 6:9;

Shall be brought into the judgment Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2Corinthians 5:10;

In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith Matthew 25:34; James 2:14;