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Baal - Boasting

Baal

BAAL a god of Phoenicia and the Canaanitish Tribes Numbers 22:41; Judges 2:11; Judges 8:33; 1 Kings 16:32; 1 Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 19:18; 2 Kings 10:18; 2 Kings 10:28; 2 Kings 21:3; 2 Chronicles 24:7; Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 7:9; Hosea 2:8;

Baal-Peor

BAAL-PEOR, a god of the Moabites Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Joshua 22:17; Psalms 106:28; Hosea 9:10;

Baasha

(king of Israel) 1 Kings 15:16; 1 Kings 15:27; 1 Kings 15:34; 1 Kings 21:22; 2 Chronicles 16:1; Jeremiah 41:9;

Babbling

(condemned) 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16;

Babel, Tower Of

Babel, Tower Of Genesis 11:9;

Babylon

General References to Genesis 10:10; 2 Kings 25:13; Isaiah 14:4; Jeremiah 51:8; Daniel 4:29; 1 Peter 5:13;

Prophecies against Psalms 137:8; Isaiah 13:19; Isaiah 14:22; Isaiah 21:9; Isaiah 43:14; Isaiah 47:1; Isaiah 48:14; Jeremiah 25:12; Jeremiah 50:1; Jeremiah 50:13; Jeremiah 51:1;

The Great Revelation 14:8; Revelation 16:19; Revelation 17:5; Revelation 18:2;

Backbiting

Backbiting Psalms 15:3; Psalms 50:20; Psalms 101:5; Proverbs 25:23; Jeremiah 9:4; Romans 1:30; 2 Corinthians 12:20;

Backsliders

(causes which tend to produce)

Absence of Spiritual Leaders Exodus 32:1; Exodus 32:8; 1 Samuel 15:11;

Evil Associations 1 Kings 11:4;

Worldly Success 2 Chronicles 25:2; 2 Chronicles 25:14; Psalms 78:57; Hosea 6:4; Zephaniah 1:6;

Shallowness Luke 8:13;

Emptiness of Life Luke 11:24; Luke 11:25; Luke 11:26;

Lack of Spiritual Insight John 6:63; John 6:64; John 6:66; 1 Timothy 5:15;

Love of the World 2 Timothy 4:10;

Backsliding

Backsliding Malachi 3:7-18; Galatians 4:1; Malachi 3:7-10; Galatians 4:1-31;

Results of

Selfish Absorption Proverbs 14:14; Isaiah 1:4; Jeremiah 14:7; Hosea 11:7;

Religious Indifference Matthew 24:12;

Unfitness for the Kingdom Luke 9:62; Galatians 1:6;

Bondage to Forms Galatians 4:9;

Divine Displeasure Hebrews 10:38; 2 Peter 2:20;

Loss of Spiritual Enthusiasm Revelation 2:4;

Badger's Skins

(one of the coverings of the tabernacle) Exodus 25:5; Exodus 26:14; Exodus 35:7; Exodus 36:19; Exodus 39:34; Numbers 4:6; Numbers 4:25; Ezekiel 16:10;

Bag

Bakers

Bakers Genesis 40:1; 1 Samuel 8:13; Jeremiah 37:21; Hosea 7:4;

Baking

Baking Genesis 18:6; Exodus 16:23; Leviticus 2:4; Leviticus 26:26; 1 Samuel 28:24; 1 Kings 19:6; Isaiah 44:15;

Balaam

General References to Numbers 22:5; Numbers 22:12; Numbers 22:21; Numbers 22:36; Numbers 31:8; Numbers 31:16; Micah 6:5; 2 Peter 2:15;

"The Mercenary Prophet," Life Summarized,

Famous, Numbers 22:5; Numbers 22:6;

Self-willed Numbers 22:12-22;

Saved from destruction by his beast Numbers 22:33;

Double-minded,-eloquent in prophecy, but presumptuous in seeking to alter the Divine plan Numbers 23:1-30; Numbers 24:1-25;

Sent home, his mission a failure Numbers 24:10;

An evil counsellor Numbers 31:16;

Besetting sin, avarice 2 Peter 2:15;

Balak

(kin of Moab) Numbers 22:2; Joshua 24:9; Judges 11:25;

Balances, Divine

Balances, Divine Job 31:6; Proverbs 16:2; Isaiah 40:12; Daniel 5:27; Revelation 6:5;

Baldness

(of the head) Leviticus 13:40; Deuteronomy 14:1; 2 Kings 2:23; Isaiah 3:24; Isaiah 15:2; Ezekiel 27:31;

Balm

(a fragrant balsam) Genesis 37:25; Genesis 43:11; Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 46:11; Jeremiah 51:8; Ezekiel 27:17;

Banishment

PUNISHMENT 2 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 7:26; Acts 18:2;

From God

FUTURE STATE OF THE WICKED

WORDS OF CHRIST concerning Matthew 7:23; Matthew 8:12; Matthew 22:13; Matthew 25:46;

Bankruptcy

Banners

(figurative) Psalms 20:5; Psalms 60:4; Song of Solomon 2:4; Song of Solomon 6:4; Isaiah 13:2;

Banquets

Baptism

Of Believers, Enjoined Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Acts 22:16;

Significance of Baptism Romans 6:3; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21;

Examples of

Believers at Pentecost Acts 2:41;

Converts in Samaria Acts 8:12;

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:38;

Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:18;

Lydia of Thyatira Acts 16:15;

Philippian Jailer and Household Acts 16:33;

Believers in Corinth Acts 18:8;

Ephesian Disciples Acts 19:5;

Of Christ Matthew 3:13; Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21;

Administered by John the Baptist Matthew 3:6; Matthew 21:25; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:12; Luke 7:29; John 1:26; John 3:23; Acts 10:37; Acts 13:24; Acts 19:3;

Baptist, John The

Barabbas

(a robber released instead of Christ) Matthew 27:16; Mark 15:7; Luke 23:18; John 18:40;

Barak

(the judge) Judges 4:6; Judges 5:1; Hebrews 11:32;

Barbarians

(foreigners) Acts 28:4; Romans 1:14; 1 Corinthians 14:11; Colossians 3:11;

Barbers

Barbers Isaiah 7:20; Ezekiel 5:1;

Barley

Barley Exodus 9:31; Numbers 5:15; Ruth 1:22; 1 Kings 4:28; 2 Kings 4:42; 2 Chronicles 2:10; Job 31:40; Ezekiel 4:9; Joel 1:11; Revelation 6:6;

Barnabas

(Paul's companion)

General References to Acts 4:36; Acts 9:27; Acts 11:22; Acts 11:25; Acts 11:30; Acts 12:25; Acts 13:1; Acts 13:50; Acts 14:12; Acts 15:36; Acts 15:39; 1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:1; Galatians 2:13; Colossians 4:10;

"Son of Consolation or Exhortation," Characteristics of

Sympathy Acts 4:36; Acts 4:37;

Broadmindedness Acts 9:26; Acts 9:27;

Gift of Exhortation Acts 11:23;

"Spirit Filled" Acts 11:24;

Inspiring Influence Acts 11:25; Acts 11:26;

Trustworthy Acts 11:29; Acts 11:30;

Fine Personal Appearance (?) Acts 14:12;

Adapted to Missionary Work Acts 13:2;

Self-supporting 1 Corinthians 9:6;

Barns

Barns Proverbs 3:10; Haggai 2:19; Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:18; Luke 12:24;

Barrel

Barrel 1 Kings 17:12; 1 Kings 18:33;

Barrenness

Barrenness of Soil as a Result of Sin Genesis 4:12; Leviticus 26:20; Deuteronomy 11:17; Isaiah 5:10; Hosea 8:7; Habakkuk 3:17; Haggai 1:6; Haggai 2:16;

Of Women

Spiritual

Barter

Barter Genesis 47:17; 1 Kings 5:10; Hosea 3:2;

Bartholomew

(Nathanael? an apostle) Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14; John 1:48; John 21:2; Acts 1:13;

Bartimaeus

(a blind beggar, healed by Christ) Mark 10:46; Luke 18:35;

Baruch

(writes Jeremiah's prophecy) Jeremiah 32:12; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 36:10; Jeremiah 36:32; Jeremiah 43:3; Jeremiah 43:6;

Barzillai

(a friend of David) 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:31; 1 Kings 2:7; Ezra 2:61; Nehemiah 7:63;

Base Fellows

(sons of Belial) Deuteronomy 13:13; 1 Samuel 2:12; 1 Samuel 10:27; 1 Samuel 25:17; 1 Samuel 30:22; 1 Kings 21:10; 2 Chronicles 13:7;

Bashan

(a region east of the river Jordan) Numbers 21:33; Numbers 32:33; Deuteronomy 3:10; Joshua 13:12; 2 Kings 10:33; Isaiah 2:13; Isaiah 33:9; Nahum 1:4;

Basins

Basins 1 Kings 7:50; 1 Chronicles 28:17; 2 Chronicles 4:8; Ezra 1:10; Ezra 8:27;

Baskets

Baskets Genesis 40:16; Exodus 29:3; Exodus 29:32; Leviticus 8:2; Numbers 6:15; Deuteronomy 26:2; Deuteronomy 28:17; 2 Kings 10:7; Matthew 14:20; Matthew 15:37; Matthew 16:10; Acts 9:25; 2 Corinthians 11:33;

Bastards

(excluded from the congregation) Deuteronomy 23:2;

Bath

(a measure) 1 Kings 7:26; Ezra 7:22; Isaiah 5:10; Ezekiel 45:11;

Bath-Sheba

(or Bath-shua, wife of Uriah, becomes David's wife) 2 Samuel 11:3; 2 Samuel 11:27; 1 Kings 1:11; 1 Kings 1:31; 1 Kings 2:13; 1 Chronicles 3:5;

Bath-Shua

Bathing

Battering-Rams

Battering-Rams Ezekiel 4:2; Ezekiel 21:22; Ezekiel 26:9;

Battle of Life

ANCIENT HEROES Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:1-40;

Typical of Men Engaged in Life's Battles

Joshua Joshua 11:23;

Gideon Judges 7:14;

Jonathan 1 Samuel 14:6;

David 1 Samuel 17:45;

Elisha 2 Kings 6:17;

Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20:20;

When Obedient were Invincible Deuteronomy 7:24; Deuteronomy 11:25; Deuteronomy 28:7; Joshua 1:5; Joshua 10:8; Joshua 21:44; Joshua 23:9; Song of Solomon 6:10;

THE SPIRITUAL CONFLICT

Characteristics of

An Inward Battle Romans 7:23;

Spiritual Weapons 2 Corinthians 10:4;

Invisible Foes Ephesians 6:12;

Young Soldiers Enlisted 1 Timothy 1:18;

A Fight of Faith 1 Timothy 6:12;

Demands Entire Consecration 2 Timothy 2:4; Hebrews 10:32; Revelation 12:17;

Exhortations to those Engaged in 1 Kings 2:2; 2 Chronicles 15:7; Isaiah 35:4; Haggai 2:4; Zechariah 8:9; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:1;

THE SOUL'S ENEMIES Psalms 71:10; Psalms 86:14; Psalms 94:21; Psalms 109:20; Jeremiah 2:34; Jeremiah 18:20; Ezekiel 13:18; Ezekiel 22:25; Luke 22:31; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8;

WEAPONS AND ARMOUR of the Saints

General References to Weapons 1 Samuel 17:45; Matthew 4:4; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 12:11;

Armour Provided Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 6:7; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:8;

The Helmet of Salvation Isaiah 59:17; Ephesians 6:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8;

DIVINE PROTECTION in the battle

Promised to Believers 2 Chronicles 16:9; Psalms 34:7; Psalms 41:2; Psalms 91:4; Psalms 125:2; Zechariah 2:5; Luke 21:18;

Examples of Genesis 35:5; Exodus 14:20; 2 Kings 6:17; Ezra 8:31; Daniel 6:22; Revelation 7:3;

DIVINE PROTECTOR, God represented as protector of his people under the following types and figures

God of Battles Exodus 14:14; Exodus 23:27; Deuteronomy 1:30; Deuteronomy 3:22; 2 Samuel 5:24; 2 Chronicles 20:29; 2 Chronicles 32:8; Nehemiah 4:20; Psalms 24:8; Zechariah 14:3;

A Defence Psalms 5:11; Psalms 31:2; Isaiah 31:5; Isaiah 37:35; Zechariah 9:15; Zechariah 12:8;

A Fortress 2 Samuel 22:2; Psalms 18:2; Psalms 91:2; Psalms 144:2; Nahum 1:7;

A Hiding Place Psalms 17:8; Psalms 27:5; Psalms 31:20; Psalms 32:7; Psalms 64:2; Psalms 119:114; Psalms 143:9; Isaiah 32:2;

A Refuge Exodus 33:22; Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalms 27:5; Psalms 31:20; Psalms 46:1; Psalms 71:3; Proverbs 14:26; Proverbs 18:10; Isaiah 25:4; Zechariah 9:12;

A Shield Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 84:11; Psalms 115:9; Proverbs 30:5;

VICTORY PROMISED

The Presence of the Victorious Christ gives Assurance of Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 12:20; John 16:33; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 5:5; Revelation 6:2; Revelation 17:14;

Promises of Ultimate Triumph

Over Evil Influences of Men Psalms 44:5; Malachi 4:3;

Over Malign Spiritual Forces Luke 10:19;

Over Severest Afflictions Romans 8:35; Romans 8:37;

Over Worldly Allurements 1 John 5:4;

Over all Satanic Powers Revelation 15:2;

Rewards Bestowed upon those who Overcome John 4:41; John 5:5;

Spiritual Food Revelation 2:7;

A New Name Revelation 2:17;

Authority Revelation 2:26;

Robes of Righteousness Revelation 3:5;

A Memorial Pillar Revelation 3:12;

Enthronement Revelation 3:21; Revelation 12:11;

An Eternal Inheritance Revelation 21:7;

Battles, God

Battles, God Exodus 14:14; Exodus 23:27; Deuteronomy 1:30; Deuteronomy 3:22; 2 Samuel 5:24; 2 Chronicles 20:29; 2 Chronicles 32:8; Nehemiah 4:20; Psalms 24:8; Zechariah 14:3;

Be Not Deceived

MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS containing warnings Matthew 24:4; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Galatians 6:7; Ephesians 5:6; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 John 3:7;

Be Strong

Exhortations to those Engaged in 1 Kings 2:2; 2 Chronicles 15:7; Isaiah 35:4; Haggai 2:4; Zechariah 8:9; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:1;

Beard

Beard Leviticus 14:9; Leviticus 19:27; Leviticus 21:5; 1 Samuel 21:13; 2 Samuel 10:4; 2 Samuel 19:24; Ezra 9:3; Psalms 133:2; Isaiah 7:20;

Bears

Bears 1 Samuel 17:34; 2 Samuel 17:8; 2 Kings 2:24; Proverbs 17:12; Proverbs 28:15; Isaiah 11:7;

Beasts

Clean and Unclean Leviticus 11:1-47; Deuteronomy 14:3-20;

Exposure to Wild Daniel 6:16; 1 Corinthians 15:32;

Subjection of Genesis 1:26; Genesis 9:2; Psalms 8:6; Hebrews 2:8; James 3:7;

Beatings

Beatings Deuteronomy 25:3; Matthew 21:35; Mark 13:9; Acts 5:40; Acts 16:22; Acts 21:32; 2 Corinthians 11:25;

Beatitudes of Christ

(Spiritual Mountain Climbing, Eight upward Steps in the Divine Life)

Initial Step, Humility (Conscious Need) Matthew 5:3;

2Step, Penitence (Mourning for Sin) Matthew 5:4;

3Meekness (Marking the birth of a New Spirit) Matthew 5:5;

4th Spiritual Appetite (Signifying Growth) Matthew 5:6;

5th Mercifulness (an Attribute of God, indicating further Advance) Matthew 5:7;

6th Heart Purity (marking the attainment of Higher Altitudes, where comes the vision of God) Matthew 5:8;

7th Peacemaking (a Christlike Influence, calming the Storms of Life) Matthew 5:9;

8th The Summit, Suffering for Christ (standing beside the Prophets and Martyrs) Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:11; Matthew 5:12;

Beattitudes, General

Beattitudes, General Psalms 1:1; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 40:4; Psalms 41:1; Psalms 65:4; Psalms 89:15; Psalms 112:1; Isaiah 32:20; Matthew 11:6; Luke 6:22; Luke 11:28; Luke 12:37; John 20:29; James 1:12; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 22:7;

Beauties of Nature

Beauties of Nature Psalms 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 35:1; Hosea 14:6; Matthew 6:28; Matthew 6:29;

Beauty

Examples of Genesis 12:11; Genesis 24:16; Genesis 29:17; 1 Samuel 16:12; 1 Samuel 25:3; 2 Samuel 11:2; 2 Samuel 14:25; Esther 1:11; Esther 2:7; Job 42:15; Daniel 1:15; Acts 7:20;

Vanity of Psalms 39:11; Psalms 49:14; Proverbs 11:22; Proverbs 31:30; Isaiah 28:1;

Beauty of Nature

Beauty of Nature Song of Solomon 2:12; Isaiah 35:1; Matthew 6:29;

Beauty, Spiritual

(General References to) Psalms 149:4; Song of Solomon 6:10; Ezekiel 16:14; Ephesians 5:27; 1 Peter 3:3; 1 Peter 3:4; Revelation 21:2;

Beauty-Disfigurement

PHYSICAL BEAUTY

Examples of Genesis 12:11; Genesis 24:16; Genesis 29:17; 1 Samuel 16:12; 1 Samuel 25:3; 2 Samuel 11:2; 2 Samuel 14:25; Esther 1:11; Esther 2:7; Job 42:15; Daniel 1:15; Acts 7:20;

Vanity of Psalms 39:11; Psalms 49:14; Proverbs 11:22; Proverbs 31:30; Isaiah 28:1;

The Beauties of Nature Psalms 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 35:1; Hosea 14:6; Matthew 6:28; Matthew 6:29;

SPIRITUAL BEAUTY

General References to Psalms 149:4; Song of Solomon 6:10; Ezekiel 16:14; Ephesians 5:27; 1 Peter 3:3; 1 Peter 3:4; Revelation 21:2;

Christlikeness, the Ultimate Aim of the Christian Life Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 15:49; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21; Colossians 3:10; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 3:2;

DISFIGUREMENT OF SIN

General References to Proverbs 6:33; Proverbs 23:29; Isaiah 1:6; Jeremiah 30:12; Micah 1:9;

Seen in its Degrading Marks left upon Men Proverbs 21:29; Isaiah 3:9; Revelation 13:16; Revelation 14:9; Revelation 16:2; Revelation 19:20;

MUTILATION of the body,

(General References to) Judges 1:6; Judges 16:21; 2 Samuel 4:12; 1 Kings 18:28; Ezekiel 23:25; Mark 5:5;

Beds

Beds Deuteronomy 3:11; Esther 1:6; Proverbs 7:17; Proverbs 22:27; Song of Solomon 3:7; Amos 6:4;

Beelzebub

(prince of devils) Matthew 10:25; Matthew 12:27; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15;

Beer-Sheba

(a city on the southern frontier of Palestine) Genesis 21:31; Genesis 22:19; Genesis 26:33; Genesis 28:10; Genesis 46:1; Joshua 15:28; Judges 20:1; 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 19:4; 2 Chronicles 30:5; Amos 5:5;

Bees

Bees Deuteronomy 1:44; Judges 14:8; Psalms 118:12; Isaiah 7:18;

Beggars

General References to 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 37:25; Psalms 109:10; Proverbs 20:4;

Examples of Mark 10:46; Luke 16:20; John 9:8; Acts 3:2;

Behaviour

Behaviour, exhortations concerning 1 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 2:3;

Beheading

Beheading Matthew 14:10; Acts 12:2; Revelation 20:4;

Belial

Believers

Believers, General References to John 2:22; John 4:53; John 7:31; John 8:30; John 10:42; John 12:42; John 17:8; Acts 9:42; Acts 16:34; Acts 17:12; Acts 19:18; Acts 24:14; Romans 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:12;

Kept

(John, Chapter 17)

Kept in the Father's Name John 17:11;

Kept in Safety John 17:12;

Kept in Joyfulness John 17:13;

Kept in Purity John 17:15;

Kept Separated from the World John 17:16;

Kept in Process of Sanctification John 17:17;

Kept in Active Service John 17:18;

Kept in Perfect Unity John 17:20; John 17:21;

Kept for the Coming Glory John 17:22-24;

Promises to

Bodily Supplies Psalms 37:3;

Unlimited Blessings Mark 9:23;

Answers to Prayer Mark 11:24;

Removal of Obstacles Luke 17:6;

Divine Sonship John 1:12;

Eternal Life John 3:14; John 3:15; John 5:24;

Spiritual Fulness John 6:35; John 11:26;

Spiritual Light John 12:46;

Power for Service John 14:12;

Salvation Romans 1:16; 1 Peter 2:6;

Walk

(Characteristics of)

New Life Romans 6:4; Romans 8:1;

Faith 2 Corinthians 5:7;

Spirituality Galatians 5:16;

Consistency Ephesians 4:1;

Love Ephesians 5:2;

Caution Ephesians 5:15; Colossians 2:6;

Illumination 1 John 1:7;

Christlikeness 1 John 2:6;

Believers' Eternal Hope

Cheers the Dying Hour of the Saints Proverbs 14:32;

Assures of Immortality Acts 24:15;

A Heavenly Treasure Colossians 1:5;

Anticipates Christ's Coming Titus 2:13;

The Soul's Sure Anchor Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 6:19;

Grounded in the Resurrection of Christ 1 Peter 1:3;

Believers, Gentiles

Believers, Gentiles Luke 7:3; Luke 23:47; Acts 8:12; Acts 10:2; Acts 18:7;

Bells

Bells Exodus 28:33; Exodus 39:25; Zechariah 14:20;

Beloved Disciple

(John spoken of as) John 13:23; John 19:26; John 20:2; John 21:7; John 21:20;

Beloved Son

Beloved Son Matthew 12:18; Matthew 17:5; Mark 1:11; Ephesians 1:6; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 5:5;

Belshazzar

(king of Babylon) Daniel 5:1; Daniel 7:1;

Benaiah

(a captain of David's army) 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 23:20; 1 Kings 1:36; 1 Kings 4:4; 1 Chronicles 11:22;

Benedictions

Apostolic Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Jude 1:24; Revelation 22:21;

Old Testament Examples of Leviticus 9:22; Numbers 6:23; Joshua 22:6; 2 Samuel 6:18; 1 Kings 8:55; 1 Chronicles 16:2;

Other Passages Appropriate to use as Numbers 6:24; Ephesians 3:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:10;

Beneficence

(examples of)

Boaz Ruth 2:15;

Elisha 2 Kings 6:22;

The Children of Ephraim 2 Chronicles 28:15;

The Inhabitants of Tema Isaiah 21:14;

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:34; Luke 10:35;

Benevolence

The Duty of

Moses Injunction Deuteronomy 15:12-14;

The Wise Man's Advice Proverbs 25:21; Ecclesiastes 11:1;

The Prophet's Words Isaiah 58:7;

Christ's Commands Matthew 5:42; Luke 3:11; Luke 12:33;

Paul's Exhortation Acts 20:35; Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:18; Hebrews 13:16;

Encouragement to 2 Chronicles 31:10; Psalms 112:9; Proverbs 11:25; Proverbs 22:9; Isaiah 32:8; Isaiah 58:10; Malachi 3:10; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6;

Examples of

Systematic

SCRIPTURAL RULES FOR GIVING

According to Income Deuteronomy 16:17; Matthew 5:42;

Without Ostentation Matthew 6:3;

Freely Matthew 10:8; Luke 6:38; Luke 12:33;

With Simplicity Romans 12:8;

Regularly, Every Week 1 Corinthians 16:2;

Cheerfully 2 Corinthians 9:7;

GIVING OF TITHES Genesis 14:20; Genesis 28:22; Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:21; Deuteronomy 12:6; Deuteronomy 14:28; Deuteronomy 26:12; 2 Chronicles 31:5; Nehemiah 10:38; Nehemiah 12:44; Nehemiah 13:12; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23; Luke 18:12;

Benhadad

King of Syria 1 Kings 15:18; 2 Chronicles 16:2;

King of Syria in the time of Ahab 1 Kings 20:1-43; 2 Kings 5:6; 2 Kings 5:7;

Son of Hazael 2 Kings 13:3; Amos 1:4;

Benjamin

(son of Jacob) Genesis 35:18; Genesis 42:36; Genesis 43:34; Genesis 45:22; Genesis 46:21; Genesis 49:27;

Berea

(a city of Macedonia) Acts 17:10; Acts 17:13; Acts 20:4;

Bereavement

Beryl

Beryl Exodus 28:20; Exodus 39:13; Song of Solomon 5:14; Ezekiel 1:16; Ezekiel 10:9; Revelation 21:20;

Beth-Aven

(a town east of Beth-el) Joshua 7:2; Joshua 18:12; 1 Samuel 13:5; 1 Samuel 14:23; Hosea 4:15; Hosea 5:8; Hosea 10:5;

Beth-El

(the house of God), a town 12 miles north of Jerusalem) Genesis 28:19; Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:6; Genesis 35:15; Joshua 16:2; Judges 1:22; Judges 4:5; 1 Samuel 7:16; 1 Samuel 13:2; 1 Kings 12:29; 1 Kings 13:1; 2 Kings 2:2; 2 Kings 2:23; 2 Kings 10:29; 2 Kings 17:28;

Beth-Horon

(upper and nether, two towns of Palestine) Joshua 10:10; 1 Samuel 13:18; 1 Kings 9:17; 1 Chronicles 7:24; 2 Chronicles 25:13;

Beth-Lehem

(a city of Judah) Genesis 48:7; Ruth 1:19; 2 Samuel 23:15; 2 Chronicles 11:6; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1; Matthew 2:16; Luke 2:4; John 7:42;

Beth-Peor

(a city of Moab) Deuteronomy 3:29; Deuteronomy 4:46; Deuteronomy 34:6; Joshua 13:20;

Bethabara

(a place near Jordan where John baptized) Judges 7:24; John 1:28; John 10:40;

Bethany

(a village east of Jerusalem) Matthew 21:17; Matthew 26:6; Luke 10:38; Luke 24:50; John 11:18; John 12:1;

Bethphage

(a village near Jerusalem) Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29;

Bethsaida

(of Galilee, home of Philip) Matthew 11:21; Mark 6:45; Mark 8:22; Luke 9:10; John 1:44; John 12:21;

Betrayal

(of men into the hands of their enemies) Judges 16:18; Psalms 41:9; Psalms 55:12; Micah 7:6; Matthew 10:21; Matthew 24:10; Matthew 26:16; Luke 22:22; Luke 22:48; John 13:21;

Betrothals

Jacob and Rachel Genesis 29:18-19; Genesis 29:20;

Special Privileges of the Betrothed Deuteronomy 20:7;

David and Merab 1 Samuel 18:17;

Joseph and Mary Luke 1:26; Luke 1:27;

Better

SUPERIORITY OF THE NEW DISPENSATION (over the Old)

Shown in the Key-word "Better", in the Epistle of Hebrews

Better Revelation Hebrews 1:1-4;

Better Hope Hebrews 7:19;

Better Priesthood Hebrews 7:20-28;

Better Covenant Hebrews 8:6;

Better Promises Hebrews 8:6;

Better Sacrifices Hebrews 9:23;

Better Possessions Hebrews 10:34;

Better Country Hebrews 11:16;

Better Resurrection Hebrews 11:35;

Beulah Land

(Ancient Names of Canaan)

Beulah Isaiah 62:4;

Canaan

Holy Land Zechariah 2:12;

Immanuel's Land Isaiah 8:8;

Land of Israel 1 Samuel 13:19;

Land of the Hebrews Genesis 40:15;

Land of the Jews Acts 10:39;

Land of Promise Hebrews 11:9;

Palestina Exodus 15:14;

Pleasant Land Daniel 8:9;

The Lord's Land Hosea 9:3;

Modern Name, Palestine

Beware

BEWARE of Evil Deuteronomy 6:12; Luke 12:1; Luke 12:15; Acts 13:40; Philippians 3:2; Colossians 2:8; 2 Peter 3:17;

Bezaleel

(inspired with skill to construct the tabernacle) Exodus 31:2; Exodus 35:30; Exodus 36:1; Exodus 37:1; Exodus 38:22;

Bible Stories for Children

Who Made the World Genesis 1:1-25;

The Woman who exchanged her Home and all she had for an Apple Genesis 3:1-6;

The voyage of the Big Boat Genesis 6:14-22; Genesis 7:1-24;

The Boy who lost his Home by mocking Genesis 21:9-20;

The Young Man whom an Angel Saved Genesis 22:1-13;

The Young Man who traded his Inheritance for a dish of Pottage Genesis 25:29-34;

The Beautiful Coat Genesis 37:1-34;

The Boy Captive who became prime minister Genesis 37:13-36; Genesis 39:20-23; Genesis 41:1-44;

The Baby's Cry that won his way to a palace Exodus 2:1-10;

A fit of Anger that cost a good Man his Life Numbers 20:10-12; Deuteronomy 3:23-26;

How Snake bites were Healed Numbers 21:4-9;

The Woman who used a Red Cord to save her Life Joshua 2:1-24; Joshua 6:22-24;

The Man who could not keep his Hands from Beautiful things Joshua 7:20-26;

A Band that captured a City by marching around it thirteen times Joshua 6:1-20;

Gideon's Fleece Judges 6:36-40;

The Man who won a Battle with Pitchers and Lights Judges 7:15-22;

The King of the Forest Judges 9:7-15;

The Young Man who became a Slave by having his hair cut Judges 16:1-31;

The Boy who could hear God's Voice 1 Samuel 3:1-21;

The Men of curiosity who looked into a Sacred Chest and Lost their Lives 1 Samuel 6:19;

The Young Farmer who went out seeking Donkeys and found a Crown 1 Samuel 9:1-27; 1 Samuel 10:1;

The Anointing of the Young Shepherd 1 Samuel 16:1-14;

David the Giant Killer 1 Samuel 17:1-58;

Fast Friends 1 Samuel 18:1-4;

The Boy Helper 1 Samuel 20:21-40;

The Lame Prince 2 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 9:1-13;

The Killing of the Pet Lamb 2 Samuel 12:1-6;

The Handsome Prince Caught in a Tree 2 Samuel 18:9;

The Prophet fed by the Birds 1 Kings 17:1-6;

The Food that never grew Less 1 Kings 17:10-16;

The Chariot of Fire 2 Kings 2:9-11;

The Man who used a Cloak to get through a River 2 Kings 2:13; 2 Kings 2:14;

The Minister's Boys who were saved from Slavery 2 Kings 4:1-7;

A Race for a little Boy's Life 2 Kings 4:18-36;

The Captive Girl who returned good for Evil and Saved a Man's Life 2 Kings 5:2-15;

The Borrowed Axe that floated 2 Kings 6:1-7;

The Boy King who was hid 2 Kings 11:1-12;

The Choir that won a battle by Singing 2 Chronicles 20:20-24;

The most Wonderful House in the world Ecclesiastes 12:2-7;

An Eating and Drinking Contest won by four Temperance Young Men Daniel 1:3-15;

Three Young Men who would not Bend, Budge, or Burn Daniel 3:1-30;

The Man the Lions would not eat Daniel 6:1-22;

Three Fish Stories

Jnh 1:1-17

Jnh 2:1-10 Luke 5:4-8; John 21:4-11;

The Star that led to the Baby's Cradle Matthew 2:1-11;

The Woman who Prayed with her finger Matthew 9:20-22;

Five girls Locked out in the cold Matthew 25:1-13;

The Lost Boy who was found in the Church Luke 2:40-52;

Mr. Selfishness, Mr. Curiosity, Mr. Kind-hearted Luke 10:30-37;

The Men who were invited to a Feast Luke 14:16-24;

Nine Men who forgot to say "Thank You" Luke 17:12-19;

The Boy who ran away from Home Luke 15:11-24;

Thirty-eight years beside a Pool and never a Chance to get in John 5:1-9;

The Boy whose lunch fed 5000 Men John 6:5-13;

The Fatal Lie Acts 5:1-10;

The Song that opened the Jail Doors Acts 16:16-28;

Shaking off Vipers Acts 28:1-6;

Bible, The

(Called The Scriptures, The Law, Etc.)

Selected readings Psalms 119:1; Deuteronomy 6:4-12; Psalms 19:7-11; Psalms 119:1;

General References to 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:9; Psalms 119:50; Psalms 147:15; Mark 12:24; Luke 8:11; Ephesians 6:17;

Despised by the Foolish

The Book of the Ages Psalms 119:89; Psalms 119:152; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; Matthew 24:35; 1 Peter 1:25;

Food for the Soul Deuteronomy 8:3; Job 23:12; Psalms 119:103; Jeremiah 15:16; Ezekiel 2:8; Ezekiel 3:1; Matthew 4:4; 1 Peter 2:2;

Divinely Inspired Jeremiah 36:2; Ezekiel 1:3; Acts 1:16; Acts 28:25; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 1:1; Revelation 14:3;

Precepts Written in the Heart Deuteronomy 6:6; Deuteronomy 11:18; Deuteronomy 30:14; Psalms 119:11; Luke 2:51; Romans 10:8; Colossians 3:16;

Furnishes a Light in Darkness Psalms 19:8; Psalms 119:105; Psalms 119:130; Proverbs 6:23; 2 Peter 1:19;

Loved by the Saints Psalms 119:47; Psalms 119:72; Psalms 119:82; Psalms 119:97; Psalms 119:140; Psalms 119:163; Jeremiah 15:16;

MIGHTY IN ITS INFLUENCE

A Devouring Flame Jeremiah 5:14;

A Crushing Hammer Jeremiah 23:29;

A Life-giving Force Ezekiel 37:7; Acts 19:20;

A Saving Power Romans 1:16;

A Defensive Weapon Ephesians 6:17;

A Probing Instrument Hebrews 4:12;

A Blessing to Those Who Reverence it Joshua 1:8; Psalms 19:11; Matthew 7:24; Luke 11:28; John 5:24; John 8:31; Revelation 1:3;

Purifies the Life Psalms 119:9; John 15:3; John 17:17; Ephesians 5:26; 1 Peter 1:22;

WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE

To Authenticate the Divinity of Christ John 20:31;

To give Hope to Men Romans 15:4;

To Relate Human Experience as a Warning 1 Corinthians 10:11;

To give Knowledge of Eternal Life 1 John 5:13;

Read in the Great Congregation Exodus 24:7; Joshua 8:34; Jeremiah 36:8; Luke 4:16; Colossians 4:16;

The Standard of Faith and Duty Proverbs 29:18; Isaiah 8:20; John 12:48; Galatians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:13;

Its Words Sacred, not to be Altered Deuteronomy 4:2; Deuteronomy 12:32; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:19;

The Study of Enjoined Deuteronomy 17:19; Isaiah 34:16; John 5:39; Acts 17:11; Romans 15:4;

Contains Seed-Corn for the Sower Psalms 126:6; Mark 4:14; Mark 4:15; 2 Corinthians 9:10;

Absolutely Trustworthy 1 Kings 8:56; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 111:7; Ezekiel 12:25; Daniel 9:12; Matthew 5:18; Luke 21:33; Romans 4:16;

Profitable for Instruction Deuteronomy 4:10; Deuteronomy 11:19; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Nehemiah 8:13; Isaiah 2:3; Acts 18:28;

Ignorance of, Perilous Matthew 12:3; Matthew 19:4; Matthew 22:29; John 20:9; Acts 13:27; 2 Corinthians 3:15;

It Contains the Message to be Delivered Jeremiah 1:7; Jeremiah 1:17; Jeremiah 11:2; Ezekiel 2:7; Ezekiel 3:17; Acts 5:20; Titus 2:15;

Purity of Psalms 12:6; Psalms 18:30; Psalms 19:8; Psalms 119:140; Proverbs 30:5; Isaiah 45:19;

The Law part of

Ceremonial Abolished in Christ Ephesians 2:15; Colossians 2:14; Hebrews 7:18; Hebrews 8:13; Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 12:27;

Perfection of the Divine Psalms 19:7; Psalms 119:142; Romans 7:12; Romans 7:14; 1 Timothy 1:8;

Keeping of Enjoined Deuteronomy 17:19; Joshua 23:6; 1 Chronicles 22:12; Proverbs 28:7;

In the Heart Psalms 37:31; Psalms 40:8; Jeremiah 31:33; Jeremiah 32:40; Romans 2:15; Romans 7:22; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 8:10; Hebrews 10:16;

Despised 2 Chronicles 36:16; Psalms 78:10; Isaiah 5:24; Isaiah 30:9; Jeremiah 6:19; Jeremiah 9:13; Hosea 4:6; Amos 2:4; Mark 7:9;

The Public Reading of Deuteronomy 31:11; Joshua 8:35; 2 Kings 23:2; Nehemiah 8:3; Nehemiah 8:18; Nehemiah 13:1; Jeremiah 36:6;

Impartiality of Exodus 12:49; Leviticus 24:22; Numbers 9:14; Numbers 15:16;

STATUTES contained in

General References to Exodus 15:26; Leviticus 26:46; Deuteronomy 4:5; Deuteronomy 16:12; 1 Kings 3:14; Psalms 19:8; Psalms 119:12; Psalms 119:54;

Perpetual, given to Israel Leviticus 23:14; Leviticus 23:31; Leviticus 24:3; Leviticus 24:9; Numbers 18:11; Numbers 19:21;

COMMANDMENTS contained in

General References to Deuteronomy 6:6; Deuteronomy 11:8; Psalms 19:8; Psalms 119:6; Matthew 15:3; Matthew 22:38; 1 John 5:3;

To be Kept Exodus 20:6; Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 6:17; Deuteronomy 10:13; Deuteronomy 26:18; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 2:3; 1 Kings 6:12; 1 Kings 8:58; 1 Kings 11:38; 2 Kings 17:13; 1 Chronicles 28:8; 1 Chronicles 29:19; Psalms 78:7; Ezekiel 44:24; Matthew 19:17; 1 John 5:3; Revelation 14:12;

For alphabetical arrangement

Bigotry-Catholicity

BIGOTRY, Results of Numbers 11:28; Judges 12:6; Matthew 21:15;

Jealousy of other Workers Mark 9:38;

Exclusion of the Young Mark 10:13;

Rejection of Christ Luke 9:53;

Criticism of Christ Luke 19:7;

Persecution of the Saints Acts 26:11;

EXCLUSIVENESS Genesis 43:32; John 4:9; Acts 10:28;

PREJUDICE against Christ Mark 6:3; Luke 4:24; John 1:46; John 7:52;

CATHOLICITY, Liberality of sentiment, Examples of Acts 8:14; Acts 10:47; Acts 11:18; Acts 15:19; Romans 1:14; Galatians 2:9; Galatians 3:28;

Binding Grain

Binding Grain Genesis 37:7; Matthew 13:30;

Birds

General References to Genesis 1:20; Genesis 1:26; Genesis 9:2; Leviticus 11:13; Deuteronomy 14:11; Deuteronomy 22:6; Psalms 8:8; Daniel 2:38;

God's Care for Deuteronomy 22:6; Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:6;

The Nests of Psalms 84:3; Psalms 104:17; Isaiah 34:15; Matthew 8:20;

The Singing of Psalms 104:12; Ecclesiastes 12:4; Song of Solomon 2:12;

Names of

Cormorants Leviticus 11:17; Deuteronomy 14:17; Isaiah 34:11; Zephaniah 2:14;

Doves, a type of purity Psalms 68:13; Song of Solomon 6:9; Matthew 3:16; Matthew 10:16;

Used as Sacrifices

(Turtle Doves, offered in sacrifice)

Eagles, a type of swiftness Exodus 19:4; 2 Samuel 1:23; Job 9:26; Proverbs 23:5; Isaiah 40:31;

Hawks Leviticus 11:16; Deuteronomy 14:15; Job 39:26;

Ostriches Job 39:13; Lamentations 4:3;

Owls Leviticus 11:16; Deuteronomy 14:16; Isaiah 34:14;

Peacocks 1 Kings 10:22; Job 39:13;

Pelicans Leviticus 11:18; Deuteronomy 14:17; Psalms 102:6;

Pigeons, offered in sacrifice Genesis 15:9; Leviticus 1:14; Leviticus 5:7; Leviticus 12:8; Leviticus 14:22; Luke 2:24;

Quails Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31; Psalms 105:40;

Ravens Genesis 8:7; Deuteronomy 14:14; 1 Kings 17:4; Psalms 147:9; Proverbs 30:17; Luke 12:24;

Sparrows Psalms 84:3; Psalms 102:7; Matthew 10:29; Luke 12:6;

Storks Leviticus 11:19; Psalms 104:17; Jeremiah 8:7; Zechariah 5:9;

Swallows Psalms 84:3; Isaiah 38:14; Jeremiah 8:7;

Turtle Doves, offered in sacrifice Genesis 15:9; Leviticus 1:14; Numbers 6:10; Luke 2:24;

Vultures Leviticus 11:14; Deuteronomy 14:13; Job 28:7; Isaiah 34:15;

Birthdays

Birthdays Celebrated Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6;

Birthright

Birthright Genesis 25:31; Genesis 43:33; Deuteronomy 21:16; 2 Chronicles 21:3; Hebrews 12:16;

Births Foretold

Births Foretold Genesis 16:11; Genesis 18:10; Judges 13:3; 1 Kings 13:2; 2 Kings 4:16; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:13;

Bishops

Bishops or Overseers Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:7;

For Other Leaders

Bitterness

(of spirit) Deuteronomy 32:32; Jeremiah 4:18; Acts 8:23; Romans 3:14; Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15; James 3:14;

Blackness

(figurative) Isaiah 50:3; Jeremiah 8:21; Joel 2:6; Nahum 2:10;

Blacksmiths

(Smiths, workers in metals) 1 Samuel 13:19; 2 Kings 24:14; Isaiah 44:12; Isaiah 54:16; Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 29:2;

Blameless

Blameless Philippians 2:15; Philippians 3:6; Colossians 1:22; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6; 2 Peter 3:14;

Blamelessness

Blamelessness Philippians 2:15; Philippians 3:6; Colossians 1:22; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6; 2 Peter 3:14;

Blasphemy-Profanity

BLASPHEMY

General References to Leviticus 24:11; 2 Chronicles 32:16; Isaiah 65:7; Daniel 7:25; Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; 1 Timothy 1:20; James 2:7; Revelation 13:1; Revelation 16:11;

Against Christ Matthew 9:34; Matthew 12:24; Mark 3:30; Luke 11:15; Luke 22:65; James 2:7;

Against the Holy Spirit

PROFANITY

forbidden Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 19:12; Matthew 5:34; James 5:12;

CURSING

General References to Psalms 10:7; Psalms 59:12; Psalms 109:17; Ecclesiastes 7:22; Romans 3:14; James 3:9;

Examples of 1 Samuel 17:43; 2 Samuel 16:5; Matthew 26:74;

Of Parents Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9; Proverbs 20:20; Proverbs 30:11; Mark 7:10;

Forbidden Ecclesiastes 10:20; Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14; James 3:10;

Blasting

(Foes of crops)

Blasting of crops Deuteronomy 28:22; 1 Kings 8:37; Amos 4:9; Haggai 2:17;

Drought

Frost

Blemish

Blessed Ones

Blessings

Temporal from God Genesis 24:35; Genesis 26:12; Deuteronomy 29:5; 2 Samuel 6:11; 1 Kings 3:13; Psalms 65:9; Psalms 68:19; Psalms 107:38; Psalms 144:13;

Temporal and Spiritual Promised Exodus 23:25; Leviticus 26:4; Deuteronomy 28:2; Psalms 81:16; Proverbs 28:20; Isaiah 30:23; Joel 2:26; Amos 9:13; Zechariah 10:1; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:33; Luke 18:30;

The Blessing of God rests upon his People Deuteronomy 23:5; 2 Samuel 7:29; Psalms 3:8; Psalms 24:5; Psalms 129:8; Psalms 133:3; Proverbs 10:22;

Pronounced upon Persons by the Lord Genesis 1:28; Genesis 9:1; Genesis 12:2; Genesis 17:20; Genesis 32:29; Luke 1:28;

Pronounced upon Persons by Men Genesis 27:27; Genesis 28:1; Genesis 48:16; Joshua 14:13; Joshua 22:6; 1 Samuel 2:20; 2 Samuel 13:25; 1 Kings 8:14; Luke 2:34;

Before Meals (Grace before Meals) 1 Samuel 9:13; Matthew 14:19; Matthew 15:36; Acts 27:35; 1 Corinthians 11:24;

According to Faith Matthew 8:13; Matthew 9:29; Matthew 9:30; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 9:23;

Blessings Promised for Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 4:30; Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 7:12; Deuteronomy 28:1; 1 Kings 3:14; Job 36:11; Zechariah 3:7; James 1:25; 1 John 3:22; Revelation 22:14;

Blessings Invoked

Apostolic Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Jude 1:24; Revelation 22:21;

Blessings, God's

The Blessing of God rests upon his People Deuteronomy 23:5; 2 Samuel 7:29; Psalms 3:8; Psalms 24:5; Psalms 129:8; Psalms 133:3; Proverbs 10:22;

Blessings-Afflictions

BLESSINGS

Temporal from God Genesis 24:35; Genesis 26:12; Deuteronomy 29:5; 2 Samuel 6:11; 1 Kings 3:13; Psalms 65:9; Psalms 68:19; Psalms 107:38; Psalms 144:13;

Temporal and Spiritual Promised Exodus 23:25; Leviticus 26:4; Deuteronomy 28:2; Psalms 81:16; Proverbs 28:20; Isaiah 30:23; Joel 2:26; Amos 9:13; Zechariah 10:1; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 6:33; Luke 18:30;

The Blessing of God rests upon his People Deuteronomy 23:5; 2 Samuel 7:29; Psalms 3:8; Psalms 24:5; Psalms 129:8; Psalms 133:3; Proverbs 10:22;

Pronounced upon Persons by the Lord Genesis 1:28; Genesis 9:1; Genesis 12:2; Genesis 17:20; Genesis 32:29; Luke 1:28;

Pronounced upon Persons by Men Genesis 27:27; Genesis 28:1; Genesis 48:16; Joshua 14:13; Joshua 22:6; 1 Samuel 2:20; 2 Samuel 13:25; 1 Kings 8:14; Luke 2:34;

GIFTS, DIVINE, to men

Diversity of Matthew 25:15; Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 12:4; Ephesians 4:11;

Spiritual, Promised

An Everlasting Name Isaiah 56:4; Isaiah 56:5;

Spiritual Knowledge Jeremiah 24:7;

A New Heart Ezekiel 11:19;

Spiritual Rest Matthew 11:28;

The Holy Spirit Luke 11:13;

Eternal Life John 10:28; James 1:17;

A Spiritual Crown Revelation 2:10; Revelation 2:17;

Temporal Genesis 1:29; Genesis 9:3; Deuteronomy 8:18; Deuteronomy 11:14; Job 5:10; Psalms 127:2; Psalms 136:25; Psalms 145:15; Joel 2:23;

Seven Gifts of Christ to Believers

Rest Matthew 11:28;

Keys of the Kingdom Matthew 16:19;

Power over evil spirits Luke 10:19;

Living water John 4:14;

Bread of Heaven John 6:51;

Eternal Life John 10:28;

Legacy of Peace John 14:27; Revelation 2:26; Revelation 2:28; Revelation 21:6;

AFFLICTIONS

General References to Exodus 3:7; Job 14:1; Psalms 119:50; Psalms 119:143; Isaiah 63:9; Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:8;

Often Blessings in Disguise Job 5:17; Job 23:10; Job 34:31; Psalms 119:67; Ecclesiastes 7:2;

Jnh 2:2 Zechariah 13:9; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Hebrews 12:11; Revelation 7:14;

From God Deuteronomy 8:5; Ruth 1:20; Job 6:4; Job 16:12; Psalms 66:11; Psalms 90:7; Psalms 102:9; Psalms 102:10; Ezekiel 24:16;

Of Ministers and Prophets Ezekiel 24:18; 1 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 6:5; 2 Corinthians 11:23; 2 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Thessalonians 3:3;

Sometimes Prolonged Psalms 6:3; Psalms 13:1; Psalms 35:17; Psalms 79:5; Psalms 80:4; Psalms 89:46; Psalms 90:13; Psalms 94:3; Habakkuk 1:2; Zechariah 1:12;

True Believers do not Faint under 2 Corinthians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 3:13; Hebrews 12:5; Revelation 2:3;

Cup of Suffering, Saints Drink of Psalms 73:10; Psalms 80:5; Psalms 102:9; Matthew 20:22; Matthew 26:39; John 18:11;

The Refining Influence of Job 23:10; Psalms 66:10; Isaiah 1:25; Isaiah 48:10; Jeremiah 9:7; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:3; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 4:12;

Chastisement, a Mark of the Father's Love Deuteronomy 8:5; Job 33:19; Psalms 94:12; Proverbs 3:11; Proverbs 3:12; Jeremiah 10:24; John 15:2; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Hebrews 12:5; Revelation 3:19;

Waters of Affliction Psalms 42:7; Psalms 69:1; Psalms 88:7; Psalms 124:4; Isaiah 30:20;

Jnh 2:5

Tribulation, a Part of Earthly Experience Deuteronomy 4:30; Matthew 24:21; John 16:33; Acts 14:22; Romans 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:4; Revelation 2:9; Revelation 7:14;

Blind, The

The Blind, not to be Ill-treated Leviticus 19:14; Deuteronomy 27:18;

Blindness

Physical, inflicted Genesis 19:11; 2 Kings 6:18; Acts 9:8; Acts 13:11;

Healed Matthew 9:27; Matthew 12:22; Matthew 20:30; Matthew 21:14; Mark 8:22; Mark 10:46; Luke 7:21; John 9:1;

Example of Spiritual Isaiah 59:10; Matthew 6:23; Matthew 15:14; Matthew 23:19; 2 Corinthians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18; 2 Peter 1:9; 1 John 2:11;

Spiritual, Inflicted (Judicial) Isaiah 6:10; Isaiah 29:10; Mark 4:12; John 12:40; Romans 11:25;

From Old Age Genesis 27:1; Genesis 48:10; 1 Samuel 3:2; 1 Samuel 4:15; Ecclesiastes 12:3;

to be Reverenced

Blindness-Vision

BLINDNESS

Physical Inflicted

Physical Healed

Spiritual, Examples of Isaiah 59:10; Matthew 6:23; Matthew 15:14; Matthew 23:19; 2 Corinthians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18; 2 Peter 1:9; 1 John 2:11;

Spiritual, Inflicted (Judicial) Isaiah 6:10; Isaiah 29:10; Mark 4:12; John 12:40; Romans 11:25;

The Blind, not to be Ill-treated Leviticus 19:14; Deuteronomy 27:18;

VISION, EARTHLY

A Source of Temptation

To Eve Genesis 3:6;

To Lot Genesis 13:10; Genesis 13:12;

To Achan Joshua 7:21; Psalms 119:37;

To Christ Matthew 4:8; 1 John 2:16;

The Danger of the Misuse of Psalms 119:37; Proverbs 4:25; Isaiah 33:15; Matthew 5:29;

The Evil Eye Deuteronomy 28:54; Proverbs 23:6; Mark 7:22; Luke 11:34;

Vision Dominates Life

Looking Backward arrests Progress,Lot's Wife Genesis 19:26;

Looking Christward, Saves Numbers 21:9; John 3:14; John 3:15;

Looking at Difficulties, Depresses,Peter sinks Matthew 14:29; Matthew 14:30;

Looking Heavenward, Glorifies Acts 7:55;

VISION, DIVINE

Comprehends all Human Life Genesis 6:5; Exodus 3:9; 2 Samuel 22:28; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Psalms 11:4; Psalms 34:15; Psalms 139:16; Jeremiah 32:19; Amos 9:8; Zechariah 4:10;

Of Christ, full of Compassion Luke 7:13; Luke 19:5; John 5:6; John 11:33;

Looking Heavenward, for Inspiration and Help Psalms 34:5; Psalms 121:1; Psalms 123:1; Isaiah 40:26; Daniel 4:34; John 11:41; John 17:1; Acts 1:10; Acts 7:55;

Heavenly Vision, Beholds the Glory of Things to Come Psalms 17:15; Isaiah 6:1; Isaiah 33:17; Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 8:3; John 17:24; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 22:4;

VISION, SPIRITUAL

General References to

Given in answer to Prayer 2 Kings 6:17;

Afflictions Prepare For Job 42:5; Isaiah 29:18;

Heart Purity Essential to Matthew 5:8;

Believers Alone Possess John 14:19;

The Holy Spirit the Author of John 16:14; John 16:15;

Uses the Telescope of Faith Hebrews 11:27;

Blood

Of Christ Matthew 26:28; John 6:56; John 19:34; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Peter 1:19; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:14; Revelation 12:11;

Sprinkled Exodus 12:7; Exodus 24:8; Leviticus 4:6; Numbers 19:4; Hebrews 11:28; Hebrews 12:24; 1 Peter 1:2;

Innocent, Allusions to the Shedding of Deuteronomy 19:10; 1 Samuel 19:5; 1 Kings 2:31; 2 Kings 21:16; Psalms 94:21; Isaiah 59:7; Lamentations 4:13; Joel 3:19;

Jnh 1:14 Matthew 27:4;

Forbidden to be eaten Genesis 9:4; Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 7:26; Deuteronomy 12:16; 1 Samuel 14:34; Acts 15:20;

Upon Men 2 Samuel 1:16; Jeremiah 2:34; Luke 11:50; Acts 5:28; Acts 18:6;

Of Sacrifices, Typical of the Blood of Christ

Sheltering Exodus 12:13;

Atoning Exodus 30:10; Leviticus 17:11;

Liberating Zechariah 9:11;

Securing Pardon Hebrews 9:7;

Cleansing Hebrews 9:22;

Applied to persons Exodus 29:20; Leviticus 8:23; Leviticus 14:14; Leviticus 14:25;

Redemption through

(BLOOD OF, the Atoning) Matthew 26:28; John 6:56; John 19:34; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:18; 1 Peter 1:19; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:14; Revelation 12:11;

Blue

(a symbolic colour) Exodus 28:31; Exodus 39:22; Numbers 4:6; Numbers 15:38; 2 Chronicles 2:7; 2 Chronicles 3:14;

Boasters

Boasters 1 Samuel 17:44; 1 Kings 20:10; 2 Kings 18:34; Daniel 3:15; Acts 8:9; Romans 1:30; 2 Peter 2:18;

Boasting

BOASTING, the folly of Psalms 10:3; Psalms 49:6; Psalms 49:7; Psalms 52:1; Proverbs 20:14; Proverbs 25:14; Proverbs 27:1; James 3:5; James 4:16;

BOASTING IN GOD Psalms 34:2; Psalms 44:8; Isaiah 45:25; Jeremiah 9:24; Romans 2:17; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 2 Corinthians 10:17;