R.A. Torrey’s New Topical Textbook – Bible Verses by Topics – Letter R

Alphabetical Listings

Rain

Occasioned by the condensing of the clouds — Job 36:27,28; Ps
77:17; Ec 11:3

God

Made a decree for. — Job 28:26

Prepares. — Ps 147:8

Gives. — Job 5:10

Causes, to come down. — Joe 2:23

Exhibits goodness in giving. — Ac 14:17

Exhibits greatness in giving. — Job 36:26,27

Sends upon the evil and good. — Mt 5:45

Should be praised for. — Ps 147:7,8

Should be feared on account of. — Jer 5:24

Impotence of idols exhibited in not being able to give — Jer
14:22

Not sent upon the earth immediately after creation — Ge 2:5

Rarely falls in Egypt — De 11:10; Zec 14:18

Canaan abundantly supplied with — De 11:11

Designed for

Refreshing the earth. — Ps 68:9; 72:6

Making fruitful the earth. — Heb 6:7

Replenishing the springs and fountains of the earth. — Ps
104:8

Promised in due season to the obedient — Le 26:4; De 11:14; Eze
34:26,27

Frequently withheld on account of iniquity — De 11:17; Jer 3:3;
5:25; Am 4:7

The want of

Causes the earth to open. — Job 29:23; Jer 14:4

Dries up springs and fountains. — 1Ki 17:7

Occasions famine. — 1Ki 18:1,2

Removed by prayer. — 1Ki 8:35,36; Jas 5:18

Withheld for three years and six months in the days of Elijah —
1Ki 17:1; Jas 5:17

Divided into

Great. — Ezr 10:9

Plentiful. — Ps 68:9

Overflowing. — Eze 38:22

Sweeping. — Pr 28:3

Small. — Job 37:6

The former, after harvest, to prepare for sowing — De 11:14;
Jer 5:24

The latter, before harvest — Joe 2:23; Zec 10:1

The rainbow often appears during — Ge 9:14; Eze 1:28

Often succeeded by heat and sunshine — 2Sa 23:4; Isa 18:4

The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated — 1Ki 18:44;
Lu 12:54

The north wind drives away — Pr 25:23

Unusual in harvest time — Pr 26:1

Thunder and lightning often with — Ps 135:7

Storm and tempest often with — Mt 7:25,27

Instances of extraordinary

Time of the flood. — Ge 7:4,12

Plague of, upon Egypt. — Ex 9:18,23

During wheat harvest in the days of Samuel. — 1Sa 12:17,18

After long drought in Ahab’s reign. — 1Ki 18:45

After the captivity. — Ezr 10:9,13

Often impeded travelling in the east — 1Ki 18:44; Isa 4:6

Often destroyed houses — Eze 13:13-15; Mt 7:27

Illustrative

Of the word of God. — Isa 55:10,11

Of the doctrine of faithful ministers. — De 32:2

Of Christ in the communication of his graces. — Ps 72:6; Ho
6:3

Of spiritual blessings. — Ps 68:9; 84:6; Eze 34:26

Of righteousness. — Ho 10:12

(Destructive,) of God’s judgments. — Job 20:23; Ps 11:6; Eze
38:22

(Destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor. — Pr 28:3

Raven, The

Unclean and not to be eaten — Le 11:15; De 14:14

Called the raven of the valley — Pr 30:17

Described as

Black. — Song 5:11

Solitary in disposition. — Isa 34:11

Improvident. — Lu 12:24

Carnivorous. — Pr 30:17

God provides food for — Job 38:41; Ps 147:9; Lu 12:24

Sent by Noah from the ark — Ge 8:7

Elijah fed by — 1Ki 17:4-6

Plumage of, illustrative of the glory of Christ — Song 5:11

Reaping

Is the cutting of the corn in harvest — Job 24:6; Le 23:10

The sickle used for — De 16:9; Mr 4:29

Both men and women engaged in — Ru 2:8,9

The Jews not to reap

The corners of their fields. — Le 19:9; 23:22

During the Sabbatical year. — Le 25:5

During the year of jubilee. — Le 25:11

The fields of others. — De 23:25

Mode of gathering the corn for, alluded to — Ps 129:7; Isa
17:5

Corn after, was bound up into sheaves — Ge 37:7; Ps 129:7

Persons engaged in

Under the guidance of a steward. — Ru 2:5,6

Visited by the master. — Ru 2:4; 2Ki 4:18

Fed by the master who himself presided at their meals. — Ru
2:14

Received wages. — Joh 4:36; Jas 5:4

A time of great rejoicing — Ps 126:5,6

The Jews often hindered from, on account of their sins — Mic
6:15

Often unprofitable on account of sin — Jer 12:13

Illustrative of

Receiving the reward of wickedness. — Job 4:8; Pr 22:8; Ho 8:7;
Ga 6:8

Receiving the reward of righteousness. — Ho 10:12; Ga 6:8,9

Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labours. —
1Co 9:11

Gathering in souls to God. — Joh 4:38

The judgments of God on the antichristian world. — Re 14:14-16

The final judgment. — Mt 13:30,39-43

Rebellion Against God

Forbidden — Nu 14:9; Jos 22:19

Provokes God — Nu 16:30; Ne 9:26

Provokes Christ — Ex 23:20,21; 1Co 10:9

Vexes the Holy Spirit — Isa 63:10

Exhibited in

Unbelief. — De 9:23; Ps 106:24,25

Rejecting his government. — 1Sa 8:7; 15:23

Revolting from him. — Isa 1:5; 31:6

Despising his law. — Ne 9:26

Despising his counsels. — Ps 107:11

Distrusting his power. — Eze 17:15

Murmuring against him. — Nu 20:3,10

Refusing to hearken to him. — De 9:23; Eze 20:8; Zec 7:11

Departing from him. — Isa 59:13

Rebellion against governors appointed by him. — Jos 1:18

Departing from his precepts. — Da 9:5

Departing from his instituted worship. — Ex 32:8,9; Jos
22:16-19

Sinning against light. — Job 24:13; Joh 15:22; Ac 13:41

Walking after our own thoughts. — Isa 65:2

Connected with

Stubbornness. — De 31:27

Injustice and corruption. — Isa 1:23

Contempt of God. — Ps 107:11

Man is prone to. — De 31:27; Ro 7:14-18

The heart is the seat of. — Jer 5:23; Mt 15:18,19; Heb 3:12

They who are guilty of

Aggravate their sin by. — Job 34:27

Practise hypocrisy to hide. — Ho 7:14

Persevere in. — De 9:7,24

Increase in, though chastised. — Isa 1:5

Warned not to exalt themselves. — Ps 66:7

Denounced. — Isa 30:1

Have God as their enemy. — Isa 63:10

Have God’s hand against them. — 1Sa 12:15; Ps 106:26,27

Impoverished for. — Ps 68:6

Brought low for. — Ps 107:11,12

Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of. — Ne
9:26,27

Cast out in their sins for. — Ps 5:10

Cast out of the church for. — Eze 20:38

Restored through Christ alone. — Ps 68:18

Heinousness of — 1Sa 15:23

Guilt of

Aggravated by God’s fatherly care. — Isa 1:2

Aggravated by God’s unceasing invitations to return to him. —
Isa 65:2

To be deprecated. — Jos 22:29

To be confessed. — La 1:18,20; Da 9:5

God alone can forgive — Da 9:9

God is ready to forgive — Ne 9:17

Religious instruction designed to prevent — Ps 78:5,8

Promises to those who avoid — De 28:1-13; 1Sa 12:14

Forgiven upon repentance — Ne 9:26,27

Ministers

Cautioned against. — Eze 2:8

Sent to those guilty of. — Eze 2:3-7; 3:4-9; Mr 12:4-8

Should warn against. — Nu 14:9

Should testify against. — Isa 30:8,9; Eze 17:12; 44:6

Should remind their people of past. — De 9:7; 31:27

Punishment for — Le 26:14-39; 1Sa 12:15; Isa 1:20; Jer 4:16-18;
Eze 20:8,38

Punishment for teaching — Jer 28:16

Ingratitude of — Illustrated — Isa 1:2,3

Exemplified

Pharaoh. — Ex 5:1,2

Korah &c. — Nu 16:11

Moses and Aaron. — Nu 20:12,24

Israelites. — De 9:23,24

Saul. — 1Sa 15:9,23

Jeroboam. — 1Ki 12:28-33

Zedekiah. — 2Ch 36:13

Kingdom of Israel. — Ho 7:14; 13:16

Rechabites

Descended from Hemath — 1Ch 2:55

The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the house
of Ahab — 2Ki 10:15-17

Prohibited by Jonadab from forming settlements or drinking wine
— Jer 35:6-8

Obedience of, a sign to Israel — Jer 35:12-17

Perpetuity to, promised — Jer 35:18,19

Reconciliation With God

Predicted — Da 9:24; Isa 53:5

Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ — Lu 2:14

Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances is necessary to —
Eph 2:16; Col 2:14

Effected for men

By God in Christ. — 2Co 5:19

By Christ as High Priest. — Heb 2:17

By the death of Christ. — Ro 5:10; Eph 2:16; Col 1:21,22

By the blood of Christ. — Eph 2:13; Col 1:20

While alienated from God. — Col 1:21

Without strength. — Ro 5:6

Yet sinners. — Ro 5:8

While enemies to God. — Ro 5:10

The ministry of committed to ministers — 2Co 5:18,19

Ministers, in Christ’s stead, should beseech men to seek — 2Co
5:20

Effects of

Peace of God. — Ro 5:1; Eph 2:16,17

Access to God. — Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18

Union of Jews and Gentiles. — Eph 2:14

Union of things in heaven and earth. — Col 1:20; Eph 1:10

A pledge of final salvation — Ro 5:10

Necessity for — Illustrated — Mt 5:24-26

Typified — Le 8:15; 16:20

Redemption

Defined — 1Co 6:20; 7:23

Is of God — Isa 44:21-23; 43:1; Lu 1:68

Is by Christ — Mt 20:28; Ga 3:13

Is by the blood of Christ — Ac 20:28; Heb 9:12; 1Pe 1:19; Re
5:9

Christ sent to effect — Ga 4:4,5

Christ is made, to us — 1Co 1:30

Is from

The bondage of the law. — Ga 4:5

The curse of the law. — Ga 3:13

The power of sin. — Ro 6:18,22

The power of the grave. — Ps 49:15

All troubles. — Ps 25:22

All iniquity. — Ps 130:8; Tit 2:14

All evil. — Ge 48:16

The present evil world. — Ga 1:4

Vain conversation. — 1Pe 1:18

Enemies. — Ps 106:10,11; Jer 15:21

Death. — Ho 13:14

Destruction. — Ps 103:4

Man cannot effect — Ps 49:7

Corruptible things cannot purchase — 1Pe 1:18

Procures for us

Justification. — Ro 3:24

Forgiveness of sin. — Eph 1:7; Col 1:14

Adoption. — Ga 4:4,5

Purification. — Tit 2:14

The present life, the only season for — Job 36:18,19

Described as

Precious. — Ps 49:8

Plenteous. — Ps 130:7

Eternal. — Heb 9:12

Subjects of

The soul. — Ps 49:8

The body. — Ro 8:23

The life. — Ps 103:4; La 3:58

The inheritance. — Eph 1:14

Manifests the

Power of God. — Isa 50:2

Grace of God. — Isa 52:3

Love and pity of God. — Isa 63:9; Joh 3:16; Ro 6:8; 1Jo 4:10

A subject for praise — Isa 44:22,23; 51:11

Old Testament saints partakers of — Heb 9:15

They who partake of

Are the property of God. — Isa 43:1; 1Co 6:20

Are first-fruits to God. — Re 14:4

Are a peculiar people. — 2Sa 7:23; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9

Are assured of. — Job 19:25; Ps 31:5

Are sealed to the day of. — Eph 4:30

Are Zealous of good works. — Eph 2:10; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9

Walk safely in holiness. — Isa 35:8,9

Shall return to Zion with joy. — Isa 35:10

Alone can learn the songs of heaven. — Re 14:3,4

Commit themselves to God. — Ps 31:5

Have an earnest of the completion of. — Eph 1:14; 2Co 1:22

Wait for the completion of. — Ro 8:23; Php 3:20,21; Tit
2:11-13

Pray for the completion of. — Ps 26:11; 44:26

Praise God for. — Ps 71:23; 103:4; Re 5:9

Should glorify God for. — 1Co 6:20

Should be without fear. — Isa 43:1

Typified

Israel. — Ex 6:6

First-born. — Ex 13:11-15; Nu 18:15

Atonement-money. — Ex 30:12-15

Bond-servant. — Le 25:47-54

Red Heifer, The

To be without spot or blemish — Nu 19:2

To ge given to Eleazar the second priest to offer — Nu 19:3

To be slain without the camp — Nu 19:3

Entire of, to be burned — Nu 19:5

Blood of, sprinkled seven times before the tabernacle — Nu
19:4

Cedar, hyssop, burned with — Nu 19:6

Ashes of, collected and mixed with water for purification — Nu
19:9,11-22

Communicated uncleanness to

The priest that offered her. — Nu 19:7

The man that burned her. — Nu 19:8

The man who gathered the ashes. — Nu 19:10

Could only purify the flesh — Heb 9:13

A type of Christ — Heb 9:12-14

Repentance

What it is — Isa 45:22; Mt 6:19-21; Ac 14:15; 2Co 5:17; Col
3:2; 1Th 1:9; Heb 12:1,2

Commanded to all by God — Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30

Commanded by Christ — Re 2:5,16; 3:3

Given by God — Ac 11:18; 2Ti 2:25

Christ came to call sinners to — Mt 9:13

Christ exalted to give — Ac 5:31

By the operation of the Holy Spirit — Zec 12:10

Called repentance to life — Ac 11:18

Called repentance to salvation — 2Co 7:10

We should be led to, by

The long-suffering of God. — Ge 6:3; 1Pe 3:20; 2Pe 3:9

The goodness of God. — Ro 2:4

The chastisements of God. — 1Ki 8:47; Re 3:19

Godly sorrow works. — 2Co 7:10

Necessary to the pardon of sin — Ac 2:38; 3:19; 8:22

Conviction of sin necessary to — 1Ki 8:38; Pr 28:13; Ac
2:37,38; 19:18

Preached

By Christ. — Mt 4:17; Mr 1:15

By John the Baptist. — Mt 3:2

By the Apostles. — Mr 6:12; Ac 20:21

In the name of Christ. — Lu 24:47

Not to be repented of — 2Co 7:10

The present time the season for — Ps 95:7,8; Heb 3:7,8; Pr
27:1; Isa 55:6; 2Co 6:2; Heb 4:7

There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to — Lu 15:7,10

Ministers should rejoice over their people on their — 2Co 7:9

Should be evidenced by fruits — Isa 1:16,17; Da 4:27; Mt 3:8;
Ac 26:20

Should be accompanied by

Humility. — 2Ch 7:14; Jas 4:9,10

Shame and confusion. — Ezr 9:6-15; Jer 31:19; Eze 16:61,63; Da
9:7,8

Self-abhorrence. — Job 42:6

Confession. — Le 26:40; Job 33:27

Faith. — Mt 21:32; Mr 1:15; Ac 20:21

Prayer. — 1Ki 8:33; Ac 8:22

Conversion. — Ac 3:19; 26:20

Turning from sin. — 2Ch 6:26

Turning from idolatry. — Eze 14:6; 1Th 1:9

Greater zeal in the path of duty. — 2Co 7:11

Exhortations to — Eze 14:6; 18:30; Ac 2:38; 3:19

The wicked

Averse to. — Jer 8:6; Mt 21:32

Not led to by the judgments of God. — Re 9:20,21; 16:9

Not led to, by miraculous interference. — Lu 16:30,31

Neglect the time given for. — Re 2:21

Condemned for neglecting. — Mt 11:20

Danger of neglecting — Mt 11:20-24; Lu 13:3,5; Re 2:22

Neglect of, followed by swift judgment — Re 2:5,16

Denied to apostates — Heb 6:4-6

Illustrated — Lu 15:18-21; 18:13

The Prodigal Son. — Lu 15:17-19

The Repentant Son. — Mt 21:29

Paul. — Ga 1:23

True — Exemplified

Israelites. — Jdj 10:15,16

David. — 2Sa 12:13

Manasseh. — 2Ch 33:12,13

Job. — Job 42:6

Nineveh. — Jon 3:5-8; Mt 12:41

Peter. — Mt 26:75

Zacchaeus. — Lu 19:8

Thief on the Cross. — Lu 23:40,41

Corinthians. — 2Co 7:9,10

False — Exemplified

Saul. — 1Sa 15:24-30

Ahab. — 1Ki 21:27-29

Judas. — Mt 27:3-5

Rephaim, or Giants, The

Subdued by Chedorlaomer — Ge 14:5

Dwelt in Canaan — Jos 17:15

Og the king of Bashan was of — Jos 13:12

The valley of

A border of Judah. — Jos 15:8

Was exceedingly fruitful. — Isa 17:5

David obtained victories over the Philistines in. — 2Sa
5:18,25

The last of, destroyed by David and his warriors — 1Sa
17:4,49,50; 2Sa 21:15-22

Reproof

God gives reproof to his own children — 2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; Ps
94:12; 119:67,71,75; Heb 12:6,7

God gives, to the wicked — Ps 50:21; Isa 51:20

Christ sent to give — Isa 2:4; 11:3

The Holy Spirit gives — Joh 16:7,8

Christ gives, in love — Re 3:19

On account of

Impenitence. — Mt 11:20-24

Not understanding. — Mt 16:9,11; Mr 7:18; Lu 24:25; Joh 8:43;
13:7,8

Hardness of heart. — Mr 8:17; 16:14

Fearfulness. — Mr 4:40; Lu 24:37,38

Unbelief. — Mt 17:17,20; Mr 16:14

Vain boasting. — Lu 22:34

Hypocrisy. — Mt 15:7; 23:13

Reviling Christ. — Lu 23:40

Unruly conduct. — 1Th 5:14

Oppressing out brethren. — Ne 5:7

Sinful practices. — Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16

The Scriptures are profitable for — Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16

When from God

Is for correction. — Ps 39:11

Is despised by the wicked. — Pr 1:30

Should not discourage saints. — Heb 12:5

Pray that it be not be in anger. — Ps 6:1

Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance. — 1Sa
12:20-25

Declared to be

Better than secret love. — Pr 27:5

Better than the praise of fools. — Ec 7:5

An excellent oil. — Ps 141:5

More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool. — Pr 17:10

A proof of faithful friendship — Pr 27:6

Leads to

Understanding. — Pr 15:32

Knowledge. — Pr 19:25

Wisdom. — Pr 15:31; 29:15

Honour. — Pr 13:18

Happiness. — Pr 6:23

Eventually brings more respect than flattery — Pr 28:23

Of those who offend, a warning to others — Le 19:17; Ac
5:3,4,9; 1Ti 5:20; Tit 1:10,13

Hypocrites not qualified to give — Mt 7:5

Ministers are sent to give — Jer 44:4; Eze 3:17

Ministers are empowered to give — Mic 3:8

Ministers should give

Openly. — 1Ti 5:20

Fearlessly. — Eze 2:3-7

With all authority. — Tit 2:15

With longsuffering &c. — 2Ti 4:2

Unreservedly. — Isa 58:1

Sharply, if necessary. — Tit 1:13

With Christian love. — 2Th 3:15

They who give, are hated by scorners — Pr 9:8; 15:12

Hatred of, a proof of brutishness — Pr 12:1

Hatred of, leads to destruction — Pr 15:10; 29:1

Contempt of, leads to remorse — Pr 5:12

Rejection of, leads to error — Pr 10:17

Saints should

Give. — Le 19:17; Eph 5:11

Give no occasion for. — Php 2:15

Receive kindly. — Ps 141:5

Love those who give. — Pr 9:8

Delight in those who give. — Pr 24:25

Attention to a proof of prudence — Pr 15:5

Exemplified

Samuel. — 1Sa 13:13

Nathan. — 2Sa 12:7-9

Ahijah. — 1Ki 14:7-11

Elijah. — 1Ki 21:20

Elisha. — 2Ki 5:26

Joab. — 1Ch 21:3

Shemaiah. — 2Ch 12:5

Hanani. — 2Ch 16:7

Zechariah. — 2Ch 24:20

Daniel. — Da 5:22,23

John the Baptist. — Mt 3:7; Lu 3:19

Stephen. — Ac 7:51

Peter. — Ac 8:20

Paul. — 1Co 1:10-13; 5:1-5; 6:1-8; 11:17-22; Ga 2:11

Reptiles

Created by God — Ge 1:24,25

Made for praise and glory of God — Ps 148:10

Placed under the dominion of man — Ge 1:26

Unclean and not eaten — Le 11:31,40-43; Ac 10:11-14

Mentioned in scripture

Chameleon. — Le 11:30

Lizard. — Le 11:30

Tortoise. — Le 11:29

Snail. — Le 11:30; Ps 58:8

Frog. — Ex 8:2; Re 16:13

Horseleech. — Pr 30:15

Scorpion. — De 8:15

Serpent. — Job 26:13; Mt 7:10

Flying fiery serpent. — De 8:15; Isa 30:6

Dragon. — De 32:33; Job 30:29; Jer 9:11

Viper. — Ac 28:3

Adder or Asp. — Ps 58:4; 91:13; Pr 23:32

Cockatrice or basilisk. — Isa 11:8; 59:5

Solomon wrote a history of — 1Ki 4:33

Worshipped by Gentiles — Ro 1:23

No image of similitude of, to be made for worshipping — De
4:16,18

Jews condemned for worshipping — Eze 8:10

Resignation

Christ set and example of — Mt 26:39-44; Joh 12:27; 18:11

Commanded — Ps 37:7; 46:10

Should be exhibited in

Submission to the will of God. — 2Sa 15:26; Ps 42:5,11; Mt
6:10

Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes. — Ro
9:20,21

The prospect of death. — Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:16-5:1

Loss of goods. — Job 1:15,16,21

Loss of children. — Job 1:18,19,21

Chastisements. — Heb 12:9

Bodily suffering. — Job 2:8-10

The wicked are devoid of — Pr 19:3

Exhortation to — Ps 37:1-11

Motives to

God’s greatness. — Ps 46:10

God’s love. — Heb 12:6

God’s justice. — Ne 9:33

God’s wisdom. — Ro 11:32,33

God’s faithfulness. — 1Pe 4:19

Our own sinfulness. — La 3:39; Mic 7:9

Exemplified

Jacob. — Ge 43:14

Aaron. — Le 10:3

Israelites. — Jdj 10:15

Eli. — 1Sa 3:18

David. — 2Sa 12:23

Hezekiah. — 2Ki 20:19

Job. — Job 2:10

Stephen. — Ac 7:59

Paul. — Ac 21:13

Disciples. — Ac 21:14

Peter. — 2Pe 1:14

Resurrection, The

A doctrine of the Old Testament — Job 19:26; Ps 16:10; 49:15;
Isa 26:19; Da 12:2; Ho 13:14

A first principle of the gospel — 1Co 15:13,14; Heb 6:1,2

Expected by the Jews — Joh 11:24; Heb 11:35

Denied by the Sadducees — Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27; Ac 23:8

Explained away by false teachers — 2Ti 2:18

Called in question by some in the church — 1Co 15:12

Is not incredible — Mr 12:24; Ac 26:8

Is not contrary to reason — Joh 12:24; 1Co 15:35-49

Assumed and proved by our Lord — Mt 22:29-32; Lu 14:14; Joh
5:28,29

Preached by the Apostles — Ac 4:2; 17:18; 24:15

Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals — Mt
9:25; 27:53; Lu 7:14; Joh 11:44; Heb 11:35

Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ — 1Co
15:12-20

Effected by the power of

God. — Mt 22:29

Christ. — Joh 5:28,29; 6:39,40,44

The Holy Spirit. — Ro 8:11

Shall be of all the dead — Joh 5:28; Ac 24:15; Re 20:13

Saints in, shall

Rise through Christ. — Joh 11:25; Ac 4:2; 1Co 15:21,22

Rise first. — 1Co 15:23; 1Th 4:16

Rise to eternal life. — Da 12:2; Joh 5:29

Be glorified with Christ. — Col 3:4

Be as the angels. — Mt 22:30

Have incorruptible bodies. — 1Co 15:42

Have glorious bodies. — 1Co 15:43

Have powerful bodies. — 1Co 15:43

Have spiritual bodies. — 1Co 15:44

Have bodies like Christ’s. — Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2

Be recompensed. — Lu 14:14

Saints should look forward to — Da 12:13; Php 3:11; 2Co 5:1

Of saints shall be followed by the change of those then alive —
1Co 15:51; 1Th 4:17

The preaching of, caused

Mocking. — Ac 17:32

Persecution. — Ac 23:6; 24:11-15

Blessedness of those who have part in the first — Re 20:6

Of the wicked, shall be to

Shame and everlasting contempt. — Da 12:2

Damnation. — Joh 5:29

Illustrative of the new birth — Joh 5:25

Illustrated — Eze 37:1-10; 1Co 15:36,37

Resurrection of Christ, The

Foretold by the prophets — Ps 16:10; Ac 13:34,35; Isa 26:19

Foretold by Himself — Mt 20:19; Mr 9:9; 14:28; Joh 2:19-22

Was necessary to

The fulfilment of Scripture. — Lu 24:45,46

Forgiveness of sins. — 1Co 15:17

Justification. — Ro 4:25; 8:34

Hope. — 1Co 15:19

The efficacy of preaching. — 1Co 15:14

The efficacy of faith. — 1Co 15:14,17

A proof of his being the Son of God — Ps 2:7; Ac 13:33; Ro 1:4

Effected by

The power of God. — Ac 2:24; 3:15; Ro 8:11; Eph 1:20; Col 2:12

His own power. — Joh 2:19; 10:18

The power of the Holy Spirit. — 1Pe 3:18

On the first day of the week — Mr 16:9

On the third day after his death — Mr 16:9

On the third day after His death — Lu 24:46; Ac 10:40; 1Co
15:4

The apostles

At first did not understand the predictions respecting. — Mr
9:10; Joh 20:9

Very slow to believe. — Mr 16:13; Lu 24:9,11,37,38

Reproved for their unbelief of. — Mr 16:14

He appeared after to

Mary Magdalene. — Mr 16:9; Joh 20:18

The women. — Mt 28:9

Simon Peter. — Lu 24:34

Two disciples. — Lu 24:13-31

Apostles, except Thomas. — Joh 20:19,24

Apostles, Thomas being present. — Joh 20:26

Apostles at the sea of Tiberias. — Joh 21:1

Apostles in Galilee. — Mt 28:16,17

About five hundred brethren. — 1Co 15:6

James. — 1Co 15:7

All the Apostles. — Lu 24:51; Ac 1:9; 1Co 15:7

Paul. — 1Co 15:8

Fraud impossible in — Mt 27:63-66

He gave many infallible proofs of — Lu 24:35,39,43; Joh
20:20,27; Ac 1:3

Was attested by

Angels. — Mt 28:5-7; Lu 24:4-7,23

Apostles. — Ac 1:22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33

His enemies. — Mt 28:11-15

Asserted and preached by the Apostles — Ac 25:19; 26:23

Saints

Begotten to a lively hope. — 1Pe 1:3,21

Desire to know the power of. — Php 3:10

Should keep, in remembrance. — 2Ti 2:8

Shall rise in the likeness of. — Ro 6:5; 1Co 15:49; Php 3:21

Is an emblem of the new birth — Ro 6:4; Col 2:12

The first-fruits of our resurrection — Ac 26:23; 1Co 15:20,23

The truth of the gospel involved in — 1Co 15:14,15

Followed by his exaltation — Ac 4:10,11; Ro 8:34; Eph 1:20; Php
2:9,10; Re 1:18

An assurance of the judgment — Ac 17:31

Typified

Isaac. — Ge 22:13; Heb 11:19

Jonah. — Jon 2:10; Mt 12:40

Reuben, the Tribe Of

Descended from Jacob’s first son — Ge 29:32

Predictions respecting — Ge 49:4; De 33:6

Persons selected from

To number the people. — Nu 1:5

To spy out the land. — Nu 13:4

Strength of, on leaving Egypt — Nu 1:20,21

Led the second division of Israel in their journey’s — Nu
10:18

Encamped with its standard south of the tabernacle — Nu 2:10

Offering of, at the dedication — Nu 7:30-35

Families of — Nu 26:5,6,8,9

Obtained inheritance east of Jordan on condition of helping to
conquer Canaan — Nu 32:1-33; De 3:18-20

Bounds of their inheritance — De 3:16,17; Jos 13:15-23

Strength of, at the time of receiving their inheritance — Nu
26:7

Cities built by — Nu 32:37,38

On Ebal, said amen to the curses — De 27:13

Dismissed by Joshua after the conquest of Canaan — Jos 22:1-9

Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the
other tribes — Jos 22:10-29

Did not assist against Sisera — Jdj 5:15,16

Some of, at David’s coronation — 1Ch 12:37,38

Officers appointed over, by David — 1Ch 26:32; 27:16

Took land of the Hagarites — 1Ch 5:10,18-22

Invaded and conquered by Hazael king of Syria — 2Ki 10:32,33

Carried away by Tiglathpileser — 2Ki 15:29; 1Ch 5:6,26

Remarkable persons of

Dathan, Abiram, and On. — Nu 16:1; 26:9,10

Adina &c. — 1Ch 11:42

Revenge

Forbidden by our Lord — Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro
12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9

Christ an example of forbearing — Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23

Rebuked by Christ — Lu 9:54,55

Inconsistent with Christian spirit — Lu 9:55

Proceeds from a spiteful heart — Eze 25:15

Instead of taking, we should

Trust in God. — Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16

Exhibit love. — Le 19:18; Lu 6:35

Give place to wrath. — Ro 12:19

Exercise forbearance. — Mt 5:38-41

Bless. — Ro 12:14

Overcome others by kindness. — Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20

Keep others from taking — 1Sa 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9

Be thankful for being kept from taking — 1Sa 25:32,33

The wicked are earnest after — Jer 20:10

Punishment for — Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12

Exemplified

Simon and Levi. — Ge 34:25

Samson. — Jdj 15:7,8; 16:28-30

Joab. — 2Sa 3:27

Absalom. — 2Sa 13:23-29

Jezebel. — 1Ki 19:2

Ahab. — 1Ki 22:26

Haman. — Es 3:8-15

Edomites. — Eze 25:12

Philistines. — Eze 25:15

Herodias. — Mr 6:19-24

James and John. — Lu 9:54

Chief priests. — Ac 5:33

Jews. — Ac 7:54,59; 23:12

Reviling and Reproaching

Forbidden — 1Pe 3:9

Of rulers specially forbidden — Ex 22:28; Ac 23:4,5

The wicked utter, against

God. — Ps 74:22; 79:12

God, by opposing the poor. — Pr 14:31

Christ. — Mt 27:39; Lu 7:34

Saints. — Ps 102:8; Zep 2:8

Rulers. — 2Pe 2:10,11; Jude 1:8,9

Of Christ, predicted — Ps 69:9; Ro 15:3; Ps 89:51

The conduct of Christ under — 1Pe 2:23

Saints

Endure. — 1Ti 4:10; Heb 10:33

Endure for God’s sake. — Ps 69:7

Endure for Christ’s sake. — Lu 6:22

Should expect. — Mt 10:25

Should not fear. — Isa 51:7

Sometimes depressed by. — Ps 42:10,11; 44:16; 69:20

May take pleasure in. — 2Co 12:10

Supported under. — 2Co 12:10

Trust in God under. — Ps 57:3; 119:42

Pray under. — 2Ki 19:4,16; Ps 89:50

Return blessings for. — 1Co 4:12; 1Pe 3:9

Ministers should not fear — Eze 2:6

Happiness of enduring, for Christ’s sake — 1Pe 4:14

Blessedness of enduring, for Christ’s sake — Mt 5:11; Lu 6:22

Excludes from heaven — 1Co 6:10

Punishment for — Zep 2:8,9; Mt 5:22

Exemplified

Joseph’s brethren. — Ge 37:19

Goliath. — 1Sa 17:43

Michal. — 2Sa 6:20

Shimei. — 2Sa 16:7,8

Sennacherib. — Isa 37:17,23,24

Moabites and Ammonites. — Zep 2:8

Pharisees. — Mt 12:24

Jews. — Mt 27:39,40; Joh 8:48

Malefactor. — Lu 23:39

Athenian philosophers. — Ac 17:18

Reward of Saints, The

Is from God — Ro 2:7; Col 3:24; Heb 11:6

Is of grace, through faith alone — Ro 4:4,5,16; 11:6

Is of God’s good pleasure — Mt 20:14,15; Lu 12:32

Prepared by God — Heb 11:16

Prepared by Christ — Joh 14:2

As servants of Christ — Col 3:24

Not on account of their merits — Ro 4:4,5

Described as

Being with Christ. — Joh 12:26; 14:3; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17

Beholding the face of God. — Ps 17:15; Mt 5:8; Re 22:4

Beholding the glory of Christ. — Joh 17:24

Being glorified with Christ. — Ro 8:17,18; Col 3:4; Php 3:21;
1Jo 3:2

Sitting in judgment with Christ. — Da 7:22; Mt 19:28; Lu 22:30;
1Co 6:2

Reigning with Christ. — 2Ti 2:12; Re 3:21; 5:10; 20:4

Reigning for ever and ever. — Re 22:5

A crown of righteousness. — 2Ti 4:8

A crown of glory. — 1Pe 5:4

A crown of life. — Jas 1:12; Re 2:10

An incorruptible crown. — 1Co 9:25

Joint heirship with Christ. — Ro 8:17

Inheritance of all things. — Re 21:7

Inheritance with saints in light. — Ac 20:32; 26:18; Col 1:12

Inheritance eternal. — Heb 9:15

Inheritance incorruptible. — 1Pe 1:4

A kingdom. — Mt 25:34; Lu 22:29

A kingdom immovable. — Heb 12:28

Shining as the stars. — Da 12:3

Everlasting light. — Isa 60:19

Everlasting life. — Lu 18:30; Joh 6:40; 17:2,3; Ro 2:7; 6:23;
1Jo 5:11

An enduring substance. — Heb 10:34

A house eternal in the heavens. — 2Co 5:1

A city which had foundation. — Heb 11:10

Entering into the joy of the Lord. — Mt 25:21; Heb 12:2

Rest. — Heb 4:9; Re 14:13

Fulness of joy. — Ps 16:11

The prize of the high calling of God in Christ. — Php 3:14

Treasure in heaven. — Mt 19:21; Lu 12:33

An eternal weight of glory. — 2Co 4:17

Is great — Mt 5:12; Lu 6:35; Heb 10:35

Is full — 2Jo 1:8

Is sure — Pr 11:18

Is satisfying — Ps 17:15

Is inestimable — Isa 64:4; 1Co 2:9

Saints may feel confident of — Ps 73:24; Isa 25:8,9; 2Co 5:1;
2Ti 4:8

Hope of, a cause of rejoicing — Ro 5:2

Be careful not to lose — 2Jo 1:8

The prospect of, should lead to

Diligence. — 2Jo 1:8

Pressing forward. — Php 3:14

Enduring suffering for Christ. — 2Co 4:16-18; Heb 11:26

Faithfulness to death. — Re 2:10

Present afflictions not to be compared with — Ro 8:18; 2Co
5:17

Shall be given at the second coming of Christ — Mt 16:27; Re
22:12

Riches

The true riches — Eph 3:8; 1Co 1:30; Col 2:3; 1Pe 2:7

God gives — 1Sa 2:7; Ec 5:19

To God belongs this world’s riches — Hag 2:8

God gives power to obtain — De 8:18

The blessing of the Lord brings — Pr 10:22

Give worldly power — Pr 22:7

Described as

Temporary. — Pr 27:24

Uncertain. — 1Ti 6:17

Unsatisfying. — Ec 4:8; 5:10

Corruptible. — Jas 5:2; 1Pe 1:18

Fleeting. — Pr 23:5; Re 18:16,17

Deceitful. — Mt 13:22

Liable to be stolen. — Mt 6:19

Perishable. — Jer 48:36

Thick clay. — Hab 2:6

Often an obstruction to the reception of the gospel — Mr
10:23-25

Deceitfulness of, chokes the word — Mt 13:22

The love of, the root of all evil — 1Ti 6:10

Often lead to

Pride. — Eze 28:5; Ho 12:8

Forgetting God. — De 8:13,14

Denying God. — Pr 30:8,9

Forsaking God. — De 32:15

Rebelling against God. — Ne 9:25,26

Rejecting Christ. — Mt 19:22; 10:22

Self-sufficiency. — Pr 28:11

Anxiety. — Ec 5:12

An overbearing spirit. — Pr 18:23

Violence. — Mic 6:12

Oppression. — Jas 2:6

Fraud. — Jas 5:4

Sensual indulgence. — Lu 16:19; Jas 5:5

Life consists not in abundance of — Lu 12:15

Be not over-anxious for — Pr 30:8

Labour not for — Pr 23:4

They who covet

Fall into temptation and a snare. — 1Ti 6:9

Fall into hurtful lusts. — 1Ti 6:9

Err from the faith. — 1Ti 6:10

Use unlawful means to acquire. — Pr 28:20

Bring trouble on themselves. — 1Ti 6:10

Bring trouble on their families. — Pr 15:27

Profit not in the day of wrath — Pr 11:4

Cannot secure prosperity — Jas 1:11

Cannot redeem the soul — Ps 49:6-9; 1Pe 1:18

Cannot deliver in the day of God’s wrath — Zep 1:18; Re
6:15-17

They who possess, should

Ascribe them to God. — 1Ch 29:12

Not trust in them. — Job 31:24; 1Ti 6:17

Not set the heart on them. — Ps 62:10

Not boast of obtaining them. — De 8:17

Not glory in them. — Jer 9:23

Not hoard them up. — Mt 6:19

Devote them to God’s service. — 1Ch 29:3; Mr 12:42-44

Give of them to the poor. — Mt 19:21; 1Jo 3:17

Use them in promoting the salvation of others. — Lu 16:9

Be liberal in all things. — 1Ti 6:18

Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give. — 1Ch 29:14

Not to be high-minded. — 1Ti 6:17

When converted, rejoice in being humbled. — Jas 1:9,10

Heavenly treasures superior to — Mt 6:19,20

Of the wicked laid up for the just — Pr 13:22

The wicked

Often increase in. — Ps 73:12

Often spend their day in. — Job 21:13

Swallow down. — Job 20:15

Trust in the abundance of. — Ps 52:7

Heap up. — Job 27:16; Ps 39:6; Ec 2:26

Keep, to their hurt. — Ec 5:13

Boast themselves in. — Ps 49:6; 52:7

Profit not by. — Pr 11:4; 13:7; Ec 5:11

Have trouble with. — Pr 15:6; 1Ti 6:9,10

Must leave, to others. — Ps 49:10

Vanity of heaping up — Ps 39:6; Ec 5:10,11

Guilt of trusting in — Job 31:24,28; Eze 28:4,5,8

Guilt of rejoicing in — Job 31:25,28

Denunciations against those who

Get, by vanity. — Pr 13:11; 21:6

Get, unlawfully. — Jer 17:11

Increase, by oppression. — Pr 22:16; Hab 2:6-8; Mic 2:2,3

Hoard up. — Ec 5:13,14; Jas 5:3

Trust in. — Pr 11:28

Receive their consolation. — Lu 6:24

Abuse. — Jas 5:1,5

Spend, upon their appetite. — Job 20:15-17

Folly and danger of trusting to — Illustrated. — Lu 12:16-21

Danger of misusing — Illustrated — Lu 16:19-25

Examples of saints possessing

Abram. — Ge 13:2

Lot. — Ge 13:5,6

Isaac. — Ge 26:13,14

Jacob. — Ge 32:5,10

Joseph. — Ge 45:8,13

Boaz. — Ru 2:1

Barzillai. — 2Sa 19:32

Shunammite. — 2Ki 4:8

David. — 1Ch 29:28

Jehoshaphat. — 2Ch 17:5

Hezekiah. — 2Ch 32:27-29

Job. — Job 1:3

Joseph of Arimathea. — Mt 27:57

Zacchaeus. — Lu 19:2

Dorcas. — Ac 9:36

Examples of those truly rich — Mt 5:8; 8:10; 13:45,46; Lu
10:42; Joh 1:45; Php 3:8; Jas 2:5; 1Pe 2:7; Re 3:18

Examples of wicked men possessing

Laban. — Ge 30:30

Esau. — Ge 36:7

Nabal. — 1Sa 25:2

Haman. — Es 5:11

Ammonites. — Jer 49:4

People of Tyre. — Eze 28:5

Young man. — Mt 19:22

Righteousness

Is obedience to God’s law — De 6:25; Ro 10:5; Lu 1:6; Ps 1:2

God loves — Ps 11:7

God looks for — Isa 5:7

Christ

Is the Son of. — Mal 4:2

Loves. — Ps 45:7; Heb 1:9

Was girt with. — Isa 11:5

Put on, as breast-plate. — Isa 59:17

Was sustained by. — Isa 59:16

Preached. — Ps 40:9

Fulfilled all. — Mt 3:15

Is made to his people. — 1Co 1:30

Is the end of the law for. — Ro 10:4

Has brought in everlasting. — Da 9:24

Shall judge with. — Ps 72:2; Isa 11:4; Ac 17:31; Re 19:11

Shall reign in. — Ps 45:6; Isa 32:1; Heb 1:8

Shall execute. — Ps 99:4; Jer 23:6

None, by nature have — Job 15:14; Ps 14:3; Ro 3:10

Cannot come by the law — Ga 2:21; 3:21

No justification by works of — Ro 3:20; 9:31,32; Ga 2:16

No salvation by works of — Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5

Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of — Lu 18:9; Ro
10:3

The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of —
De 9:5

Saints

Have, in Christ. — Isa 45:24; 54:17; 2Co 5:21

Have, imputed. — Ro 4:11,22

Are covered with the robe of. — Isa 61:10

Receive, from God. — Ps 24:5

Are renewed in. — Eph 4:24

Are led in the paths of. — Ps 23:3

Are servants of. — Ro 6:16,18

Characterised by. — Ge 18:25; Ps 1:5,6

Know. — Isa 51:7

Do. — 1Jo 2:29; 3:7

Work, by faith. — Heb 11:33

Follow after. — Isa 51:1

Put on. — Job 29:14

Wait for the hope of. — Ga 5:5

Pray for the spirit of. — Ps 51:10

Hunger and thirst after. — Mt 5:6

Walk before God in. — 1Ki 3:6

Offer the sacrifice of. — Ps 4:5; 51:19

Put no trust in their own. — Php 3:6-8

Count their own, as filthy rags. — Isa 64:6

Should seek. — Zep 2:3

Should live in. — Tit 2:12; 1Pe 2:24

Should serve God in. — Lu 1:75

Should yield their members as instruments of. — Ro 6:13

Should yield their members servants to. — Ro 6:19

Should have on the breast-plate of. — Eph 6:14

Shall receive a crown of — 2Ti 4:8

Shall see God’s face in — Ps 17:15

Of saints endures forever — Ps 112:3,9; 2Co 9:9

An evidence of the new birth — 1Jo 2:29

The kingdom of God is — Ro 14:17

The fruit of the Spirit is in all — Eph 5:9

The Scriptures instruct in — 2Ti 3:16

Judgments designed to lead to — Isa 26:9

Chastisements yield the fruit of — Heb 12:11

Has no fellowship with unrighteousness — 2Co 6:14

Ministers should

Be preachers of. — 2Pe 2:5

Reason of. — Ac 24:25

Follow after. — 1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:22

Be clothed with. — Ps 132:9

Be armed with. — 2Co 6:7

Pray for the fruit of, in their people. — 2Co 9:10; Php 1:11

Keep saints in the right way — Pr 11:5; 13:6

Judgment should be executed in — Le 19:15

They who walk in, and follow

Are righteous. — 1Jo 3:7

Are the excellent of the earth. — Ps 16:3; Pr 12:26

Are accepted with God. — Ac 10:35

Are loved by God. — Ps 146:8; Pr 15:9

Are blessed by God. — Ps 5:12

Are heard by God. — Lu 18:7; Jas 5:16

Are objects of God’s watchful care. — Job 36:7; Ps 34:15; Pr
10:3; 1Pe 3:12

Are tried by God. — Ps 11:5

Are exalted by God. — Job 36:7

Dwell in security. — Isa 33:15,16

Are bold as a lion. — Pr 28:1

Are delivered out of all troubles. — Ps 34:19; Pr 11:8

Are never forsaken by God. — Ps 37:25

Are abundantly provided for. — Pr 13:25; Mt 6:25-33

Are enriched. — Ps 112:3; Pr 15:6

Think and desire good. — Pr 11:23; 12:5

Know the secret of the Lord. — Ps 25:14; Pr 3:32

Have their prayers heard. — Ps 34:17; Pr 15:29; 1Pe 3:12

Have their desires granted. — Pr 10:24

Find it with life and honour. — Pr 21:21

Shall hold on their way. — Job 17:9

Shall never be moved. — Ps 15:2,5; 55:22; Pr 10:30; 12:3

Shall be ever remembered. — Ps 112:6

Shall flourish as a branch. — Pr 11:28

Shall be glad in the Lord — Ps 64:10

Brings its own reward — Pr 11:18; Isa 3:10

Tends to life — Pr 11:19; 12:28

The work of, shall be peace — Isa 32:17

The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever — Isa
32:17

Is a crown of glory to the aged — Pr 16:31

The wicked

Are far from. — Ps 119:150; Isa 46:12

Are free from. — Ro 6:20

Are enemies of. — Ac 13:10

Leave off. — Am 5:7; Ps 36:3

Follow not after. — Ro 9:30

Do not. — 1Jo 3:10

Do not obey. — Ro 2:8; 2Th 2:12

Love lying rather than. — Ps 52:3

Make mention of God, not it. — Isa 48:1

Though favoured, will not learn. — Isa 26:10; Ps 106:43

Speak contemptuously against those who follow. — Ps 31:18; Mt
27:39-44

Hate those who follow. — Ps 34:21

Slay those who follow. — Ps 37:32; 1Jo 3:12; Mt 23:35

Should break off their sins by. — Da 4:27

Should awake to. — 1Co 15:34

Should sow to themselves in. — Ho 10:12

Vainly wish to die as those who follow. — Nu 23:10

The throne of kings established by — Pr 16:12; 25:5

Nations exalted by — Pr 14:34

Blessedness of

Having imputed, without works. — Ro 4:6

Doing. — Ps 106:3

Hungering and thirsting after. — Mt 5:6

Suffering for. — 1Pe 3:14

Being persecuted for. — Mt 5:10

Turning others to. — Da 12:3

Promised to the Church — Isa 32:16; 45:8; 61:11; 62:1

Promised to saints — Isa 60:21; 61:3

Exemplified

Jacob. — Ge 30:33

David. — 2Sa 22:21

Zacharias. — Lu 1:6

Abel. — Heb 11:4

Lot. — 2Pe 2:8

Righteousness Imputed

Predicted — Isa 56:1; Eze 16:14

Revealed in the gospel — Ro 1:17

Is of the Lord — Isa 54:17

Described as

The righteousness of faith. — Ro 4:13; 9:30; 10:6

The righteousness of God, without the law. — Ro 3:21

The righteousness of God by faith in Christ. — Ro 3:22

Christ being made righteousness to us. — 1Co 1:30

Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ. — 2Co 5:21

Christ is the end of the law for — Ro 10:4

Christ called THE LORD OF OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS — Jer 23:6

Christ brings in an everlasting righteousness — Da 9:24

Is a free gift — Ro 5:17

God’s righteousness never to be abolished — Isa 5:16

The promises made through — Ro 4:13

Saints

Have, on believing. — Ro 4:5,11,24

Clothed with the robe of righteousness. — Isa 61:10

Exalted in righteousness. — Ps 89:16

Desire to be found in. — Php 3:9

Glory in having. — Isa 45:24,25

Exhortation to seek righteousness — Mt 6:33

The Gentiles attained to — Ro 9:30

Blessedness of those who have — Ro 4:6

The Jews

Ignorant of. — Ro 10:3

Stumble at righteousness by faith. — Ro 9:32

Submit not to. — Ro 10:3

Exemplified

Abraham. — Ro 4:9,22; Ga 3:6

Paul. — Php 3:7-9

Righteousness of God, The

Is part of his character — Ps 7:9; 116:5; 119:137

Described as

Very high. — Ps 71:19

Abundant. — Ps 48:10

Beyond computation. — Ps 71:15

Everlasting. — Ps 119:142

Enduring for ever. — Ps 111:3

The habitation of his throne. — Ps 97:2

Christ acknowledged — Joh 17:25

Christ committed his cause to — 1Pe 2:23

Angels acknowledge — Re 16:5

Exhibited in

His testimonies. — Ps 119:138,144

His commandments. — De 4:8; Ps 119:172

His judgments. — Ps 19:9; 119:7,62

His word. — Ps 119:123

His ways. — Ps 145:17

His acts. — Jdj 5:11; 1Sa 12:7

His government. — Ps 96:13; 98:9

The gospel. — Ps 85:10; Ro 3:25,26

The final judgment. — Ac 17:31

The punishment of the wicked. — Ro 2:5; 2Th 1:6; Re 16:7; 19:2

Shown to the posterity of saints — Ps 103:17

Shown openly before the heathen — Ps 98:2

God delights in the exercise of — Jer 9:24

The heavens shall declare — Ps 50:6; 97:6

Saints

Ascribe, to him. — Job 36:3; Da 9:7

Acknowledge, in his dealings. — Ezr 9:15

Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. — Jer 12:1; Ps
73:12-17

Recognise, in the fulfilment of his promises. — Ne 9:8

Confident of beholding. — Mic 7:9

Upheld by. — Isa 41:10

Do not conceal. — Ps 40:10

Mention, only. — Ps 71:16

Talk of. — Ps 35:28; 71:15,24

Declare to others. — Ps 22:31

Magnify. — Ps 7:17; 51:14; 145:7

Plead in prayer. — Ps 143:11; Da 9:16

Leads God to love righteousness — Ps 11:7

We should pray

To be led in. — Ps 5:8

To be quickened in. — Ps 119:40

To be delivered in. — Ps 31:1; 71:2

To be answered in. — Ps 143:1

To be judged according to. — Ps 35:24

For its continued manifestation. — Ps 36:10

His care and defence of his people designed to teach — Mic
6:4,5

The wicked have no interest in — Ps 69:27

Illustrated — Ps 36:6

Rings

Antiquity of — Ge 24:22; 38:18

Made of gold and set with precious stones — Nu 31:50,51; Song
5:14

Were worn

On the hands. — Ge 41:42

On the arms. — 2Sa 1:10

In the ears. — Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12

In the nose. — Isa 3:21

Rich men distinguished by — Jas 2:2

Women of rank adorned with — Isa 3:16,21

Of kings

Used for sealing decrees. — Es 3:12; 8:8,10

Given to favourites as a mark of honour. — Ge 41:42; Es 3:10;
8:2

Numbers of, taken from Midianites — Nu 31:50

Illustrative

Of the glory of Christ. — Song 5:14

(Put on the hands,) of favour. — Lu 15:22

Rivers

Source of — Job 28:10; Ps 104:8,10

Enclosed within banks — Da 12:5

Flow through valleys — Ps 104:8,10

Some of

Great and mighty. — Ge 15:18; Ps 74:15

Deep. — Eze 47:5; Zec 10:11

Broad. — Isa 33:21

Rapid. — Jdj 5:21

Parted into many streams. — Ge 2:10; Isa 11:5

Run into the sea — Ec 1:7; Eze 47:8

God’s power over, unlimited — Isa 50:2; Na 1:4

Useful for

Supplying drink to the people. — Jer 2:18

Commerce. — Isa 23:3

Promoting vegetation. — Ge 2:10

Bathing. — Ex 2:5

Baptism often performed in — Mt 3:6

Of Canaan abounded with fish — Le 11:9,10

Banks of

Covered with flags. — Ex 2:3,5

Planted with trees. — Eze 47:7

Frequented by doves. — Song 5:12

Frequented by wild beasts. — Jer 49:19

Places of common resort. — Ps 137:1

Frequently overflowed. — Jos 3:15; 1Ch 12:15

Peculiarly fruitful. — Ps 1:3; Isa 32:20

Gardens often made beside — Nu 24:6

Cities often built beside — Ps 46:4; 137:1

Often the boundaries of kingdoms — Jos 22:25; 1Ki 4:24

Mentioned in scripture

Of Eden. — Ge 2:10

Of Jotbath. — De 10:7

Of Ethiopia. — Isa 18:1

Of Babylon. — Ps 137:1

Of Egypt. — Ge 15:18

Of Damascus. — 2Ki 5:12

Of Ahava. — Ezr 8:15

Of Judah. — Joe 3:18

Of Philippi. — Ac 16:13

Abana. — 2Ki 5:12

Arnon. — De 2:36; Jos 12:1

Chebar. — Eze 1:1,3; 10:15,20

Euphrates. — Ge 2:14

Gihon. — Ge 2:13

Gozan. — 2Ki 17:6; 1Ch 5:26

Hiddekel. — Ge 2:14

Jabbok. — De 2:37; Jos 12:2

Jordan. — Jos 3:8; 2Ki 5:10

Kanah. — Jos 16:8

Kishon. — Jdj 5:21

Pharpar. — 2Ki 5:12

Pison. — Ge 2:11

Ulai. — Da 8:16

Many, fordable in some places — Ge 32:22; Jos 2:7; Isa 16:2

Illustrative

Of the abundance of grace in Christ. — Isa 32:2; Joh 1:16

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. — Ps 46:4; Isa
41:18; 43:19,20; Joh 7:38,39

Of heavy afflictions. — Ps 69:2; Isa 43:2

Of abundance. — Job 20:17; 29:6

Of people flying from judgments. — Isa 23:10

(Steady course of,) of peace of saints. — Isa 66:12

(Fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity
of saints. — Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8

(Drying up of,) of God’s judgments. — Isa 19:1-8; Jer 51:36; Na
1:4; Zec 10:11

(Overflowing of,) of God’s judgments. — Isa 8:7,8; 28:2,18; Jer
47:2

Rocks

Often composed of Flint — De 8:15; 32:13

Described as

Hard. — Jer 5:3

Durable. — Job 19:24

Barren. — Eze 26:4,14; Am 6:12; Lu 8:6

Often sharp-pointed and craggy — 1Sa 14:4

Often had holes and clefts — Ex 33:22

Were a defence to a country — Isa 33:16

Dreaded by mariners — Ac 27:20

Inhabited by

Wild goats. — Job 39:1

Conies. — Ps 104:18; Pr 30:26

Doves. — Song 2:14; Jer 48:28

Eagles. — Job 39:28; Jer 49:16

The olive tree flourished amongst — De 32:13; Job 29:6

Bees often made their honey amongst — De 32:13; Ps 81:16

Used as

Altars. — Jdj 6:20,21,26; 13:19

Places for idolatrous worship. — Isa 57:5

Places of Observation. — Ex 33:21; Nu 23:9

Places of safety in danger. — 1Sa 13:6; Isa 2:19; Jer 16:16; Re
6:15

Places for shelter by the poor in their distress. — Job 24:8;
30:3,6

The shadow of, grateful to travellers during the heat of the day
— Isa 32:2

Houses often built on — Mt 7:24,25

Tombs often hewn out of — Isa 22:16; Mt 27:60

Important events often engraved upon — Job 19:24

Mentioned in scripture

Adullam. — 1Ch 11:15

Bozez. — 1Sa 14:4

Engedi. — 1Sa 24:1,2

Etam. — Jdj 15:8

Horeb in Rephidim. — Ex 17:1-6

Meribah in Kadesh. — Nu 20:1-11

Oreb. — Jdj 7:25; Isa 10:26

Rimmon. — Jdj 20:45

Seneh. — 1Sa 14:4

Selahammahlekoth in the wilderness of Maon. — 1Sa 23:25,28

Selah in the valley of salt. — 2Ki 14:7; 2Ch 25:11,12

Man’s industry in cutting through — Job 28:9,10

Hammers used for breaking — Jer 23:29

Casting down from, a punishment — 2Ch 25:12

Miracles connected with

Water brought from. — Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11

Fire ascended out of. — Jdj 6:21

Broken in pieces by the wind. — 1Ki 19:11

Rent at the death of Christ. — Mt 27:51

God’s power exhibited in removing — Job 14:18; Na 1:6

Illustrative of

God as creator of his people. — De 32:18

God as the strength of his people. — Ps 18:1,2; 67:2; Isa
17:10

God as defence of his people. — Ps 31:2,3

God as refuge of his people. — Ps 94:22

God as salvation of his people. — De 32:15; Ps 89:26; 95:1

Christ as refuge of his people. — Isa 32:2

Christ as foundation of his church. — Mt 16:18; 1Pe 2:6

Christ as source of spiritual gifts. — 1Co 10:4

Christ as a stumbling stone to the wicked. — Isa 8:14; Ro 9:33;
1Pe 2:8

A place of safety. — Ps 27:5; 40:2

Whatever we trust in. — De 32:31,37

The ancestor of a nation. — Isa 51:1

Roe, The

Clean and fit for food — De 12:15; 14:5

Male of, called the roebuck — 1Ki 4:23

Described as

Cheerful. — Pr 5:19

Wild. — 2Sa 2:18

Swift. — 1Ch 12:8

Inhabits the mountains — 1Ch 12:8

Often hunted by men — Pr 6:5

Illustrative of

Christ. — Song 2:9,17

The church. — Song 4:5; 7:3

A good wife. — Pr 5:19

The swift of foot. — 2Sa 2:18

Roman Empire, The

Called the world from its extent — Lu 2:1

Represented by the

Legs of iron in Nebuchadnezzar’s vision. — Da 2:33,40

Terrible beast in Daniel’s vision. — Da 7:7,19

Rome the capitol of — Ac 18:2; 19:21

Judea a province of, under a procurator or a governor — Lu 3:2;
Ac 23:34,26; 25:1

Allusions to military affairs of

Strict obedience to superiors. — Mt 8:8,9

Use of the panoply or defensive armour. — Ro 13:12; 2Co 6:7;
Eph 6:11-17

Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares.
— 2Ti 2:4

Hardship endured by soldiers. — 2Ti 2:3

The soldier’s special comrade who shared his toils and dangers.
— Php 2:25

Danger of sentinels’ sleeping. — Mt 28:13,14

Expunging from the muster roll name of soldiers guilty of
crimes. — Re 3:5

Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves. — 2Ti 4:7,8

Triumphs of victorious generals. — 2Co 2:14-16; Col 2:15

Different military officers. — Ac 21:31; 23:23,24

Italian and Augustus’ band. — Ac 10:1; 27:1

Allusions to judicial affairs of

Person accused, examined by scourging. — Ac 22:24,29

Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution. — Mt
27:26,27

Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed. —
Joh 19:19

Garments of those executed given to the soldiers. — Mt 27:35;
Joh 19:23

Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety. — Ac 21:33; 12:6; 2Ti
1:16; Ac 28:16

Accusers and accused confronted together. — Ac 23:35; 25:16-19

Accused person protected from popular violence. — Ac
23:20,24-27

Power of life and death vested in its authorities. — Joh
18:31,39,40; 19:10

All appeals made to the emperor. — Ac 25:11,12

Those who appealed to Caesar, to be brought before him. — Ac
26:32

Allusions to citizenship of

Obtained by purchase. — Ac 22:28

Obtained by birth. — Ac 22:28

Exempted from the degradation scourging. — Ac 16:37,38; 22:25

Allusions to grecian game adapted by

Gladiatorial fights. — 1Co 4:9; 15:32

Foot races. — 1Co 9:24; Php 2:16; 3:11-14; Heb 12:1,2

Wrestling. — Eph 6:12

Training of combatants. — 1Co 9:25,27

Crowning of conquerors. — 1Co 9:25; Php 3:14; 2Ti 4:8

Rules observed in conducting. — 2Ti 2:5

Emperors of, mentioned

Tiberius. — Lu 3:1

Augustus. — Lu 2:1

Claudius. — Ac 11:28

Nero. — Php 4:22; 2Ti 4:22

Predictions respecting

Its universal dominion. — Da 7:23

Its division into ten parts. — Da 2:41-43; 7:20,24

Origin of papal power in. — Da 7:8,20-25