Thematic Bible: The jews
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Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » The jews
How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?
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and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God.
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Circumcision » The jews » Despised as unclean those not of the
"It is not right," He said, "to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." "Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables."
Circumcision » The jews » Held no intercourse with those not of the
He said to them, "You know better than most that a Jew is strictly forbidden to associate with a Gentile or visit him; but God has taught me to call no one unholy or unclean.
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"You went into the houses of men who are not Jews," they said, "and you ate with them."
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For until certain persons came from James he had been accustomed to eat with Gentiles; but as soon as these persons came, he withdrew and separated himself for fear of the Circumcision party.
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Circumcision » The jews » Held it unlawful to intermarry with those not of the
Circumcision » The jews » Denominated by
And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.
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and when they perceived the mission which was graciously entrusted to me, they (that is to say, James, Peter, and John, who were considered to be the pillars of the Church)
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Covenants » The jews » Forbidden to make, with the nations of canaan
Covenants » The jews » Frequently made with other nations
Covenants » The jews » Regarded, as sacred
Covenants » The jews » Condemned for making, with idolatrous nations
Eyes » The jews » Wore their phylacteries between
And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,
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Eyes » The jews » Raised up, in prayer
Eyes » The jews » Not to make baldness between
Eyes » The jews » Cast, on the ground in humiliation
"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not so much as lift his eyes to Heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God, be reconciled to me, sinner that I am.'
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Gentiles » The jews » Not to follow the ways of
Gentiles » The jews » Never associated with
and, when Peter returned to Jerusalem, the champions of circumcision found fault with him. "You went into the houses of men who are not Jews," they said, "and you ate with them."
He said to them, "You know better than most that a Jew is strictly forbidden to associate with a Gentile or visit him; but God has taught me to call no one unholy or unclean.
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Gentiles » The jews » Permitted to have, as servants
Gentiles » The jews » Not to intermarry with
Gentiles » The jews » Often corrupted by
Gentiles » The jews » Despised, as if dogs
"It is not right," He said, "to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
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Gentiles » The jews » Dispersed amongst
The Jews therefore said to one another, "Where is he about to betake himself, so that we shall not find him? Will he betake himself to the Dispersion among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
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greed » Avaricious men, examples of » The jews
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.
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Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
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High places » The jews » Built, in all their streets
High places » The jews » Punished for
High places » The jews » Condemned for building
High places » The jews » Provoked God with
High places » The jews » Threatened with destruction of
High places » The jews » Built, in their cities
Horses » The jews » Condemned for trusting to
Idolatry » The jews » Practised, in egypt
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the canaanites in
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the assyrians in
Idolatry » The jews » Often mixed up, with God's worship
Idolatry » The jews » Forbidden to practice
Idolatry » The jews » Brought, out of egypt with them
"Our forefathers, however, would not submit to him, but spurned his authority and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. They said to Aaron, "'Make gods for us, to march in front of us; for as for this Moses who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.' "Moreover they made a calf at that time, and offered a sacrifice to the idol and kept rejoicing in the gods which their own hands had made.
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the moabites in
Idolatry » The jews » Followed the syrians in
Incense » The jews » Not accepted in offering, on account of sin
Incense » The jews » Punished for offering, to idols
Incense » The jews » Offered, to idols on altars of brick
Insanity » Of sin » The jews
As they listened to these words, they became infuriated and gnashed their teeth at him.
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Jerusalem » The jews » Prayed towards
Jerusalem » The jews » Prayed for the prosperity of
Jerusalem » The jews » Went up to, at the feasts
And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,
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Jerusalem » The jews » Lamented the affliction of
Jerusalem » The jews » Loved
the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christians of speaking
They laid hands on him, crying out, "Men of Israel, help! help! This is the man who goes everywhere preaching to everybody against the Jewish people and the Law and this place. And besides, he has even brought Gentiles into the Temple and has desecrated this holy place."
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Then they privately put forward men who declared, "We have heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses and against God." In this way they excited the people, the Elders, and the Scribes. At length they came upon him, seized him with violence, and took him before the Sanhedrin. Here they brought forward false witnesses who declared, "This fellow is incessantly speaking against the Holy Place and the Law. read more.
For we have heard him say that Jesus, the Nazarene, will pull this place down to the ground and will change the customs which Moses handed down to us."
For we have heard him say that Jesus, the Nazarene, will pull this place down to the ground and will change the customs which Moses handed down to us."
the Law of moses » The jews » Shall be judged by
For all who have sinned apart from the Law will also perish apart from the Law, and all who have sinned whilst living under the Law, will be judged by the Law.
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"Do not suppose that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, namely Moses, on whom your hope rests.
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the Law of moses » The jews » From regard to, rejected Christ
while the descendants of Israel, who were in pursuit of a Law that could give righteousness, have not arrived at one. And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way; in agreement with the statement of Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a stone for people to stumble at, and a rock for them to trip over, and yet he whose faith rests upon it shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
the Law of moses » The jews » Zealous for
Then they railed at him, and said, "You are that man's disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God spoke to Moses; but as for this fellow we do not know where he comes from."
the Law of moses » The jews » Dishonored God by breaking
You who make your boast in the Law, do you offend against its commands and so dishonour God?
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the Law of moses » The jews » Held those ignorant of, accursed
But this rabble who understand nothing about the Law are accursed!"
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the Law of moses » The jews » Accused Christ of breaking
"We," replied the Jews, "have a Law, and in accordance with that Law he ought to die, for having claimed to be the Son of God."
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the Law of moses » The jews » Broke it themselves
Did not Moses give you the Law? And yet not a man of you obeys the Law. Why do you want to kill me?"
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Locusts » The jews » Threatened with, as a punishment for sin
Locusts » The jews » Promised deliverance from the plague of, on humiliation, &c
Locusts » The jews » Often plagued by
Locusts » The jews » Deprecated the plague of
Locusts » The jews » Used as food
This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.
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Marriage » The jews » Often contracted, in their own tribe
There was in the time of Herod, the king of Judaea, a priest of the name of Zechariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife who was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
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to a maiden betrothed to a man of the name of Joseph, a descendant of David. The maiden's name was Mary.
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Marriage » The jews » Betrothed themselves some time before
Marriage » The jews » Often punished by being debarred from
Marriage » The jews » Were allowed divorce from, because of hardness of their hearts
"Why then," said they, "did Moses command the husband to give her 'a written notice of divorce,' and so put her away?" "Moses," He replied, "in consideration of the hardness of your nature permitted you to put away your wives, but it has not been so from the beginning.
Marriage » The jews » Obliged to contract with a brother's wife who died without seed
"Teacher," they said, "Moses enjoined, 'If a man die childless, his brother shall marry his widow, and raise up a family for him.'
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Marriage » The jews » Careful in contracting for their children
Marriage » The jews » Often contracted with foreigners
Marriage » The jews » Sometimes guilty of polygamy
Marriage » The jews » Contracted when young
Marriage » The jews » Forbidden to contract with idolaters
Marriage » The jews » Exempted from going to war immediately after
Marriage » The jews » Forbidden to contract, with their near relations
Marriage » The jews » Considered being debarred from, a cause of grief
Marriage » The jews » Considered being debarred from, a reproach
Meat offerings » The jews » Often prevented from offering, by judgments
Meat offerings » The jews » Condemned for offering, to idols
Meat offerings » The jews » Often not accepted in
Morning » The jews » Devoted a part of, to prayer and praise
Morning » The jews » Transacted business in
"For the Kingdom of the Heavens is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard,
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Morning » The jews » Held courts of justice in
When morning came all the High Priests and the Elders of the people consulted together against Jesus to put Him to death;
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Morning » The jews » Generally rose early in
Morning » The jews » Went to the temple in
At break of day however He returned to the Temple, and there the people came to Him in crowds. He seated Himself;
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And all the people came to Him in the Temple, early in the morning, to listen to Him.
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Morning » The jews » Eat but little in
Morning » The jews » Offered a part of the daily sacrifice in
Morning » The jews » Contracted covenants in
Morning » The jews » Began their journeys in
Morning » The jews » Gathered » Manna
Mules » The jews » Forbidden to breed
Mules » The jews » Shall used, at the restoration
Mules » The jews » Set a great value upon
Mules » The jews » Brought many, from babylon
Night » The jews » In affliction spent, in sorrow and humiliation
Night » The jews » Forbidden to allow malefactors to hang during
Night » The jews » Forbidden to keep the wages of servants during
Night » The jews » Often kept lamps burning during
Night » The jews » In affliction spent, in prayer
Oaths » The jews » Generally respected the obligation of
The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her,
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Oaths » The jews » To use God's name alone in
Oaths » The jews » Often guilty of falsely taking
Oaths » The jews » Often guilty of rashly taking
Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.
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that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.
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Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take false
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing
But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by Heaven or by the earth, or with any other oath. Let your 'yes' be simply 'yes,' and your 'no' be simply 'no;' that you may not come under condemnation.
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But I tell you not to swear at all; neither by Heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth, for it is the footstool under His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the City of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
Oaths » The jews » Condemned for false
Oaths » The jews » Condemned for profane
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.' "Blind fools! Why, which is greater? --the gold, or the Sanctuary which has made the gold holy? And you say, "'Whoever swears by the altar, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering lying on it is bound by the oath.' read more.
"You are blind! Why, which is greater? --the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy? He who swears by the altar swears both by it and by everything on it; he who swears by the Sanctuary swears both by it and by Him who dwells in it; and he who swears by Heaven swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.
"You are blind! Why, which is greater? --the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy? He who swears by the altar swears both by it and by everything on it; he who swears by the Sanctuary swears both by it and by Him who dwells in it; and he who swears by Heaven swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take rash, or unholy
Oaths » The jews » To take, in truth, judgment, &c
Oaths » The jews » Forbidden to take, in name of idols
Pomegranate-trees » The jews » Cultivated, in orchards
Pomegranate-trees » The jews » Drank the juice of
Pomegranate-trees » The jews » Often dwelt under shade of
Prophets » The jews » Often imprisoned them
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
"For this reason I am sending to you Prophets and wise men and Scribes. Some of them you will put to death--nay, crucify; some of them you will flog in your synagogues and chase from town to town; that all the innocent blood shed upon earth may come on you, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Berechiah whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the altar. I tell you in solemn truth that all these things will come upon the present generation. read more.
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Prophets » The jews » Often left without, on account of sin
Prophets » The jews » Require to hear and believe
Prophets » The jews » Persecuted them
Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.
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the Publicans » The jews » Classed with the most infamous characters
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they exclaim, 'See this man! --given to gluttony and tippling, and a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions."
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For John came to you observing all sorts of ritual, and you put no faith in him: the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners did put faith in him, and you, though you saw this example set you, were not even afterwards sorry so as to believe him.
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the Publicans » The jews » Despised our lord for associating with
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they exclaim, 'See this man! --given to gluttony and tippling, and a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions."
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The Pharisees noticed this, and they inquired of His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and notorious sinners?"
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the Publicans » The jews » Despised
The Pharisee, standing erect, prayed as follows by himself: "'O God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people--I am not a thief nor a cheat nor an adulterer, nor do I even resemble this tax-gatherer.
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Righteousness imputed » The jews » Stumble at righteousness by faith
And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way;
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Righteousness imputed » The jews » Submit not to
Ignorant of the righteousness which God provides and building their hopes upon a righteousness of their own, they have refused submission to God's righteousness.
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Righteousness imputed » The jews » Ignorant of
Ignorant of the righteousness which God provides and building their hopes upon a righteousness of their own, they have refused submission to God's righteousness.
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Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for offering, to idols
Sacrifices » The jews » Unaccepted in, on account of sin
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not treating with respect
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for bringing defective and blemished
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not offering
Shoes » The jews » Never wore, in mourning
Shoes » The jews » Put off, when they entered sacred places
Shoes » The jews » Put on, before beginning a journey
Sin » Insanity of » The jews
As they listened to these words, they became infuriated and gnashed their teeth at him.
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The sun » The jews » Expressed the east by rising of
The sun » The jews » Commenced their evening with the setting of
When it was evening, after sunset people came bringing Him all who were sick and the demoniacs;
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The sun » The jews » Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of
The sun » The jews » Made images of
The sun » The jews » Commenced their day with the rising of
The sun » The jews » Forbidden to worship
The sun » The jews » Worshipped
The sun » The jews » Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of
The sun » The jews » Expressed the west by setting of
Only let endurance have perfect results so that you may become perfect and complete, deficient in nothing.
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The Second Temple » The jews » Considered it blasphemy to speak against
They laid hands on him, crying out, "Men of Israel, help! help! This is the man who goes everywhere preaching to everybody against the Jewish people and the Law and this place. And besides, he has even brought Gentiles into the Temple and has desecrated this holy place."
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Here they brought forward false witnesses who declared, "This fellow is incessantly speaking against the Holy Place and the Law.
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who testified, "This man said, 'I am able to pull down the Sanctuary of God and three days afterwards to build a new one.'"
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The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
"Two men went up to the Temple to pray," He said; "one being a Pharisee and the other a tax-gatherer.
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and the whole multitude of the people were outside praying, at the hour of incense.
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The Second Temple » The jews » Desecrated by selling oxen, &c in
And He found in the Temple the dealers in cattle and sheep and in pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there.
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Trees » The jews » Often buried under
Trees » The jews » Often pitched their tents under
Trees » The jews » Often executed criminals on
Trees » The jews » Prohibited from cutting down fruit-bearing, for sieges
Trees » The jews » Prohibited from planting in consecrated places
Trees » The jews » Considered trees on which criminals were executed abominable
Usury or interest » The jews » Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor
Usury or interest » The jews » Forbidden to take, from brethren
Usury or interest » The jews » Allowed to take, from strangers
Usury or interest » The jews » Required to restore
Usury or interest » The jews » Often guilty of taking
War » The jews » Frequently engaged in
War » The jews » Were expert in
Weights » The jews » Forbidden to have divers
Weights » The jews » Forbidden to have unjust
Weights » The jews » Frequently used unjust
Worldly » Ambition » The jews
How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?
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and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God.
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