12 Bible Verses about Books
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When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments.
I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.
Then I saw in the right hand of God, who sat on His throne, a book with writing on the inside and on the back, and sealed with seven seals.
I had many things [I wanted] to write you about, but I do not want to do it with pen and ink,
[This is the record of] the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave [Him] to show to His servants. [It contains] the things which were soon to happen, and Christ sent His angel [i.e., messenger] to inform His servant, [the apostle] John, [about them].
Then, beginning from [the writings of] Moses and all the prophets, Jesus explained to the two men about the things referring to Himself [contained] in all these Scripture passages.
Then I said, 'Look, I have come to do what you want, O God, [just as] it is written in the scroll of the book [about me].'"
From Thematic Bible
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
and to the church of the firstborn ones [i.e., those who have received an inheritance from their Father], whose names are recorded in heaven. [See Luke 10:20]. [You have come] to God, who is the Judge of all people, and to the spirits of righteous people who have become [morally] perfect [i.e., that great company of God's people who have gone on to their heavenly reward],
And I saw dead people, the most important and the least significant ones, standing in front of the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life [Note: This refers to a record of those to whom God has granted never ending life]. And these dead people [i.e., who have now been resurrected] were judged according to their deeds, based on what was recorded in the books.
And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Books » Divine communications recorded in
"So, write down the things that you have seen, and the things now going on, and the things that will happen later on.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of conversation and conduct of men
And I saw dead people, the most important and the least significant ones, standing in front of the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life [Note: This refers to a record of those to whom God has granted never ending life]. And these dead people [i.e., who have now been resurrected] were judged according to their deeds, based on what was recorded in the books.
Books » Often sealed
Then I saw in the right hand of God, who sat on His throne, a book with writing on the inside and on the back, and sealed with seven seals.
Books » Made in a roll
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Visions of iddo
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jasher
Books » Written with pen and ink
I had many things [I wanted] to write you about, but I do not want to do it with pen and ink,
Books » Erasures in, alluded to
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of God's providence
Books » Important events recorded in
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Sayings of the seers
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Chronicles of david
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Samuel the seer
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Gad the seer
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Shemaiah
Books » Often dedicated to persons of distinction
I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.
[Dear] Theophilus, in my former letter [i.e., the Gospel of Luke] I wrote to you concerning what all Jesus did and taught since the beginning [of His ministry],
Books » The ancients fond of making
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Ahijah the shilonite
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » History of the kings
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Natural history by solomon
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Samuel concerning the kingdom
Books » Made of » Parchment
When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Wars of the lord
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Acts of solomon
Books » Often written on both sides
Books » Probable origin of
Books » Made of » Papyrus or paper reed
Books » Were numerous and most expensive
And a large number of them, who had been involved in occultic practices, brought their books [on the occult] and began burning them publicly. When they calculated the cost [of the books] it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. [Note: The actual amount was approximately years of a farm laborer's pay, or more than
Topics on Books
Books In Prophecy
Revelation 5:1Then I saw in the right hand of God, who sat on His throne, a book with writing on the inside and on the back, and sealed with seven seals.
Books Of Prophecy
Luke 3:4This was according to what is written in the book containing the words of Isaiah, the prophet [Isa. 40:3ff], "The voice of a man who speaks out in the desert [urging people] to make the road for the Lord ready [for Him to travel]; to make a straight pathway for Him [to walk on].
Books, Metaphorical Use
Revelation 20:11-12Then I saw a great, white throne and Him who was seated on it [i.e., probably Christ]. Earth and heaven fled from His presence and they were not found anywhere [again].
Historical Books
Luke 1:1Your Excellency Theophilus: Since so many people have undertaken the task of compiling a narrative of events that have happened among us,
