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aaron

As spokesman and leader. Ex 4:16, Ex 4:28–30,

ability

To save, solely with God. John 6:37, John 6:44, John 6:65

abomination

Of Egyptian sacrifices. Ex 8:26

Equated with homosexuality. Lev 18:22,

abominations

Of Egyptian sacrifices. Ex 8:26

Equated with homosexuality. Lev 18:22,

abraham

Called by God. Gen 12:1–3, Acts 7:2–4

God promised him Canaan.

abram

Called by God. Gen 12:1–3, Acts 7:2–4

God promised him Canaan.

abundance

In Promised Land. Deut 8:6–10

Included in blessings promised to Israel.

acceptable

God shows what is and is not, with first sacrifices. Gen 4:4–7

Cf. Eph 4:18;

acceptance

By Christ, of His deity and messiahship. Luke 4:16–21, John 4:25–26, ...

accomplish

God’s Word will. Is 55:11, Mark 14:49

Christ’s mission will be.

accomplished

God’s Word will. Is 55:11, Mark 14:49

Christ’s mission will be.

accusation

Letter of, against Jews. Ezra 4:6–16

And Satan’s role. Zech 3:1&n...

activities

God’s creative. Ps 74:13

Cf. Gen 1:12:3

activity

God’s creative. Ps 74:13

Cf. Gen 1:12:3

adam

Genealogy of. Gen 5:1–32; 6:1–8;

administration

By Moses and early judges. Ex 18:13–26; Deut 16:18

Of law, to be just.

administrative

Of King Darius, concerning temple rebuilding. Ezra 6:1, Ezra 6:14

Of Melchizedek.

adoption

Explained. 2 Cor 6:18

Is according to promise. Rom 9:8,

adultery

Joseph resists. Gen 39:7–12

Forbidden. Ex 20:14,

advent, first

Rejected by the Jews. Is 8:15

Anticipated. Is 9:6–7,

adversary

Meaning of Satan’s name. Job 1:6, Zech 3:1, Mark 1:13, ...

advice

Of Jethro to Moses. Ex 18:13–27

Quality of Ahithophel’s. 2 Sam 16:23

affection

Of Joseph for his brothers. Gen 45:14–15, Gen 50:15–21

Betwe...

affections (2 entries)

Should be supremely set upon God. Deut 6:3, Ps 42:1, Ps 73:25

affirmation

Of Jesus’ deity. Matt 17:5, Mark 9:7, Luke 9:35,

affliction, consolation under

God is the Author and Giver of. Ps 23:4, 2 Cor 7:6, Col 1:11,...

affliction, prayer under

Exhortation to. James 5:13

That God would consider our trouble. 2 Kin 19:16,

afflictions, benefits of

In promoting the glory of God. John 9:1–3, John 11:3–4,

afraid

Should not be. Ex 14:13, Deut 20:1, 2 Kin 19:6,

agreement

Same as vow. Num 30:2

Cf. Matt 5:33

Often equal to amen.

agriculture

The cultivation of the earth. Gen 3:23

The occupation of man before the Fall. Gen 2:15

Rendered laborio...

almighty

Term related to God’s sovereign power. Gen 17:1, Gen 28:3, ...

alms

To be given humbly. Luke 11:41

Cf. Matt 6:1–4

Giving of, commanded.

altar of burnt offering

Dimensions, etc. of. Ex 27:1, Ex 38:1

Horns on the corners of.

altar of incense

Dimensions, etc. of. Ex 30:1–2, Ex 37:25

Covered with gold.

altars

Designed for sacrifice. Ex 20:24

To be made of earth, or unhewn stone. Ex 20:24–...

amalek

Grandson of Esau and father of Amalekites. Gen 36:12, Ex 17:8

Cf.

amalekites

Descent of. Gen 36:12, Gen 36:16

Character of,

Wicked.

amaziah

Son of Joash. 2 Kin 12:21

King of Judah. 2 Kin 14:1–22;

ambition

God condemns. Gen 11:7, Is 5:8

Christ condemns.

ambition, godly

To grow. Phil 3:12–14

To extend the gospel. Rom 15:17–20...

ammon

Descendants of Ben-Ammi. Gen 19:38, Amos 1:13

Wanted to dethrone Jehoshaphat.

ammonites

Descent of. Gen 19:38

Called the

Descendants of Lot. Deut 2:19

Descendants of Ammon.

amorites

Descent of. Gen 10:15–16, 1 Chr 1:13–14

One of the seven nat...

amos

Prophesied of Israel’s salvation. Amos 9:11–15

Ministered to the northern kingdom.

amusements and pleasures, worldly

Belong to the works of the flesh. Gal 5:19, Gal 5:21

Are transitory.

anakim

Descent of. Num 13:22, Josh 15:13

Were called

The descendants of Anak.

andrew

Brother of Peter. Matt 4:18, Mark 1:16, Mark 1:29

angel of god

Named

Angel of God. Gen 21:17

Angel of the Lord. Gen 22:11

Captain of the army of the ...

angels

Created by God and Christ. Neh 9:6, Col 1:16

Worship God and Christ.

anger

Forbidden, if unjust or uncontrolled. Eccl 7:9, Matt 5:22, Ro...

annas

Former high priest in Jesus’ time. John 18:13

Controlled high priest’s office. Luke 3:2,

anointing of the

Is from God. 2 Cor 1:21

That Christ should receive, is

Foretold. Is 61:1,

anointing, for everyday purposes

With oil. Ps 92:10, John 11:2

Was used for

Decorating the person.

anointing, sacred

Antiquity of. Gen 28:18, Gen 35:14

Consecrates to God’s service.

antichrist

Denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:22

Denies the incarnation of Christ. 1 John 4:3,

apostates

Described. Deut 13:13, Heb 3:12

Persecution tends to make.

apostles

Christ pre-eminently called “the Apostle.” Heb 3:1

Appointed by Christ. Mark 3:14,

ark of the covenant

Called the

Ark of God. 1 Sam 3:3

Ark of God’s strength. 2 Chr 6:41,

armageddon, battle of, the

Old Testament allusions to. Joel 3:2, Mic 4:11–13,

armies

Antiquity of. Gen 14:1–8

Ancient, often numerous. Josh 11:4,

armor

Sometimes part of spoils of warfare. 2 Sam 2:21

Symbolic of righteousness. Rom 13:12,

arrogance

Should not be displayed before God. 1 Sam 2:3, Prov 8:13

Of the wicked.

arrows

Deadly and destructive weapons. Prov 26:18

Called shafts. Is 49:2

Sharp.

artaxerxes

Corresponded with opponents of Jews. Ezra 4:7–23

Helped Ezra with temple project. Ezra ...

asher (2 entries)

Descended from Jacob’s eighth son. Gen 30:12–13

Predictions concerning. Gen 49:2...

ashes

Expression of humility and mourning. Gen 18:27, 2 Sam 13:19,

asia minor (modern turkey)

Origin of many pilgrims who witnessed Pentecost. Acts 2:9–10

Some of Stephen’s debating foes from there.

assurance

Produced by faith. Eph 3:12, 2 Tim 1:12, Heb 10:22

...

assyria

Antiquity and origin of. Gen 10:8–11

Situated beyond the Euphrates. Is 7:20

W...

atonement (3 entries)
atonement, under the law

Made by sacrifice. Lev 1:4–5

By priests alone. 1 Chr 6:49,

attitude

Cain’s, of indifference. Gen 4:9

Rebekah’s, of a true servant. Gen 24:15–20

baal

Prophets of, contended with Elijah. 1 Kin 18:9–42

Gideon destroyed altar of.

babylon

Origin of. Gen 10:8, Gen 10:10

Origin of the name.

balaam

Was asked to curse Israel. Num 22:5–6, Josh 24:9–10,

baptism

As administered by John. Matt 3:5–12, John 3:23,

baptism with the

Is through Christ. Titus 3:6

Christ administered. Matt 3:11,

barnabas

Parted ways with Paul. Acts 15:38–40

Donated proceeds to apostles.

bathsheba

David’s adultery with. 2 Sam 11:1–5

Mother of Solomon. 1 Kin 1:11

C...

bear

Described as

Voracious. Dan 7:5

Cunning. Lam 3:10

Attacking people.

beard

The Jews never appeared without. 2 Sam 10:5

Worn even by the priests. Ps 133:2

Laying hold of, a to...

beasts

Created by God. Gen 1:24–25, Gen 2:19

Creation of, exhibits God’s power.

beds

Antiquity of. Gen 47:31, Ex 8:3

Couches or divans used as.

beersheba

Wilderness where Hagar and Ishmael wandered. Gen 21:14

Place of oath between Abraham and Abimelech.

believers, afflicted

God is with. Ps 46:5, Ps 46:7

God is a refuge and strength to.

believers, character of

Attentive to Christ’s voice. John 10:3–4

Blameless and harmless. Phil 2:15

believers, death of

Also called being asleep in Christ. 1 Cor 15:18, 1 Thess 4:14

Is blessed.

believers, privileges of

Abiding in Christ. John 15:4–5

Partaking of the divine nature. 2 Pet 1:4

Ac...

believers, temporal happiness of

Is in God. Ps 73:25–26

Only found in the ways of wisdom. Prov 3:17...

believers, warfare of

Is not after the flesh. 2 Cor 10:3

Is called good. 1 Tim 1:18–19

Is calle...

beloved

Described David’s feelings toward Saul and Jonathan. 2 Sam 1:23

Probable reference to David. Ps 60:5

...
belts

Worn around the waist. 1 Kin 2:5, Jer 13:1, Jer 13:11

ben-hadad

Ruler of Syrian kingdom (Ben-Hadad I); treaty with Asa. 1 Kin 15:18–20, 2 C...

benediction

Solomon’s. 1 Kin 8:54–61

For God’s kingdom rule. Ps 10...

benjamin (2 entries)

Descended from Jacob’s twelfth son. Gen 35:18

Predictions respecting. Gen 49:27,

bethany

Jesus’ arrival there. John 12:1

Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus, anointed Jesus there.

bethel

Place named by Abraham. Gen 12:8

Place renamed as, by Jacob. Gen 28:19

Cf.

bethlehem

In Judah

Home of Ruth’s father-in-law. Ruth 1:1

Ruth and Naomi return there.

bethsaida

Rebuked by Jesus. Matt 11:21

Blind man healed there. Mark 8:22–26

Locat...

birds

Created by God. Gen 1:20–21, Gen 2:19

Herbs of the field given as food to.

blasphemy

Christ assailed with. Matt 10:25, Luke 22:64–65,

blessed

Whom God chooses and calls. Ps 65:4, Is 51:2, Eph 1...

blindness, spiritual

Explained. 1 Cor 2:14

The effect of sin. Is 29:10,

blood

The life of animals. Gen 9:4, Lev 17:11, Lev 17:14

boaz

Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer. Ruth 4:1–12

Got acquainted with Ruth. ...

boldness, holy

Christ set an example of. John 7:26

Is through faith in Christ. Eph 3:12,

bondage, spiritual

Is to the devil. 2 Tim 2:26

Is to the fear of death. Heb 2:14–15

Is to sin.

books

Earliest mention of. Job 19:23–24

Made of

Papyrus or paper reed. Is 19:7

bottles

First mention of, in Scripture. Gen 21:14

Used for holding

Water. Gen 21:14&nda...

bow

An instrument of war. Gen 48:22, Is 7:24, Zech 9:10

branches

Pictured spiritual deadness or deficiency. Jer 5:10, Jer 11:16–17,

bread

Given by God. Ruth 1:6, Matt 6:11

Yielded by the earth.

breastplate

A part of defensive armor. 1 Kin 22:34

A part of the high priest’s dress. Ex 28:4

For the h...

bronze

Dug out of the mountains. Deut 8:9

Purified by smelting. Job 28:2

Characterized by

Strengt...

brooks

Canaan abounded with. Deut 8:7

Borders of, favorable to

Grass. 1 Kin 18:5

Willows.

burial

First mention of. Gen 4:9–10

Design of. Gen 23:3–4

Attend...

burnt

To be offered only to the Lord. Judg 13:16

Specially acceptable. Gen 8:21,

busybodies

The idle are. 2 Thess 3:11, 1 Tim 5:13

Are mischievous talebearers.

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