A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Ships.
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Probably originated from the ark made by Noah Ge 7:17,18.
Antiquity of, among the Jews Ge 49:13; Judg 5:17.
Described as
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Gallant. Isa 33:21.
Large. Jas 3:4.
Strong. Isa 23:14.
Swift. Job 9:26.
Mentioned in scripture
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Of Chittim. Nu 24:24; Da 11:30.
Of Tarshish. Isa 23:1; 60:9.
Of Adramyttium. Ac 27:2.
Of Alexandria. Ac 27:6.
Of Chaldea. Isa 43:14.
Of Tyre. 2Ch 8:18.
Sometimes made of bulrushes Isa 18:2.
The seams of, were caulked Eze 27:9,27.
Parts of mentioned
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The forepart or foreship. Ac 27:30,41.
The hinder part or stern. Ac 27:29,41.
The hold or between the sides. Jon 1:5.
The mast. Isa 33:23; Eze 27:5.
The sails. Isa 33:23; Eze 27:7.
The tackling. Isa 33:23; Ac 27:19.
The rudder or helm. Jas 3:4.
The rudder-bands. Ac 27:40.
The anchors. Ac 27:29,40.
The boats. Ac 27:30,32.
The oars. Isa 33:21; Eze 27:6.
Commanded by a master Jon 1:6; Ac 27:11.
Guided in their course by pilots Eze 27:8,27-29.
Governed and directed by the helm Jas 3:4.
Course of frequently directed by the heavenly bodies Ac 27:20.
Worked by mariners or sailors Eze 27:9,27; Jon 1:5; Ac 27:30.
Generally impelled by sails Ac 27:2-7.
Often impelled by oars Jon 1:13; Joh 6:19.
Navigated
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Rivers. Isa 33:21.
Lakes. Lu 5:1,2.
The ocean. Ps 104:26; 107:23.
Usually distinguished by signs or figure heads Ac 28:11.
Course of, through the midst of the sea, wonderful Pr 30:18,19.
Employed in
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Trading. 1Ki 22:48; 2Ch 8:18; 9:21.
Fishing. Mt 4:21; Lu 5:4-9; Joh 21:3-8.
War. Nu 24:24; Da 11:30,40.
Carrying passengers. Jon 1:3; Ac 27:2,6; 28:11.
Endangered by
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Storms. Jon 1:4; Mr 4:37,38.
Quicksands. Ac 27:17.
Rocks. Ac 27:29.
Were often wrecked 1Ki 22:48; Ps 48:7; Ac 27:41-44; 2Co 11:25.
Illustrative
Shoes.
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Early use of Ge 14:23.
Called sandals Mr 6:9; Ac 12:8.
Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron De 33:25.
Bound round the feet with latchets or strings Joh 1:27; Ac 12:8.
Of ladies of distinction
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Often made of badgers' skins. Eze 16:10.
Often highly ornamental. Song 7:1.
Probably often adorned with tinkling ornaments. Isa 3:18.
Bearing, for another a degrading office, only performed by slaves Mt 3:11.
The Jews
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Put on, before beginning a journey. Ex 12:11.
Never wore, in mourning. 2Sa 15:30; Isa 20:2,3; Eze 24:17,23.
Put off, when they entered sacred places. Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15.
Of Israel preserved for forty years, while journeying in the wilderness De 29:5.
Often given as bribes Am 2:6; 8:6.
Customs connected with
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A man who refused to marry a deceased brother's wife disgraced by pulling off his shoes. De 25:9,10.
The right of redemption resigned by a man's giving one of his shoes to the next of kin. Ru 4:7,8.
Illustrative
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Of the preparation of the gospel. Eph 6:15.
Of the beauty conferred on saints. Song 7:1; Lu 15:22.
(Having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter. 1Ki 2:5.
(Taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition. Isa 47:2; Jer 2:25.
(Thrown over a place,) of subjection. Ps 60:8; 108:9.
Sickness.
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Sent by God De 28:59-61; 32:39; 2Sa 12:15; Ac 12:23.
The devil sometimes permitted to inflict Job 2:6,7; Lu 9:39; 13:16.
Often brought on by intemperance Ho 7:5.
Often sent as a punishment of sin Le 26:14-16; 2Ch 21:12-15; 1Co 11:30.
One of God's four sore judgments on a guilty land Eze 14:19-21.
God
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Promises to heal. Ex 23:25; 2Ki 20:5.
Heals. De 32:39; Ps 103:3; Isa 38:5,9.
Exhibits his mercy in healing. Php 2:27.
Exhibits his power in healing. Lu 5:17.
Exhibits his love in healing. Isa 38:17.
Often manifests saving grace to sinners during. Job 33:19-24; Ps 107:17-21.
Permits saints to be tried by. Job 2:5,6.
Strengthens saints in. Ps 41:3.
Comforts saints in. Ps 41:3.
Hears the prayers of those in. Ps 30:2; 107:18-20.
Preserves saints in time of. Ps 91:3-7.
Abandons the wicked to. Jer 34:17.
Persecutes the wicked by. Jer 29:18.
Christ compassionate those in Isa 53:4; Mt 8:16,17.
Christ healed
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Being present. Mr 1:31; Mt 4:23.
Not being present. Mt 8:13.
By imposition of hands. Mr 6:5; Lu 13:13.
With a touch. Mt 8:3.
Through the touch of his garment. Mt 14:35,36; Mr 5:27-34.
With a word. Mt 8:8,13.
Often incurable by human means De 28:27; 2Ch 21:18.
The Apostles were endued with power to heal Mt 10:1; Mr 16:18,20.
The power of healing
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One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early Church. 1Co 12:9,30; Jas 5:14,15.
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Acknowledge that, comes from God. Ps 31:1-8; Isa 38:12,15.
Are resigned under. Job 2:10.
Mourn under, with prayer. Isa 38:14.
Pray for recovery from. Isa 38:2,3.
Ascribe recovery from, to God. Isa 38:20.
Praise God for recovery from. Ps 103:1-3; Isa 38:19; Lu 17:15.
Thank God publicly for recovery form. Isa 38:20; Ac 3:8.
Feel for others in. Ps 35:13.
Visit those in. Mt 25:36.
Pray for those afflicted with Ac 28:8; Jas 5:14,15.
God's aid should be sought in 2Ch 16:12.
The wicked
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Have much sorrow, with. Ec 5:17.
Forsake those in. 1Sa 30:13.
Visit not those in. Mt 25:43.
Illustrative of sin Le 13:45,46; Isa 1:5; Jer 8:22; Mt 9:12.