A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Strangers In Israel.
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All foreigners sojourning in Israel were counted as Ex 12:49.
Under the care and protection of God De 10:18; Ps 146:9.
Very numerous in Solomon's reign 2Ch 2:17.
Chiefly consisted of
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The remnant of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt. Ex 12:38.
The remnant of the nations of the land. 1Ki 9:20; 2Ch 8:7.
Captives taken in war. De 21:10.
Foreign servants. Le 25:44,45.
Persons who sought employment among the Jews. 1Ki 7:13; 9:27.
Persons who came into Israel for the sake of religious privileges. 1Ki 8:41.
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Not to practise idolatrous rites. Le 20:2.
Not to blaspheme God. Le 24:16.
Not to eat blood. Le 17:10-12.
Not to eat the passover while uncircumcised. Ex 12:43,44.
Not to work on the Sabbath. Ex 20:10; 23:12; De 5:14.
Not to be vexed or oppressed. Ex 22:21; 23:9; Le 19:33.
Not to be chosen as kings in Israel. De 17:15.
To be loved. Le 19:34; De 10:19.
To be relieved in distress. Le 25:35.
Subject to the civil law. Le 24:22.
To have justice done to them in all disputes. De 1:16; 24:17.
To enjoy the benefit of the cities of refuge. Nu 35:15.
To have the gleaning of the harvest. Le 19:10; 23:22; De 24:19-22.
To participate in the rejoicings of the people. De 14:29; 16:11,14; 26:11.
To have the law read to them. De 31:12; Jos 8:32-35.
The Jews might purchase and have them as slaves. Le 25:44,45.
The Jews might take usury from. De 23:20.
Might purchase Hebrew servants subject to release. Le 25:47,48.
Might offer their burnt-offerings on the altar of God. Le 17:8; 22:18; Nu 15:14.
Allowed to eat what died of itself. De 14:21.
Admitted to worship in the outer court of the temple 1Ki 8:41-43; Re 11:2; Eph 2:14.
Were frequently employed in public works 1Ch 22:2; 2Ch 2:18.
The Jews condemned for oppressing Ps 94:6; Eze 22:7,29.
Strife.
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Christ, an example of avoiding Isa 42:2; Mt 12:15-19; Lu 9:52-56; 1Pe 2:23.
Forbidden Pr 3:30; 25:8.
A work of the flesh Ga 5:20.
An evidence of a carnal spirit 1Co 3:3.
Existed in the church 1Co 1:11.
Excited by
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Hatred. Pr 10:12.
Pride. Pr 13:10; 28:25.
Wrath. Pr 15:18; 30:33.
Frowardness. Pr 16:28.
A contentious disposition. Pr 26:21.
Tale-bearing. Pr 26:20.
Drunkenness. Pr 23:29,30.
Lusts. Jas 4:1.
Curious questions. 1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 2:23.
Scorning. Pr 22:10.
Shameful in saints 2Co 12:20; Jas 3:14.
Saints should
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Avoid. Ge 13:8; Eph 4:3.
Avoid questions that lead to. 2Ti 2:14.
Not walk in. Ro 13:13.
Not act from. Php 2:3.
Do all things without. Php 2:14.
Submit to wrong rather than engage in. Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39,40; 1Co 6:7.
Seek God's protection from. Ps 35:1; Jer 18:19.
Praise God for protection from. 2Sa 22:44; Ps 18:43.
Ministers should
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Avoid. 1Ti 3:3; 2Ti 2:24.
Avoid questions that lead to. 2Ti 2:23; Tit 3:9.
Not preach through. Php 1:15,16.
Warn against. 1Co 1:10; 2Ti 2:14.
Reprove. 1Co 1:11,12; 3:3; 11:17,18.
It is honourable to cease from Pr 20:3.
Hypocrites make religion a pretence for Isa 58:4.
Fools engage in Pr 18:6.
Evidences a love of transgression Pr 17:19.
Leads to
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Blasphemy. Le 24:10,11.
Injustice. Hab 1:3,4.
Confusion and every evil work. Jas 3:16.
Violence. Ex 21:18,22.
Mutual destruction. Ga 5:15.
Excludes from heaven Ga 5:20,21.
Promoters of, should be expelled Pr 22:10.
Punishment for Ps 55:9.
Strength and violence of--Illustrated Pr 17:14; 18:19.
Danger of joining in--Illustrated Pr 26:17.
Exemplified
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Herdmen of Abram and of Lot. Ge 13:7.
Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac. Ge 26:20.
Laban and Jacob. Ge 31:36.
Two Hebrews. Ex 2:13.
Israelites. De 1:12.
Judah and Israel. 2Sa 19:41-43.
Disciples. Lu 22:24.
Judaising Teachers. Ac 15:2.
Paul and Barnabas. Ac 15:39.
Pharisees and Sadducees. Ac 23:7.
Corinthians. 1Co 1:11; 6:6.
Summer.
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Made by God Ps 74:17.
Yearly return of, secured by covenant Ge 8:22.
Characterised By Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees Mt 24:32.
Many kinds of fruit were ripe and used during 2Sa 16:1; Jer 40:10; 48:32.
The ancients had houses or apartments suited to Judg 3:20,24; Am 3:15.
The ant provided her winter food during Pr 6:8; 30:25.
The wise are diligent during Pr 10:5.
Illustrative of seasons of grace Jer 8:20.
Sun, The.
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Called the greater light Ge 1:16.
God
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Created. Ge 1:14,16; Ps 74:16.
Placed in the firmament. Ge 1:17.
Appointed to rule the day. Ge 1:16; Ps 136:8; Jer 31:35.
Appointed to divide seasons. Ge 1:14.
Exercises sovereign power over. Job 9:7.
Causes, to rise both on evil and good. Mt 5:45.
Causes to know its time of setting. Ps 104:19.
The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to Judg 5:31; 2Sa 23:4.
Clearness of its light alluded to Song 6:10.
Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber Ps 19:5.
Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race Ps 19:5.
Diffuses light and heat to all the earth Ps 19:6.
The rays of
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Pleasant to man. Job 30:28; Ec 11:7.
Produce and ripen fruits. De 33:14.
Soften and melt some substances. Ex 16:21.
Wither and burn up the herbs of the field. Mr 4:6; Jas 1:11.
Change the colour of the skin. Song 1:6.
Frequently destructive to human life. 2Ki 4:18-20; Ps 121:6; Isa 49:10.
The Jews
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Commenced their day with the rising of. Ge 19:23,24,27,28; Judg 9:33.
Commenced their evening with the setting of. Ge 28:11; De 24:13; Mr 1:32.
Expressed the east by rising of. Nu 21:11; De 4:41,47; Jos 12:1.
Expressed the west by setting of. Jas 1:4.
Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of. Ps 50:1; 113:3; Isa 45:6.
Forbidden to worship. De 4:19; 17:3.
Made images of. 2Ch 14:5; 34:4.
Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of. 2Ki 23:11.
Worshipped. 2Ki 23:5; Jer 8:2.
Miracles connected with
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Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon. Jos 10:12,13.
Shadow put back on the dial. 2Ki 20:11.
Darkened at the crucifixion. Lu 23:44,45.
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Of God's favour. Ps 84:11.
Of Christ's coming. Mal 4:2.
Of the glory of Christ. Mt 17:2; Re 1:16; 10:1.
Of supreme rulers. Ge 37:9; Isa 13:10.
(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church. Song 6:10.
(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints. Da 12:3; Mt 13:43.
(Its power,) of the triumph of saints. Judg 5:31.
(Darkened,) of severe calamities. Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10,31; Mt 24:29; Re 9:2.
(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction. Jer 15:9; Am 8:9.
(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness. Isa 60:20.
(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy. 2Sa 12:11,12; Jer 8:2.