Job 31:14 :
What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
Extended Explanation of the Verse:
In Job 31:14, Job expresses a profound awareness of his accountability before God. He recognizes that one day he will have to answer to God for his actions...
clear conscience trusting
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extended explanation
goodness s accountability
human standards
job s example
loving desires
meaningful purposeful lives
right s love
self examination
Psalm 63:7 :
Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Theological Implications:
Psalm 63:7 underscores the idea that God is our true source of help and protection. David’s statement is a reminder that, no matter what trials or dangers we face...
challenging times
close nurturing care
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eternal life questions
good shepherd
most challenging situations
new testament
righteous right hand
same protective love
theological implications
Ezekiel 7:26 :
Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
Theological Implications:
This verse underscores several important truths about God and...
Proverbs 24:17 :
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Theological Implications:
Theologically, Proverbs 24:17 reflects God’s call for us to love others, even those who have wronged us. The Bible consistently teaches that we are not to seek...
Psalm 108:2 :
Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Theological Implications:
This verse highlights the importance of prioritizing God first thing in the day. It teaches that worship is not just for when things are easy or convenient; rather, it’s a deliberate act of turning...
common feature
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early theological implications
first thing
heartfelt expression
hebrew poetry
intentional part
literary analysis
powerful image
vivid poetic language
Proverbs 18:19 :
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Literary Analysis:
Proverbs 18:19 uses powerful imagery to illustrate its point. The comparison of a wronged brother to a “fortified city” and “barred gates”...
castle literary analysis proverbs
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fortified city
loving connections
loving heavenly father
loving s love
powerful imagery
strong city
strong visual picture
stronger healthier relationships
Proverbs 24:27 :
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian:
For Christians today, Proverbs 24:27 serves as a reminder to prioritize wisely in our personal, spiritual, and professional...
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finances relationships
immediate satisfaction
loving s love
major life changes
many hidden truths
necessary resources
new venture
personal spiritual
thine house
Esther 4:16 :
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
How...
Psalm 74:16 :
The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun.
Extended Explanation of the Verse:
In this verse, the psalmist Asaph is reflecting on God’s mastery over time and creation. By saying “The day is yours, and yours also the night,” he is...
babylonian exile
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darkest hours
day good times
difficult times
many neighboring cultures
moon celestial objects
night challenging times
night historical context
other nations
Job 31:16 :
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
Theological Implications:
This verse emphasizes the biblical principle of caring for those in need. Throughout Scripture, God consistently shows a special concern for the poor, widows...
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job s commitment
loving character
loving s love
one s
poor widows orphans
practical tangible ways
practical ways
vulnerable impact
vulnerable job s example
Job 31:10 :
Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. Literary Analysis: The language in Job 31:10 is blunt and intense, emphasizing the depth of Job’s commitment to honesty in marriage. The phrase “may my wife grind another man’s grain” uses an agricultural...
agricultural metaphor
biblical cross references
commitment job s example
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hypothetical way job
job s words
literary analysis
loving s love
sacred job s declaration
solemn promise
Psalms 108:1:
“My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.”
Extended Explanation of the Verse:
Psalm 108:1 is a beautiful expression of a heart fully devoted to God. The psalmist declares, “My heart, O God, is steadfast,” meaning that his heart is firmly...
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deep inner commitment
deep trust
deeper trust
life s uncertainties
perfect trust
profound theological truth unwavering trust
psalmist s desire
theological implications
ultimate steadfast heart
Esther 4:16 :
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
How...
Proverbs 24:24 :
He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Theological Implications:
Theologically, Proverbs 24:24 highlights God’s nature as just and righteous. God is deeply concerned with justice, and He expects His followers...
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everyday lives
loving s love
moral fabric
outward appearances
perfect balance
personal bias
personal gain
righteous judge
workplace church
Proverbs 26:16 :
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Historical Context:
In the ancient world, wisdom was highly valued, especially in Israel, where Proverbs was written to guide people in godly living. The idea of being “wise in your own eyes”...
ancient world wisdom
cautionary tale
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greatest follies
historical context
lazy person
limited understanding questions
loving s love
seven men
word wise counselors
Psalm 102:8 :
Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
Historical Context:
Psalm 102 is traditionally seen as a prayer of someone who is deeply afflicted, possibly during the time when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon. The Jewish...
8 mine enemies
broader sense
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deepest hurts
eternal existence changeless character
foreign land
historical context psalm
other gods
psalmist s cry
psalmist s honest plea
Psalm 119:63 :
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts
Historical Context:
In the time of the psalmist, the Israelites were set apart as God’s chosen people. They were surrounded by nations with different beliefs and practices. For the faithful, it was...
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faith theological implications
historical context
love s
one s faith
psalmist s declaration
psalmist s desire
spiritual bonds
spiritual companionship
true spiritual fellowship
Job 31:16 :
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
Theological Implications:
This verse emphasizes the biblical principle of caring for those in need. Throughout Scripture, God consistently shows a special concern for the poor, widows...
country:taiwan
job s commitment
loving character
loving s love
one s
poor widows orphans
practical tangible ways
practical ways
vulnerable impact
vulnerable job s example
Proverbs 24:16 :
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Theological Implications:
Theologically, Proverbs 24:16 emphasizes God’s grace and faithfulness. The righteous are not perfect; they fall and make mistakes. But because they trust...
challenge questions
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darkest moment
earthly life
loving s love
new beginning
rejection persecution
strongest human efforts
theological implications
work health
Esther 5:1 :
Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.
Theological Implications...
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dear heavenly father
foreign land
house theological implications
inner court
ordinary individuals
personal risk
royal apparel
royal throne
third day