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
country:taiwan
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...
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
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
country:taiwan
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...
country:taiwan
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...
country:taiwan
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
country:taiwan
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
country:taiwan
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...
country:taiwan
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
country:taiwan
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...
country:taiwan
dear heavenly father
foreign land
house theological implications
inner court
ordinary individuals
personal risk
royal apparel
royal throne
third day
Proverbs 18:20 :
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Historical Context:
In the ancient world, especially in Israel, words were seen as powerful and significant. There were no modern forms of communication like...
agricultural society
country:taiwan
fleeting sounds
historical context
loving heavenly father
loving s love
modern forms
relational lives theological implications
reputation relationships
text messages
Psalm 18:14 :
Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
Historical Context:
David wrote Psalm 18 after God delivered him from years of persecution and danger, especially from King Saul. In David’s time, storms with lightning and...
comforting presence
country:taiwan
historical context
king saul
passive deity
powerful active force
powerful ways
powerful willing
theological implications
time storms
Jeremiah 28:16 :
Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.
Commentary on this :
This chapter underscores the importance of upholding and valuing truth, especially in...
Proverbs 21:3 :
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Extended Explanation of the Verse:
This verse is a powerful reminder that God values the way we live our lives more than our religious rituals. The words “right” and “just” refer to living a life of...
church giving offerings
country:taiwan
empty religious acts
empty religious ceremonies
loving s desire
outward acts
outward religious practices historical context
practical everyday ways
religious rituals
right theological implications
Proverbs 18:22 :
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Extended Explanation:
This verse highlights the value of marriage and the blessing that a good wife brings into a man’s life. It teaches that finding a wife is a good thing and is seen as a gift from...
ancient israel marriage
country:taiwan
extended explanation
great blessing theological implications
human arrangement
loving committed marriage
loving s love
loving spouse
mutual support
precious gift one
2 Kings 17:16 :
And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made them molten images, even two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.
Historical Context:
Historically, this verse takes place during a time when the Northern Kingdom...
alternative centers
assyrians theological implications
baal historical context
country:taiwan
king jeroboam
northern kingdom
one true idolatry
surrounding pagan nations
two calves
two golden calves
Psalm 78:14 :
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
Historical Context:
This miracle took place during the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. After God delivered them from Pharaoh’s army through the Red Sea, they entered the...