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R. A. Torrey
The New Topical Text Book (1897)

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Waiting upon God.

As the God of providence. Jer. 14:22.
As the God of salvation. Psa. 25:5.
As the Giver of all temporal blessings. Psa. 104:27, 28. Psa. 145:15, 16.
FOR

Mercy. Psa. 123:2.
Pardon. Psa. 39:7, 8.
The consolation of Israel. Luke 2:25.
Salvation. Gen. 49:18. Psa. 62:1, 2.
Guidance and teaching. Psa. 25:5.
Protection. Psa. 33:20. Psa. 59:9, 10.
The fulfillment of His word. Hab. 2:3.
The fulfillment of His promises. Acts 1:4.
Hope of righteousness by faith. Gal. 5:5.
Coming of Christ. 1 Cor. 1:7. 1 The. 1:10.

Is good. Psa. 52:9.
God calls us to. Zep. 3:8.
Exhortations and encouragements to. Psa. 27:14. Psa. 37:7. Hos. 12:6.
SHOULD BE

With the soul. Psa. 62:1, 5.
With earnest desire. Psa. 130:6.
With patience. Psa. 37:7. Psa. 40:1.
With resignation. Lam. 3:26.
With hope in His word. Psa. 130:5.
With full confidence. Mic. 7:7.
Continually. Hos. 12:6.
All the day. Psa. 25:5.
Specially in adversity. Psa. 59:1-9. Isa. 8:17.
In the way of His judgments. Isa. 26:8.

Saints resolve on. Psa. 52:9. Psa. 59:9.
Saints have expectation from. Psa. 62:5.
Saints plead, in prayer. Psa. 25:21. Isa. 33:2.
The patience of saints often tried in. Psa. 69:3.
THEY WHO ENGAGE IN,

Wait upon Him only. Psa. 62:5.
Are heard. Psa. 40:1.
Are blessed. Isa. 30:18. Dan. 12:12.
Experience His goodness. Lam. 3:25.
Shall not be ashamed. Psa. 25:3. Isa. 49:23.
Shall renew their strength, &c. Isa. 40:31.
Shall inherit the earth. Psa. 37:9.
Shall be saved. Pro. 20:22. Isa. 25:9.
Shall rejoice in salvation. Isa. 25:9.
Shall receive the glorious things prepared by God for them. Isa. 64:4.

Predicted of the Gentiles. Isa. 42:4. Isa. 60:9.
Illustrated. Psa. 123:2. Luke 12:36. Jas. 5:7.
Exemplified. Jacob, Gen. 49:18. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:2. David, Psa. 39:7. Isaiah, Isa. 8:17. Micah, Mic. 7:7. Joseph, Mar. 15:43.

Walls.

Designed for separation. Eze. 43:8. Eph. 2:14.
Designed for defence. 1 Sam. 25:16.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Of cities. Num. 13:28.
Of temples. 1 Chr. 29:4. Isa. 56:5.
Of houses. 1 Sam. 18:11.
Of vineyards. Num. 22:24. Pro. 24:31.

Frequently made of stone and wood together. Ezr. 5:8. Hab. 2:11.
Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass. Jer. 15:20. Eze. 4:3.
OF CITIES

Often very high. Deu. 1:28. Deu. 3:5.
Strongly fortified. Isa. 2:15. Isa. 25:12.
Had towers built on them. 2 Chr. 26:9. 2 Chr. 32:5. Psa. 48:12. So. of Sol. 8:10.
Houses often built on. Jos. 2:15.
Were broad and places of public resort. 2 Kin. 6:26, 30. Psa. 55:10.
Were strongly manned in war. 2 Kin. 18:26.
Kept by watchmen night and day. So. of Sol. 5:7. Isa. 62:6.
Houses sometimes broken down to repair, and fortify. Isa. 22:10.
Danger of approaching too near to, in time of war. 2 Sam. 11:20, 21.
Were battered by besieging armies. 2 Sam. 20:15. Eze. 4:2, 3.
Adroitness of soldiers in scaling, alluded to. Joel 2:7-9.
Sometimes burned. Jer. 49:27. Amos 1:7.
Frequently laid in ruins. 2 Chr. 25:23. 2 Chr. 36:19. Jer. 50:15.
Destruction of, a punishment and cause of grief. Deu. 28:52. Neh. 1:3. Neh. 2:12-17.
The falling of, sometimes occasioned great destruction. 1 Kin. 20:30.
The bodies of enemies sometimes fastened on, as a disgrace. 1 Sam. 31:10.
Custom of dedicating. Neh. 12:27.
Idolatrous rites performed on. 2 Kin. 3:27.
Instances of persons let down from. Jos. 2:15. Acts 9:24, 25. 2 Cor. 11:33.

Small towns and villages were not surrounded by. Lev. 25:31. Deu. 3:5.
OF HOUSES

Usually plastered. Eze. 13:10, with Dan. 5:5.
Had nails or pegs fastened into them when built. Ecc. 12:11. Isa. 22:23.
Liable to leprosy. Lev. 14:37.
Often infested with serpents. Amos 5:19.
Could be easily dug through. Gen. 49:6. Eze. 8:7, 8. Eze. 12:5.
The seat next, was the place of distinction. 1 Sam. 20:25.

Hyssop frequently grew on. 1 Kin. 4:33.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Falling of the walls of Jericho. Jos. 6:20.
Handwriting on the wall of Belshazzar's palace. Dan. 5:5, 25-28.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of salvation. Isa. 26:1. Isa. 60:18.
Of the protection of God. Zec. 2:5.
Of those who afford protection. 1 Sam. 25:16. Isa. 2:15.
Of the Church as a protection to the nation. So. of Sol. 8:9, 10.
Of ordinances as a protection to the Church. So. of Sol. 2:9. Isa. 5:5.
Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit. Pro. 18:11.
(Brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked. Jer. 22:20.
(Bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments. Psa. 62:3. Isa. 30:13.
(Of partition,) of separation of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2:14.
(Daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets. Eze. 13:10-15.
(Whited,) of hypocrites. Acts 23:3.

War.

Antiquity of. Gen. 14:2.
Originates in the lusts of men. Jas. 4:1.
A time for. Ecc. 3:8.
GOD

Frequently ordered. Exo. 17:16. Num. 31:1, 2. Deu. 7:1, 2. 1 Sam. 15:1-3.
Taught His people the art of. 2 Sam. 22:35.
Strengthens His people for. Lev. 26:7, 8.
Gives the victory in. Num. 21:3. Deu. 2:33. Deu. 3:3. 2 Sam. 23:10. Pro. 21:31. (marg.)
Causes, to cease. Psa. 46:9.
Scatters those who delight in. Psa. 68:30.

Large armies frequently engaged in. 2 Chr. 13:3. 2 Chr. 14:9.
Weapons used in. Jos. 1:14. Jud. 18:11.
PRECEDED BY

Consultation. Luke 14:31. Pro. 24:6.
Great preparation. Joel 3:9.
Rumors. Jer. 4:19. Mat. 24:6.

Frequently long continued. 2 Sam. 3:1.
Frequently sore and bloody. 1 Sam. 14:22. 1 Chr. 5:22. 2 Chr. 14:13. 2 Chr. 28:6.
OFTEN ATTENDED BY

Famine. Isa. 51:19. Jer. 14:15. Lam. 5:10.
Pestilence. Jer. 27:13. Jer. 28:8.
Cruelty. Jer. 18:21. Lam. 5:11-14.
Devastation. Isa. 1:7.

Records often kept of. Num. 21:14.
Often sent as a punishment for sin. Jud. 5:8.
THE JEWS

Were expert in. 1 Chr. 12:33, 35, 36. So. of Sol. 3:8.
Frequently engaged in. Jos. 6 ch. to Jos. 11 ch. 1 Kin. 14:30. 1 Kin. 15:7, 16.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Our contest with death. Ecc. 8:8.
The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation. Rom. 7:23. 2 Cor. 10:3. Eph. 6:12. 1 Tim. 1:18.
The contest between Antichrist and the Church. Rev. 11:7. Rev. 13:4, 7.
The malignity of the wicked. Psa. 55:21.

Warfare of Saints.

Is not after the flesh. 2 Cor. 10:3.
Is a good warfare. 1 Tim. 1:18, 19.
Called the good fight of faith. 1 Tim. 6:12.
IS AGAINST

The devil. Gen. 3:15. 2 Cor. 2:11. Eph. 6:12. Jas. 4:7. 1 Pet. 5:8. Rev. 12:17.
The flesh. Rom. 7:23. 1 Cor. 9:25-27. 2 Cor. 12:7. Gal. 5:17. 1 Pet. 2:11.
Enemies. Psa. 38:19. Psa. 56:2. Psa. 59:3.
The world. Jno. 16:33. 1 Jno. 5:4, 5.
Death. 1 Cor. 15:26, with Heb. 2:14, 15.

Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives. Mic. 7:6, with Mat. 10:35, 36.
TO BE CARRIED ON

Under Christ, as our captain. Heb. 2:10.
Under the Lord's banner. Psa. 60:4.
With faith. 1 Tim. 1:18, 19.
With a good conscience. 1 Tim. 1:18, 19.
With steadfastness in the faith. 1 Cor. 16:13. 1 Pet. 5:9, with Heb. 10:23.
With earnestness. Jude 3.
With watchfulness. 1 Cor. 16:13. 1 Pet. 5:8.
With sobriety. 1 The. 5:6. 1 Pet. 5:8.
With endurance of hardness. 2 Tim. 2:3, 10.
With self-denial. 1 Cor. 9:25-27.
With confidence in God. Psa. 27:1-3.
With prayer. Psa. 35:1-3. Eph. 6:18.
Without earthly entanglements. 2 Tim. 2:4.

Mere professors do not maintain. Jer. 9:3.
SAINTS

Are all engaged in. Phi. 1:30.
Must stand firm in. Eph. 6:13, 14.
Exhorted to diligence in. 1 Tim. 6:12. Jude 3.
Encouraged in. Isa. 41:11, 12. Isa. 51:12. Mic. 7:8. 1 Jno. 4:4.
Helped by God in. Psa. 118:13. Isa. 41:13, 14.
Protected by God in. Psa. 140:7.
Comforted by God in. 2 Cor. 7:5, 6.
Strengthened by God in. Psa. 20:2. Psa. 27:14. Isa. 41:10.
Strengthened by Christ in. 2 Cor. 12:9. 2 Tim. 4:17.
Delivered by Christ in. 2 Tim. 4:18.
Thank God for victory in. Rom. 7:25. 1 Cor. 15:57.

ARMOR FOR

Girdle of truth. Eph. 6:14.
Breastplate of righteousness. Eph. 6:14.
Preparation of the gospel. Eph. 6:15.
Shield of faith. Eph. 6:16.
Helmet of salvation. Eph. 6:17. 1 The. 5:8.
Sword of the Spirit. Eph. 6:17.
Called armor of God. Eph. 6:11.
Called armor of righteousness. 2 Cor. 6:7.
Called armor of light. Rom. 13:12.
Not carnal. 2 Cor. 10:4.
Mighty through God. 2 Cor. 10:4, 5.
The whole, is required. Eph. 6:13.
Must be put on. Rom. 13:12. Eph. 6:11.
To be on right hand and left. 2 Cor. 6:7.

VICTORY IN, IS

From God. 1 Cor. 15:57. 2 Cor. 2:14.
Through Christ. Rom. 7:25. 1 Cor. 15:27. 2 Cor. 12:9. Rev. 12:11.
By faith. Heb. 11:33-37. 1 Jno. 5:4, 5.
Over the devil. Rom. 16:20. 1 Jno. 2:14.
Over the flesh. Rom. 7:24, 25. Gal. 5:24.
Over the world. 1 Jno. 5:4, 5.
Over all that exalts itself. 2 Cor. 10:5.
Over death and the grave. Isa. 25:8. Isa. 26:19. Hos. 13:14. 1 Cor. 15:54, 55.
Triumphant. Rom. 8:37. 2 Cor. 10:5.

THEY WHO OVERCOME IN, SHALL

Eat of the hidden manna. Rev. 2:17.
Eat of the tree of life. Rev. 2:7.
Be clothed in white raiment. Rev. 3:5.
Be pillars in the temple of God. Rev. 3:12.
Sit with Christ in His throne. Rev. 3:21.
Have a white stone, and, in it a new name written. Rev. 2:17.
Have power over the nations. Rev. 2:26.
Have the name of God written upon them by Christ. Rev. 3:12.
Have God as their God. Rev. 21:7.
Have the morning-star. Rev. 2:28.
Inherit all things. Rev. 21:7.
Be confessed by Christ before God the Father. Rev. 3:5.
Be sons of God. Rev. 21:7.
Not be hurt by the second death. Rev. 2:11.
Not have their names blotted out of the book of life. Rev. 3:5.

Illustrated. Isa. 9:5. Zec. 10:5.

Watchfulness.

Christ an example of. Mat. 26:38, 40. Luke 6:12.
Commanded. Mar. 13:37. Rev. 3:2.
Exhortations to. 1 The. 5:6. 1 Pet. 4:7.
God especially requires in ministers. Eze. 3:17, with Isa. 62:6. Mar. 13:34.
Ministers exhorted to. Acts 20:31. 2 Tim. 4:5.
Faithful ministers exercise. Heb. 13:17.
Faithful ministers approved by. Mat. 24:45, 46. Luke 12:41-44.
SHOULD BE

With prayer. Luke 21:36. Eph. 6:18.
With thanksgiving. Col. 4:2.
With steadfastness in the faith. 1 Cor. 16:13.
With heedfulness. Mar. 13:33.
With sobriety. 1 The. 5:6. 1 Pet. 4:7.
At all times. Pro. 8:34.
In all things. 2 Tim. 4:5.

Saints pray to be kept in a state of. Psa. 141:3.
MOTIVES TO;

Expected direction from God. Hab. 2:1.
Uncertain time of the coming of Christ. Mat. 24:42. Mat. 25:13. Mar. 13:35, 36.
Incessant assaults of the devil. 1 Pet. 5:8.
Liability to temptation. Mat. 26:41.

Blessedness of. Luke 12:37. Rev. 16:15.
Unfaithful ministers devoid of. Isa. 56:10.
The wicked averse to. 1 The. 5:7.
Danger of remissness in. Mat. 24:48-51. Mat. 25:5, 8, 12. Rev. 3:3.
Illustrated. Luke 12:35, 36.
Exemplified. David, Psa. 102:7. Anna, Luke 2:37. Paul, 2 Cor. 11:27.

Watchmen.

Soldiers generally acted as. Mat. 27:65, 66.
Citizens sometimes acted as. Neh. 7:3.
WERE STATIONED

On watch towers. 2 Kin. 9:17. Isa. 21:5.
On the walls of cities. Isa. 62:6.
In the streets of cities. Psa. 127:1.
Around the temple in Jerusalem on special occasions. 2 Kin. 11:6.

Paraded the streets at night to preserve order. So. of Sol. 3:3. So. of Sol. 5:7.
IN TIME OF DANGER

Increased in number. Jer. 51:12.
Vigilant night and day. Neh. 4:9. Isa. 21:8.
Reported the approach of all strangers, &c. 2 Sam. 18:24-27. 2 Kin. 9:18-20. Isa. 21:6, 7, 9.
Sounded an alarm at the approach of enemies. Eze. 33:2, 3.

Vigilance of, vain without God's protection. Psa. 127:1.
Were relieved by turns. Neh. 7:3.
Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to. Mat. 28:13, 14.
Neglecting to give warning punished with death. Eze. 33:6.
Often interrogated by passengers. Isa. 21:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of ministers. Isa. 5:28. Isa. 62:6. Eze. 3:17. Heb. 13:17.
(Blind,) of careless ministers. Isa. 56:10.
(Looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God. Psa. 130:5, 6.

Water.

One of the elements of the world. Gen. 1:2.
GOD ORIGINALLY

Created the firmament to divide. Gen. 1:6, 7.
Collected into one place. Gen. 1:9.
Created fowls and fishes, &c. from. Gen. 1:20, 21.

Necessary to vegetation. Gen. 2:5, 6. Job 14:9. Isa. 1:30.
Some plants particularly require. Job 8:11.
Necessary to the comfort and happiness of man. Isa. 41:17, with Zec. 9:11.
COLLECTED IN

Rises in vapor to the clouds. Ecc. 1:7, with Psa. 104:8.
Drops from the clouds in rain. Deu. 11:11. 2 Sam. 21:10.
DESCRIBED AS

Fluid. Psa. 78:16. Pro. 30:4.
Unstable. Gen. 49:4.
Penetrating. Psa. 109:18.
Reflecting images. Pro. 27:9.
Wearing the hardest substances. Job 14:19.
Cleansing. Eze. 36:25. Eph. 5:26.
Refreshing. Job 22:7. Pro. 25:25.

Congealed by cold. Job 38:29. Psa. 147:16, 17.
WAS USED BY JEWS

As their principal beverage. Gen. 24:43. 1 Kin. 13:19, 22. 1 Kin. 18:4. Hos. 2:5.
For culinary purposes. Exo. 12:9.
For washing the person. Gen. 18:4. Gen. 24:32.
For legal purification. Exo. 29:4. Heb. 9:10, 19.

Kept for purification in large waterpots. Jno. 2:6.
Carried in vessels. Gen. 21:14. 1 Sam. 26:11. Mar. 14:13.
Artificial mode of conveying, into large cities. 2 Kin. 20:20.
Frequently brackish and unfit for use. Exo. 15:23. 2 Kin. 2:19.
The want of, considered a great calamity. Exo. 17:1-3. Num. 20:2. 2 Kin. 3:9, 10. Isa. 3:1.
In times of scarcity, sold at an enormous price. Lam. 5:4.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Turned into blood. Exo. 7:17, 20.
Turned into wine. Jno. 2:7-9.
Brought from the rock. Exo. 17:6. Num. 20:11.
Brought from the jaw-bone of an ass. Jud. 15:19.
Consumed by fire from heaven. 1 Kin. 18:38.
Divided and made to stand on heap. Exo. 14:21, 22. Jos. 3:16.
Trenches filled with. 2 Kin. 3:17-22.
Iron made to swim in. 2 Kin. 6:5, 6.
Our Lord, &c. walking on. Mat. 14:26-29.
Healing powers communicated to. 2 Kin. 5:14. Jno. 5:4. Jno. 9:7.

The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by. Gen. 7:20-23, with 2 Pet. 3:6.
The world not to be again destroyed by. Gen. 9:8-15. 2 Pet. 3:7.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the support of God. Isa. 8:6.
Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. Isa. 41:17, 18. Isa. 44:3. Eze. 36:25. Jno. 7:38, 39.
Of persecutors. Psa. 124:4, 5.
Of persecutions. Psa. 88:17.
Of hostile armies. Isa. 8:7. Isa. 17:13.
(Still,) of the ordinances of the gospel. Psa. 23:2.
(Deep,) of severe affliction. Psa. 66:12. Psa. 69:1. Isa. 30:20. Isa. 43:2.
(Deep,) of counsel in the heart. Pro. 20:5.
(Deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise. Pro. 18:4.
(Poured out,) of the wrath of God. Hos. 5:10.
(Poured out,) of faintness by terror. Psa. 22:14.
(Pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny. Num. 24:7.
(Spilled on the ground,) of death. 2 Sam. 14:14.
(Its instability,) of a wavering disposition. Gen. 49:4.
(Its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice. Jos. 7:5. Eze. 7:17.
(Difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention. Pro. 17:14.
(Rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked. Job 24:18. Psa. 58:7.
(Many,) of different nations and people. Rev. 17:1, 15. Jer. 51:13.
(Many,) of a variety of afflictions. 2 Sam. 22:17.
(Noise of many,) of the word of Christ. Rev. 1:15.
(Covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God. Isa. 11:9. Hab. 2:14.

Wave-offering.

Placed in the hand of the priest and waved before the Lord. Exo. 29:24. Lev. 8:27.
CONSISTED OF

The fat, right shoulder, &c. of the priest's consecration-ram. Exo. 29:22, 23. Lev. 8:25, 26.
The breast of the priest's consecration-ram. Exo. 29:26. Lev. 8:29.
The breast of all peace-offerings. Lev. 7:30. Lev. 9:18, 21. Num. 6:17, 20.
Left shoulder, of Nazarite's peace-offering. Num. 6:17, 19.
The first fruits of barely harvest. Lev. 23:10, 11.
The first fruits of wheaten bread. Lev. 23:20.
The jealousy offering. Num. 5:25.
The leper's trespass offering. Lev. 14:12, 24.

Of the fat, &c. of the consecration-ram burnt on the altar. Exo. 29:25. Lev. 8:28.
Was given to the priest as his due. Exo. 29:26-28. Lev. 7:31, 34. Lev. 8:29. Lev. 10:15. Lev. 23:20. Num. 18:11.
Was to be eaten in a holy place by the priest's family. Lev. 10:14.

Weeks.

A period of time consisting of seven days. Lev. 23:15, 16. Luke 18:12.
A space of seven years sometimes so called. Gen. 29:27, 28. Dan. 9:24, 25, 27.
Origin of computing time by. Gen. 2:2.
The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks. Exo. 34:22, with Acts 2:1.

Weights.

Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary. Exo. 30:24.
Sometimes regulated by the king's standard. 2 Sam. 14:26.
Were frequently used in scales or balances. Job 31:6. Isa. 40:12.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Value of money estimated according to. Gen. 23:16. Gen. 43:21. Jer. 32:9.
All metals were given by. Exo. 37:24. 1 Chr. 28:14.
Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity. Lev. 26:26. Eze. 4:10, 16.
THE JEWS

Forbidden to have divers. Deu. 25:13, 14.
Forbidden to have unjust. Lev. 19:35, 36.
Frequently used unjust. Mic. 6:11.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of sins. Heb. 12:1.
Of the restraints put on the elements. Job 28:25.
(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints. 2 Cor. 4:17.

Wells.

First mention of. Gen. 16:14.
FREQUENTLY MADE

Near encampments. Gen. 21:30. Gen. 26:18.
Outside cities. Gen. 24:11. Jno. 4:6, 8.
In the courts of houses. 2 Sam. 17:18.
In the desert. 2 Chr. 26:10.

Supplied by springs. Pro. 16:22.
Supplied by the rain. Psa. 84:6.
Surrounded by trees. Gen. 49:22. Exo. 15:27.
Names often given to. Gen. 16:14. Gen. 21:31.
Canaan abounded with. Deu. 6:11.
Many supplied from Lebanon. So. of Sol. 4:15.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Beer-lahai-roi. Gen. 16:14.
Bethlehem. 2 Sam. 23:15. 1 Chr. 11:17, 18.
Beer (east of Jordan). Num. 21:16-18.
Beer-sheba. Gen. 21:30, 31.
Elim. Exo. 15:27.
Esek. Gen. 26:20.
Hagar. Gen. 21:19.
Haran. Gen. 29:3, 4.
Jacob. Jno. 4:6.
Rehoboth. Gen. 26:22.
Sitnah. Gen. 26:21.

Often deep and difficult to draw from. Jno. 4:11.
Often covered to prevent their being filled with sand. Gen. 29:2, 3.
Had troughs placed near for watering cattle. Gen. 24:19, 20. Exo. 2:16.
FREQUENTED BY

Women who came to draw water. Gen. 24:13, 14. Jno. 4:7.
Travellers. Gen. 24:11, 13, 42. Jno. 4:6.

Strangers not to draw from, without permission. Num. 20:17.
Water of, frequently sold. Num. 20:19.
Were a frequent cause of strife. Gen. 21:25. Gen. 26:21, 22. Exo. 2:16, 17.
Were often stopped up by enemies. Gen. 26:15, 18. 2 Kin. 3:19, 25.
Often afforded no water. Jer. 14:3. Zec. 9:11.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the ordinances of the Church. Isa. 12:3.
Of the Holy Spirit in saints. So. of Sol. 4:15, with Jno. 4:14.
Of the mouth of the righteous. Pro. 10:11.
Of wisdom and understanding in man. Pro. 16:22. Pro. 18:4.
(A fruitful bough by,) of Joseph's numerous posterity. Gen. 49:22.
(Drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness. Pro. 5:15.
(Without water,) of hypocrites. 2 Pet. 2:17.

Whirlwind.

Generally came from the south. Job 37:9. Isa. 21:1. Zec. 9:14.
Sometimes came from the north. Eze. 1:4.
Called the whirlwind of the Lord. Jer. 23:19. Jer. 30:23.
Arose up from the earth. Jer. 25:32.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH

Elijah taken to heaven in. 2 Kin. 2:1, 11.
God spoke to Job from. Job 38:1. Job 40:6.

Frequently continued for a long time. Jer. 30:23.
Destructive nature of. Pro. 1:27.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE

Speed with which God executes His purposes. Nah. 1:3.
Velocity of Christ's second coming. Isa. 66:15.
Velocity of the chariots in hostile armies. Isa. 5:28. Jer. 4:13.
Fury of God's judgments. Jer. 25:32. Jer. 30:23.
Sudden destruction of the wicked. Psa. 58:9. Pro. 1:27. Isa. 17:13. Isa. 40:24. Isa. 41:16. Jer. 30:23.
Unavoidable fruit of a life of sin and vanity. Hos. 8:7.

Wicked, The, are compared to.

Abominable branches. Isa. 14:19.
Ashes under the feet. Mal. 4:3.
Bad fishes. Mat. 13:48.
Beasts. Psa. 49:12. 2 Pet. 2:12.
Blind, The. Zep. 1:17. Mat. 15:14.
Brass and iron, &c. Jer. 6:28. Eze. 22:18.
Briars and thorns. Isa. 55:13. Eze. 2:6.
Bulls of Bashan. Psa. 22:12.
Carcasses trodden under feet. Isa. 14:19.
Chaff. Job 21:18. Psa. 1:4. Mat. 3:12.
Clouds without water. Jude 12.
Corn blasted. 2 Kin. 19:26.
Corrupt trees. Luke 6:43.
Deaf adders. Psa. 58:4.
Dogs. Pro. 26:11. Mat. 7:6. 2 Pet. 2:22.
Dross. Psa. 119:119. Eze. 22:18, 19.
Early dew that passeth away. Hos. 13:3.
Evil figs. Jer. 24:8.
Fading oaks. Isa. 1:30.
Fiery oven. Psa. 21:9. Hos. 7:4.
Fire of thorns. Psa. 118:12.
Fools building upon sand. Mat. 7:26.
Fuel of fire. Isa. 9:19.
Garden without water. Isa. 1:30.
Goats. Mat. 25:32.
Grass. Psa. 37:2. Psa. 92:7.
Grass on the housetop. 2 Kin. 19:26.
Green bay-trees. Psa. 37:35.
Green herbs. Psa. 37:2.
Heath in the desert. Jer. 17:6.
Horses rushing into the battle. Jer. 8:6.
Idols. Psa. 115:8.
Lions greedy of prey. Psa. 17:12.
Melting wax. Psa. 68:2.
Morning-clouds. Hos. 13:3.
Moth-eaten garments. Isa. 50:9. Isa. 51:8.
Passing whirlwinds. Pro. 10:25.
Potsherds. Pro. 26:23.
Raging waves of the sea. Jude 13.
Reprobate silver. Jer. 6:30.
Scorpions. Eze. 2:6.
Serpents. Psa. 58:4. Mat. 23:33.
Smoke. Hos. 13:3.
Stony ground. Mat. 13:5.
Stubble. Job 21:18. Mal. 4:1.
Swine. Mat. 7:6. 2 Pet. 2:22.
Tares. Mat. 13:38.
Troubled sea. Isa. 57:20.
Visions of the night. Job 20:8.
Wandering stars. Jude 13.
Wayward children. Mat. 11:16.
Wells without water. 2 Pet. 2:17.
Wheels. Psa. 83:13.
Whited sepulchres. Mat. 23:27.
Wild ass's colt. Job 11:12.

Widows.

Character of true. Luke 2:37. 1 Tim. 5:5, 10.
GOD

Surely hears the cry of. Exo. 22:23.
Judges for. Deu. 10:18. Psa. 68:5.
Relieves. Psa. 146:9.
Establishes the border of. Pro. 15:25.
Will witness against oppressors of. Mal. 3:5.

Exhorted to trust in God. Jer. 49:11.
SHOULD NOT BE

Afflicted. Exo. 22:22.
Oppressed. Jer. 7:6. Zec. 7:10.
Treated with violence. Jer. 22:3.
Deprived of raiment in pledge. Deu. 24:17.

SHOULD BE

Pleaded for. Isa. 1:17.
Honored, if widows indeed. 1 Tim. 5:3.
Relieved by their friends. 1 Tim. 5:4, 16.
Relieved by the Church. Acts 6:1. 1 Tim. 5:9.
Visited in affliction. Jas. 1:27.
Allowed to share in our blessings. Deu. 14:29. Deu. 16:11, 14. Deu. 24:19-21.

Though poor, may be liberal. Mar. 12:42, 43.
When young, exposed to may temptations. 1 Tim. 5:11-14.
SAINTS

Relieve. Acts 9:39.
Cause joy to. Job 29:13.
Disappoint not. Job 31:16.

THE WICKED

Do no good to. Job 24:21.
Send, away empty. Job 22:9.
Take pledges from. Job 24:3.
Reject the cause of. Isa. 1:23.
Vex. Eze. 22:7.
Make a prey of. Isa. 10:2. Mat. 23:14.
Slay. Psa. 94:6.

Curse for perverting judgment of. Deu. 27:19.
Woe to those who oppress. Isa. 10:1, 2.
Blessings on those who relieve. Deu. 14:29.
A type of Zion in affliction. Lam. 5:3.
Were released from all obligation to former husbands. Rom. 7:3.
Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands. Gen. 38:14, 19. 2 Sam. 14:2, 5.
Reproach connected with. Isa. 54:4.
Increase of, threatened as a punishment. Exo. 22:24. Jer. 15:8. Jer. 18:21.
LAWS RESPECTING;

Not to be oppressed. Exo. 22:22. Deu. 27:19.
Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors. Deu. 24:17.
Bound to perform their vows. Num. 30:9.
Not to intermarry with priests. Lev. 21:14.
To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards. Deu. 24:19.
To have a share of the triennial tithe. Deu. 14:28, 29. Deu. 26:12, 13.
To share in public rejoicings. Deu. 16:11, 14.
When daughters of priests and childless, to partake of the holy things. Lev. 22:13.
When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin. Deu. 25:5, 6. Ruth 3:10-13, with Ruth 4:4, 5. Mat. 22:24-26.

Allowed to marry again. Rom. 7:3.
Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason. 1 Kin. 2:21-24.
Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity. Job 27:15. Psa. 78:64.
Were under the special protection of God. Deu. 10:18. Psa. 68:5.
Were frequently oppressed and persecuted. Job 24:3. Eze. 22:7.
Specially taken care of by the primitive Church. Acts 6:1. 1 Tim. 5:9.
Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service. Luke 2:37. 1 Tim. 5:10.
Instances of great liberality in. 1 Kin. 17:9-15. Mar. 12:42, 43.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

A desolate condition. Isa. 47:8, 9.
Zion in captivity. Lam. 1:1.

Wind, The.

Variable nature of. Ecc. 1:6.
GOD

Created. Amos 4:13.
Restrains. Job 28:25. Psa. 107:29.
Brings forth, out of his treasuries. Psa. 135:7. Jer. 10:13.
Raises. Psa. 107:25. Jon. 4:8.
Changes. Psa. 78:26.
Assuages. Mat. 8:26. Mat. 14:32.
Gathers, in His hand. Pro. 30:4.

Accomplishes the purposes of God. Psa. 148:8.
Theory of, above man's comprehension. Jno. 3:8.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

North. Pro. 25:23. So. of Sol. 4:16.
South. Job 37:17. Luke 12:55.
East. Job 27:21. Eze. 17:10. Hos. 13:15.
West. Exo. 10:19.
Euroclydon. Acts 27:14.
The simoom or pestilential wind. 2 Kin. 19:7, 35. Jer. 4:11.
The whirlwind. Job 37:9.

Drying nature of. Gen. 8:1. Isa. 11:15.
Purifying nature of. Job 37:21. Jer. 4:11.
WHEN VIOLENT CALLED

Tempest. Job 9:17. Job 27:20. Jon. 1:4.
Storm. Job 21:18. Psa. 83:15.
Stormy wind. Psa. 148:8. Eze. 13:11, 13.
Windy storm. Psa. 55:8.
Great and strong wind. 1 Kin. 19:11.
Mighty wind. Acts 2:2. Rev. 6:13.
Fierce wind. Jas. 3:4.
Rough wind. Isa. 27:8.

From the north drives away rain. Pro. 25:23.
Frequently brings rain. 1 Kin. 18:44, 45. See 2 Kin. 3:17.
Often blighting. Psa. 103:16. Isa. 40:7. (Hebrew.)
Movement of the leaves of trees, &c. by, noticed. Isa. 7:2. Mat. 11:7. Rev. 6:13.
TEMPESTUOUS,

Raises the sea in waves. Psa. 107:25. Jno. 6:18.
Drives about the largest ships. Mat. 14:24. Acts 27:18. Jas. 3:4.
Destroys houses. Job 1:19. Mat. 7:27.

MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Locusts brought by. Exo. 10:13.
Locusts removed by. Exo. 10:19.
Red Sea divided by. Exo. 14:21.
Quails brought by. Num. 11:31.
Rocks and mountains rent by. 1 Kin. 19:11.
Raises on account of Jonah. Jon. 1:4.
Calmed by casting out Jonah. Jon. 1:15.
Calmed by Christ. Mat. 8:26. Mat. 14:32.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the operations of the Holy Spirit. Eze. 37:9. Jno. 3:8. Acts 2:2.
Of the life of man. Job 7:7.
Of the speeches of the desperate. Job 6:26.
Of terrors which pursue the soul. Job 30:15.
Of molten images. Isa. 41:29.
Of iniquity which leads to destruction. Isa. 64:6.
Of false doctrines. Eph. 4:14.
(Chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked. Job 21:18. Psa. 1:4.
(Without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift. Pro. 25:14.
(When destructive,) of the judgments of God. Isa. 27:8. Isa. 29:6. Isa. 41:16.
(Sowing,) of a course of sin. Hos. 8:7.
(Feeding upon,) of vain hopes. Hos. 12:1.
(Bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations. Isa. 26:18.

Wine.

First mention of. Gen. 9:20, 21.
WAS MADE OF

The juice of the grape. Gen. 49:11.
The juice of the pomegranate. So. of Sol. 8:2.

First mode of making, noticed. Gen. 40:11.
Generally made by treading the grapes in a press. Neh. 13:15. Isa. 63:2, 3.
Refining of, alluded to. Isa. 25:6.
Improved by age. Luke 5:39.
PLACES CELEBRATED FOR;

Canaan in general. Deu. 33:28.
Possessions of Judah. Gen. 49:8, 11, 12.
Lebanon. Hos. 14:7.
Helbon. Eze. 27:18.
Assyria. 2 Kin. 18:32. Isa. 36:17.
Moab. Isa. 16:8-10. Jer. 48:32, 33.

Many kinds of. Neh. 5:18.
Sweet, esteemed for flavor and strength. Isa. 49:26. Amos 9:13. Mic. 6:15.
Red, most esteemed. Pro. 23:31. Isa. 27:2.
Often spiced to increase its strength, &c. Pro. 9:2, 5. Pro. 23:30. So. of Sol. 8:2.
WAS USED

As a beverage from the earliest age. Gen. 9:21. Gen. 27:25.
At all feasts and entertainments. Est. 1:7. Est. 5:6. Isa. 5:12. Dan. 5:1-4. Jno. 2:3.
For drink offerings in the worship of God. Exo. 29:40. Num. 15:4-10.
For drink offerings in idolatrous worship. Deu. 32:37, 38.
As a medicine. Luke 10:34. 1 Tim. 5:23.

First fruits of, to be offered to God. Deu. 18:4. 2 Chr. 31:5.
With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings. Gen. 27:28, 37. Psa. 4:7. Hos. 2:8. Joel 2:19.
Given in abundance to the Jews when obedient. Hos. 2:22. Joel 2:19, 24. Zec. 9:17.
The Jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment. Isa. 24:7, 11. Hos. 2:9. Joel 1:10. Hag. 1:11. Hag. 2:16.
The Jews frequently drank, to excess. Isa. 5:11. Joel 3:3. Amos 6:6.
In times of scarcity, was mixed with water. Isa. 1:22.
Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage. So. of Sol. 5:1.
CHARACTERIZED AS

Cheering God and man. Jud. 9:13. Zec. 9:17.
Gladdening the heart. Psa. 104:15.
Strengthening. 2 Sam. 16:2. So. of Sol. 2:5.
Making mirthful. Est. 1:10. Ecc. 10:19.

Custom of presenting to travellers. Gen. 14:18. 1 Sam. 25:18.
Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs. Pro. 31:6. Mar. 15:23.
Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle. Lev. 10:9.
Forbidden to Nazarites during their separation. Num. 6:3.
The Rechabites never drank. Jer. 35:5, 6.
IN EXCESS

Forbidden. Eph. 5:18.
Infuriates the temper. Pro. 20:1.
Impairs the health. 1 Sam. 25:37. Hos. 4:11.
Impairs the judgment and memory. Pro. 31:4, 5. Isa. 28:7.
Inflames the passions. Isa. 5:11.
Leads to sorrow and contention. Pro. 23:29, 30.
Leads to remorse. Pro. 23:31, 32.

An article of extensive commerce. Eze. 27:18.
Was stored in cellars. 1 Chr. 27:27.
Was kept in bottles. 1 Sam. 25:18. Hab. 2:15.
Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles. Mat. 2:22.
The love of Christ to be preferred to. So. of Sol. 1:2, 4.
Water miraculously turned into. Jno. 2:9.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the blood of Christ. Mat. 26:27-29.
Of the blessings of the gospel. Pro. 9:2, 5. Isa. 25:6. 55:1.
Of the wrath and judgments of God. Psa. 60:3. Psa. 75:8. Jer. 13:12-14. Jer. 25:15-18.
Of the abominations of the apostacy. Rev. 17:2. Rev. 18:3.
Of violence and rapine. Pro. 4:17.

Winter.

God makes. Psa. 74:17.
Yearly return of, secured by covenant. Gen. 8:22.
Coldness and inclemency of, noticed. Pro. 20:4, with (marg.) Jno. 10:22.
UNSUITED FOR

Traveling. Mat. 24:20. 2 Tim. 4:21.
Navigation. Acts 27:9.

Ships were laid up in port during. Acts 27:12. Acts 28:11.
The Jews frequently had special houses for. Jer. 36:22. Amos 3:15.
Illustrative of seasons of spiritual adversity. So. of Sol. 2:11.

Wisdom of God, The.

Is one of his attributes. 1 Sam. 2:3. Job 9:4.
DESCRIBED AS

Perfect. Job 36:4. Job 37:16.
Mighty. Job 36:5.
Universal. Job 28:24. Dan. 2:22. Acts 15:18.
Infinite. Psa. 147:5. Rom. 11:33.
Unsearchable. Isa. 40:28. Rom. 11:33.
Wonderful. Psa. 139:6.
Beyond human comprehension. Psa. 139:6.
Incomparable. Isa. 44:7. Jer. 10:7.
Underived. Job 21:22. Isa. 40:14.

The gospel contains treasures of. 1 Cor. 2:7.
Wisdom of saints is derived from. Ezr. 7:25.
All human wisdom derived from. Dan. 2:1.
Saints ascribe to him. Dan. 2:20.
EXHIBITED IN

His works. Job 37:16. Psa. 104:24. Psa. 136:5. Pro. 3:19. Jer. 10:12.
His counsels. Isa. 28:29. Jer. 32:19.
His foreshadowing events. Isa. 42:9. Isa. 46:10.
Redemption. 1 Cor. 1:24. Eph. 1:8. Eph. 3:10.
Searching the heart. 1 Chr. 28:9. Rev. 2:23.
Understanding the thoughts. 1 Chr. 28:9. Psa. 139:2.

EXHIBITED IN KNOWING

The heart. Psa. 44:21. Pro. 15:11. Luke 16:15.
The actions. Job 34:21. Psa. 139:2, 3.
The words. Psa. 139:4.
His saints. 2 Sam. 7:20. 2 Tim. 2:19.
The way of saints. Job 23:10. Psa. 1:6.
The want of saints. Deu. 2:7. Mat. 6:8.
The afflictions of saints. Exo. 3:7. Psa. 142:3.
The infirmities of saints. Psa. 103:14.
The minutest matters. Mat. 10:29, 30.
The most secret things. Mat. 6:18.
The time of judgment. Mat. 24:36.
The wicked. Neh. 9:10. Job 11:11.
The works, &c. of the wicked. Isa. 66:18.

Nothing is concealed from. Psa. 139:12.
The wicked question. Psa. 73:11. Isa. 47:10.
Should be magnified. Rom. 16:27. Jude 25.

Witness of the Holy Ghost.

Is truth. 1 Jno. 5:6.
To be implicitly received. 1 Jno. 5:6, 9.
BORNE TO CHRIST

As Messiah. Luke 3:22, with Jno. 1:32, 33.
As coming to redeem and sanctify. 1 Jno. 5:6.
As exalted to be a Prince and Saviour to give repentance, &c. Acts 5:31, 32.
As perfecting saints. Heb. 10:14, 15.
As foretold by Himself. Jno. 15:26.
In heaven. 1 Jno. 5:7, 11.
On earth. 1 Jno. 5:8.

The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by. Acts 14:3, with Heb. 2:4.
The faithful preaching of the Apostles accompanied by. 1 Cor. 2:4. 1 The. 1:5.
GIVEN TO SAINTS

On believing. Acts 15:8. 1 Jno. 5:10.
To testify to them of Christ. Jno. 15:26.
As an evidence of adoption. Rom. 8:16.
As an evidence of Christ in them. 1 Jno. 3:24.
As an evidence of God in them. 1 Jno. 4:13.

Borne against all unbelievers. Neh. 9:30. Acts 28:25-27.

Wives.

Not to be selected from among the ungodly. Gen. 24:3. Gen. 26:34, 35. Gen. 28:1.
DUTIES OF, TO THEIR HUSBANDS

To love them. Tit. 2:4.
To reverence them. Eph. 5:33.
To be faithful to them. 1 Cor. 7:3-5, 10.
To be subject to them. Gen. 3:16. Eph. 5:22, 24. 1 Pet. 3:1.
To obey them. 1 Cor. 14:34. Tit. 2:5.
To remain with them for life. Rom. 7:2, 3.

SHOULD BE ADORNED

Not with ornaments. 1 Tim. 2:9. 1 Pet. 3:3.
With modesty and sobriety. 1 Tim. 2:9.
With a meek and quiet spirit. 1 Pet. 3:4, 5.
With good works. 1 Tim. 2:10. 1 Tim. 5:10.

GOOD,

Are from the Lord. Pro. 19:14.
Are a token of the favor of God. Pro. 18:22.
Are a blessing to husbands. Pro. 12:4. Pro. 31:10, 12.
Bring honor on husbands. Pro. 31:23.
Secure confidence of husbands. Pro. 31:11.
Are praised by husbands. Pro. 31:28.
Are diligent and prudent. Pro. 31:13-27.
Are benevolent to the poor. Pro. 31:20.
Duty of, to unbelieving husbands. 1 Cor. 7:13, 14, 16. 1 Pet. 3:1, 2.
Should be silent in the Churches. 1 Cor. 14:34.

Should seek religious instruction from their husbands. 1 Cor. 14:35.
Of ministers should be exemplary. 1 Tim. 3:11.
Good--Exemplified. Wife of Manoah, Jud. 13:10. Orpah and Ruth, Ruth 1:4, 8. Abigail, 1 Sam. 25:3. Esther, Est. 2:15-17. Elizabeth, Luke 1:6. Priscilla, Acts 18:2, 26. Sarah, 1 Pet. 3:6.
Bad--Exemplified. Samson's wife, Jud. 14:15-17. Michal, 2 Sam. 6:16. Jezebel, 1 Kin. 21:25. Zeresh, Est. 5:14. Job's wife, Job 2:9. Herodias, Mar. 6:17. Sapphira, Acts 5:1, 2.

Wolf, The.

Rapacious nature of. Gen. 49:27.
Particularly fierce in the evening when it seeks its prey. Jer. 5:6. Hab. 1:8.
Destructive to flocks of sheep. Jno. 10:12.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the wicked. Mat. 10:16. Luke 10:3.
Of wicked rulers. Eze. 22:27. Zep. 3:3.
Of false teachers. Mat. 7:15. Acts 20:29.
Of the devil. Jno. 10:12.
Of the tribe of Benjamin. Gen. 49:27.
Of fierce enemies. Jer. 5:6. Hab. 1:8.
(Taming of,) of the change effected by conversion. Isa. 11:6. Isa. 65:25.

Woman.

Origin and cause of the name. Gen. 2:23.
ORIGINALLY MADE

By God in His own image. Gen. 1:27.
From one of Adam's ribs. Gen. 2:21, 22.
For man. 1 Cor. 11:9.
To be an helpmeet for man. Gen. 2:18, 20.
Subordinate to man. 1 Cor. 11:3.
To be the glory of man. 1 Cor. 11:7.

Deceived by Satan. Gen. 3:1-6. 2 Cor. 11:3. 1 Tim. 2:14.
Led man to disobey God. Gen. 3:6, 11, 12.
Curse pronounced on. Gen. 3:16.
Salvation promised through the seed of. Gen. 3:15. See Isa. 7:14.
Safety in childbirth promised to the faithful and holy. 1 Tim. 2:15.
CHARACTERIZED AS

Weaker than man. 1 Pet. 3:7.
Timid. Isa. 19:16. Jer. 50:37. Jer. 51:30. Nah. 3:13.
Loving and affectionate. 2 Sam. 1:26.
Tender and constant to her offspring. Isa. 49:15. Lam. 4:10.

To wear her hair long as a covering. 1 Cor. 11:15.
Good and virtuous, described. Pro. 31:10-28.
Virtuous, held in high estimation. Ruth 3:11. Pro. 31:10, 30.
FREQUENTLY

Fond of self-indulgence. Isa. 32:9-11.
Subtle and deceitful. Pro. 7:10. Ecc. 7:26.
Silly and easily led into error. 2 Tim. 3:6.
Zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry. Jer. 7:18. Eze. 13:17, 23.
Active in instigating to iniquity. Num. 31:15, 16. 1 Kin. 21:25. Neh. 13:26.

Generally wore a vail in the presence of the other sex. Gen. 24:65.
Generally lived in a separated apartment or tent. Gen. 18:9. Gen. 24:67. Est. 2:9, 11.
Submissive and respectful to husbands. 1 Pet. 3:6, with Gen. 18:12.
OF DISTINCTION

Fair and graceful. Gen. 12:11. Gen. 24:16. So. of Sol. 1:8. Amos 8:13.
Haughty in their deportment. Isa. 3:16.
Fond of dress and ornaments. Isa. 3:17-23.
Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls. Isa. 3:24, with 1 Tim. 2:9.

Of the poorer classes swarthy from exposure to the sun. So. of Sol. 1:5, 6.
YOUNG,

Called maids. Exo. 2:8. Luke 8:51, 52.
Called damsels. Gen. 24:55. Mar. 5:39.
Called virgins. Gen. 24:16. Lam. 1:4.
Gay and mirthsome. Jud. 11:34. Jud. 21:21. Jer. 31:13. Zec. 9:17.
Kind and courteous to strangers. Gen. 24:17.
Fond of ornaments. Jer. 2:32.
Required to learn from and imitate their elders. Tit. 2:4.
Inherited parents' property when there was no male heir. Num. 27:8.
Could not marry without consent of parents. Gen. 24:3, 4. Gen. 34:6. Exo. 22:17.
Not to be given in marriage considered a calamity. Jud. 11:37. Psa. 78:63. Isa. 4:1.
Often taken captive. Lam. 1:18. Eze. 30:17, 18.
Punishment for seducing, when betrothed. Deu. 22:23-27.
Punishment for seducing when not betrothed. Exo. 22:16, 17. Deu. 22:28, 29.
Often treated with great cruelty in war. Deu. 32:25. Lam. 2:21. Lam. 5:11.
Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colors. 2 Sam. 13:18. Psa. 45:14.

Were required to hear and obey the law. Jos. 8:35.
Had a court of the tabernacle assigned to them. Exo. 38:8. 1 Sam. 2:2.
Allowed to join in the temple-music from the time of David. 1 Chr. 25:5, 6. Ezr. 2:65. Neh. 7:67.
OFTEN ENGAGED IN

Domestic employments. Gen. 18:6. Pro. 31:15.
Agriculture. Ruth 2:8. So. of Sol. 1:6.
Tending sheep. Gen. 29:9. Exo. 2:16.
Drawing and carrying water. Gen. 24:11, 13, 15, 16. 1 Sam. 9:11. Jno. 4:7.
Grinding corn. Mat. 24:41. Luke 17:35.
Spinning. Pro. 31:13, 14.
Embroidery. Pro. 31:22.
Celebrating the victories of the nation. Exo. 15:20, 21. Jud. 11:34. 1 Sam. 18:6, 7.
Attending funerals as mourners. Jer. 9:17, 20.

Vows of, when married not binding upon the husband. Num. 30:6-8.
Unfaithfulness of, when married found out by the waters of jealousy. Num. 5:14-28.
Punishment for injuring, when with child. Exo. 21:22-25.
To be governed by, considered a calamity by the Jews. Isa. 3:12.
To be slain by, considered a great disgrace. Jud. 9:54.
Considered a valuable booty in war. Deu. 20:14. 1 Sam. 30:2.
Often treated with great cruelty in war. 2 Kin. 8:12. Lam. 5:11. Eze. 9:6. Hos. 13:16.
ILLUSTRATIVE

(Gloriously arrayed,) of the Church of Christ. Psa. 45:13. Gal. 4:26, with Rev. 12:1.
(Delicate,) of backsliding Israel. Jer. 6:2.
(Chaste and holy,) of saints. So. of Sol. 1:3. 2 Cor. 11:2. Rev. 14:4.
(Lewd,) of the Roman apostacy. Rev. 17:4, 18.
(Wise,) of saints. Mat. 25:1, 2, 4.
(Foolish,) of mere professors. Mat. 25:1-3.
(At ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security. Isa. 32:9, 11.
(Forsaken,) of Israel in her captivity. Isa. 54:6.

Works, Good.

Christ, an example of. Jno. 10:32. Acts 10:38.
CALLED

Good fruits. Jas. 3:17.
Fruits meet for repentance. Mat. 3:8.
Fruits of righteousness. Phi. 1:11.
Works and labors of love. Heb. 6:10.

Are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. Phi. 1:11.
They alone, who abide in Christ can perform. Jno. 15:4, 5.
Wrought by God in us. Isa. 26:12. Phi. 2:13.
The Scripture designed to lead us to. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17. Jas. 1:25.
To be performed in Christ's name. Col. 3:17.
Heavenly wisdom is full of. Jas. 3:17.
Justification unattainable by. Rom. 3:20. Gal. 2:16.
Salvation unattainable by. Eph. 2:8, 9. 2 Tim. 1:9. Tit. 3:5.
SAINTS

Created in Christ unto. Eph. 2:10.
Exhorted to put on. Col. 3:12-14.
Are full of. Acts 9:36.
Are zealous of. Tit. 2:14.
Should be furnished unto all. 2 Tim. 3:17.
Should be rich in. 1 Tim. 6:18.
Should be careful to maintain. Tit. 3:8, 14.
Should be established in. 2 The. 2:17.
Should be fruitful in. Col. 1:10.
Should be perfect in. Heb. 13:21.
Should be prepared unto all. 2 Tim. 2:21.
Should abound to all. 2 Cor. 9:8.
Should be ready to all. Tit. 3:1.
Should manifest, with meekness. Jas. 3:13.
Should provoke each other to. Heb. 10:24.
Should avoid ostentation in. Mat. 6:1-18.
Bring to the light their. Jno. 3:21.
Followed into rest by their. Rev. 14:13.

Holy women should manifest. 1 Tim. 2:10. 1 Tim. 5:10.
God remembers. Neh. 13:14, with Heb. 6:9, 10.
Shall be brought into the judgment. Ecc. 12:14, with 2 Cor. 5:10.
In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith. Mat. 25:34-40, with Jas. 2:14-20.
MINISTERS SHOULD

Be patterns of. Tit. 2:7.
Exhort to. 1 Tim. 6:17, 18. Tit. 3:1, 8, 14.

God is glorified by. Jno. 15:8.
Designed to lead others to glorify God. Mat. 5:16. 1 Pet. 2:12.
A blessing attends. Jas. 1:25.
The wicked reprobate unto. Tit. 1:16.
Illustrated. Jno. 15:5.

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R. A. Torrey
The New Topical Text Book (1897)