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PAARAI. One of David's valiant men, 2 Sam 23:35. Called NAARAI in 1 Chron 11:37.
PACK ANIMALS, used for transporting army supplies, 1 Chron 12:40.
PADANARAM. See MESOPOTAMIA.
PADON, one of the Nethinims, Ezra 2:44; Neh 7:47.
PAGIEL, son of Ocran and leader of the tribe of Asher at time of exodus, Num 1:13; Num 2:27; Num 7:72,77; Num 10:26.
PAHATHMOAB, the ancestor of an influential family of Judah, which returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, Ezra 2:6; Ezra 10:30; Neh 3:11; Neh 7:11.
PAI. A city in Edom, 1 Chron 1:50. Called PAU in Gen 36:39.
PAIN.
See AFFLICTIONS.
PAINTING. Around the eyes, to enlarge their appearance, 2 Kings 9:30; Jer 4:30; Ezek 23:40. Of rooms, Jer 22:14. Of portraits, Ezek 23:14.
See PICTURE.
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PALACE. For kings, 1 Kings 21:1; 2 Kings 15:25; Jer 49:27; Amos 1:12; Nah 2:6. Of David, 2 Sam 7:2. Of Solomon, 1 Kings 7:1-12. At Babylon, Dan 4:29; Dan 5:5; Dan 6:18. At Shushan, Neh 1:1; Esther 1:2; Esther 7:7; Dan 8:2. Archives kept in, Ezra 6:2. Proclamations issued from, Amos 3:9.
FIGURATIVE: Of a government, Amos 1:12; Amos 2:2; Nah 2:6.
PALAL. Son of Uzai. One of the workmen in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Neh 3:25.
PALE HORSE, symbol of death, Rev 6:8.
PALESTINE. See CANAAN.
PALLU, called also PHALLU. Son of Reuben, Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14; Num 26:5,8; 1 Chron 5:3.
PALM TREE. Deborah judged Israel under, Judg 4:5. Wood of, used in the temple, 1 Kings 6:29,32,35; 2 Chron 3:5. In the temple seen in the vision of Ezekiel, Ezek 40:16; Ezek 41:18. Branches of, thrown in the way when Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, John 12:13. Jericho was called the City of Palm Trees, Deut 34:3.
FIGURATIVE: Of the prosperity of the righteous, Ps 92:12. Used as a symbol of victory, Rev 7:9.
PALMERWORM, Joel 1:4; Joel 2:25; Amos 4:9.
PALSY. See PARALYSIS.
PALTI, a chief Benjamite and one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan, Num 13:9.
PALTIEL, a chief of Issachar and one of the committee of twelve appointed to divide Canaan among the tribes, Num 34:26.
PAMPHYLIA. A province in Asia Minor. Men of, in Jerusalem, Acts 2:10. Paul goes to, Acts 13:13-14; Acts 14:24. John, surnamed Mark, in, Acts 13:13; Acts 15:38. Sea of, Acts 27:5.
PANIC. In armies, Lev 26:17; Deut 32:30; Josh 23:10; Ps 35:5. From God, Gen 35:5; Exod 15:14-16; Judg 7:22; 1 Sam 14:15-20; 2 Kings 7:6-7; 2 Chron 20:22-23.
See ARMIES.
PANTOMIME. By Isaiah, Isa 20:2,3. By Ezekiel, Ezek 4:1-8; Ezek 12:18. Agabus, Acts 21:11.
See PARCHMENT.
PAPHOS. A city of Cyprus. Paul blinds a sorcerer in, Acts 13:6-13.
PAPYRUS. [RV, margin] Exod 2:3.
PARABLES. Of the trees, Judg 9:8-15. Of the lamb, 2 Sam 12:1-6. Of the woman of Tekoa, 2 Sam 14:5-12. Of the garment rent in pieces, 1 Kings 11:30-32. Of the prisoner of war, 1 Kings 20:39-42. Of the thistle and cedar, 2 Kings 14:9. Of a vine of Egypt, Ps 80:8-16. Of the vineyard, Isa 5:1-7; Isa 27:2,3. Of the husbandman, Isa 28:23-29. Of the skins filled with wine, Jer 13:12-14. Of the vine, Ezek 15; Ezek 17:5-10; Ezek 19:10-14. Of the two eagles, Ezek 17. Of lions' whelps, Ezek 19:1-9. Of Aholah and
Aholibah, Ezek 23. The boiling pot, Ezek 24:3-5. The gourd, Jon 4:10-11. The sheet let down from heaven in Peter's vision, Acts 10:10-16. The two covenants, Gal 4:22-31. The mercenary soldier, 2 Tim 2:3-4. Husbandman, 2 Tim 2:6. Furnished house, 2 Tim 2:20-21. The athlete, 2 Tim 2:5. Lookingglass, James 1:23-25.
See JESUS, PARABLES OF; SYMBOLS; TYPES.
PARADISE, the place of the glorified spirits, Luke 23:43; 2 Cor 12:4; Rev 2:7.
See EDEN.
PARADOX.
Matt 10:39; Matt 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 17:33
PARAH, a city in Benjamin, Josh 18:23.
PARALYSIS. Cured by Jesus, Matt 4:24; Matt 8:6,13; Matt 9:2,6; by Philip, Acts 8:7; Peter, Acts 9:33-34.
PARAN. Desert or wilderness of, Gen 21:21; Num 10:12; Num 12:16; Num 13:3,26; Deut 1:1. Mountains of, Deut 33:2; Hab 3:3. Israelites encamp in, Num 12:16. David takes refuge in, 1 Sam 25:1. Hadad flees to, 1 Kings 11:17-18.
PARDON. OF SIN: See SIN, FORGIVENESS OF.
PARENTS. Covenant benefits of, entailed on children, Gen 6:18; Exod 20:6; Ps 103:17. Curses entailed, Exod 20:5; Lev 20:5; Isa 14:20; Jer 9:14; Lam 5:7; Ezek 16:44-45. Involved in children's wickedness, 1 Sam 2:27-36; 1 Sam 4:10-22.
Partiality of: Isaac for Esau, Gen 25:28; Rebekah for Jacob, Gen 25:28; Gen 27:6-17; Jacob for Joseph, Gen 33:2; Gen 37:3; Gen 48:22; for Benjamin, Gen 42:4. See PARTIALITY.
Parental affection exemplified: By Hagar, Gen 21:15-16; Rebekah's mother, Gen 24:55; Isaac and Rebekah, Gen 25:28; Isaac, Gen 27:26-27; Laban, Gen 31:26-28; Jacob, Gen 37:3-4; Gen 42:4,38; Gen 43:13-14; Gen 45:26-28; Gen 48:10-11; Moses's mother, Exod 2; Naomi, Ruth 1:8-9; Hannah, 1 Sam 2:19; David, 2 Sam 12:18-23; 2 Sam 13:38-39; 2 Sam 14:1,33; 2 Sam 18:5,12-13,33; 2 Sam 19:1-6; Rizpah, 2 Sam 21:10; the mother of the infant brought to Solomon by the harlots, 1 Kings 3:22-28; Mary, Matt 12:46; Luke 2:48; John 2:5; John 19:25; Jairus, Mark 5:23; father of demoniac, Mark 9:24; nobleman, John 4:49.
Indulgent: Eli, 1 Sam 2:27-36; 1 Sam 3:13-14; David, 1 Kings 1:6.
Paternal blessings: Of Noah, Gen 9:24-27; Abraham, Gen 17:18; Isaac, Gen 27:10-40; Gen 28:3-4; Jacob, Gen 48:15-20; Gen 49:1-28.
Prayers in behalf of children: Of Hannah, 1 Sam 1:27; David, 2 Sam 7:25-29; 1 Chron 17:16-27; 2 Sam 12:16; 1 Chron 22:12; 1 Chron 29:19; Job, Job 1:5.
Paternal reproaches, Gen 9:24-25; Gen 49:3-7.
INFLUENCE OF: See INFLUENCE.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Exod 20:5; [Lam 5:7]; Exod 20:10
See CHILDREN; INSTRUCTION.
PARMASHTA, son of Haman, Esther 9:9.
PARMENAS, one of the disciples, Acts 6:5.
PARNACH, father of Elizaphan, Num 34:25.
PAROSH, called also PHAROSH. The ancestor of one of the families which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Ezra 2:3; Ezra 8:3; Ezra 10:25; Neh 7:8; Neh 10:14.
PARRICIDE, 2 Kings 19:37; 2 Chron 32:21; Isa 37:38.
PARSHANDATHA, son of Haman, Esther 9:7.
PARSIMONY. Of the Jews toward the temple, Hag 1:2,4,6,9; toward God, Mal 3:8-9. Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured on Jesus, Matt 26:8-9; John 12:4-5. Punishment of, Hag 1:9-11. See LIBERALITY.
PARTHIANS, the inhabitants of Parthia, a country northwest of Persia, Acts 2:9.
PARTIALITY. Among brethren forbidden, 1 Tim 5:21. Of parents for particular children, see PARENTS. Its effect on other children, Gen 37:4.
PARTICEPS CRIMINIS, 2 John 11.
See COLLUSION.
PARTNERSHIP, with God, 1 Cor 3:7,9; 2 Cor 6:1; Phil 2:13.
See PROVIDENCE.
PARTRIDGE, 1 Sam 26:20; Jer 17:11.
PARUAH, father of Jehoshaphat, 1 Kings 4:17.
PARVAIM, an unknown gold region, 2 Chron 3:6.
PASACH, son of Japhlet, 1 Chron 7:33.
PASCHAL LAMB. See PASSOVER.
PASSENGER. See COMMERCE.
PASDAMMIM. A battle between David and the Philistines, fought at, 1 Chron 11:13. Called EPHESDAMMIM in 1 Sam 17:1.
PASEAH. 1. Called also PHASEAH. A son of Eshton, 1 Chron 4:12.
2. Ancestor of a family which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Ezra 2:49; Neh 7:51.
3. Father of Jehoiada, probably identical with preceding, Neh 3:6.
PASHUR. 1. A priest, son of Malchiah, 1 Chron 9:12. An influential man, and ancestor of an influential family, Jer 21:1; Jer 38:1; Ezra 2:38; Ezra 10:22; Neh 7:41; Neh 10:3; Neh 11:12.
2. Son of Immer and governor of the temple. Beats and imprisons Jeremiah, Jer 20:1-6.
3. Father of Gedaliah, who persecuted Jeremiah, Jer 38:1.
See JESUS, SUFFERINGS OF.
PASSOVER. Institution of, Exod 12:3-49; Exod 23:15-18; Exod 34:18; Lev 23:4-8; Num 9:2-5,13-14; Num 28:16-25; Deut 16:1-8,16; Ps 81:3,5. Design of, Exod 12:21-28.
Special passover, for those who were unclean, or on journey, to be held in second month, Num 9:6-12; 2 Chron 30:2-4. Lamb killed by Levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean, 2 Chron 30:17; 2 Chron 35:3-11; Ezra 6:20. Strangers authorized to celebrate, Exod 12:48-49; Num 9:14.
Observed at place designated by God, Deut 16:5-7; with unleavened bread, Exod 12:8,15-20; Exod 13:3,6; Exod 23:15; Lev 23:6; Num 9:11; Num 28:17; Deut 16:3-4; Mark 14:12; Luke 22:7; Acts 12:3; 1 Cor 5:8. Penalty for neglecting to observe, Num 9:13.
Reinstituted by Ezekiel, Ezek 45:21-24.
Observation of, renewed by the Israelites on entering Canaan, Josh 5:10-11; by Hezekiah, 2 Chron 30:1; by Josiah, 2 Kings 23:22-23; 2 Chron 35:1,18; after return from captivity, Ezra 6:19-20. Observed by Jesus, Matt 26:17-20; Luke 22:15; John 2:13,23; John 13. Jesus in the temple at time of, Luke 2:41-50.
Jesus crucified at time of, Matt 26:2; Mark 14:1-2; John 18:28. The lamb of, a type of Christ, 1 Cor 5:7. Lord's supper ordained at, Matt 26:26-28; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-20.
Prisoner released at, by the Romans, Matt 27:15; Mark 15:6; Luke 23:16-17; John 18:39. Peter imprisoned at time of, Acts 12:3.
Christ called our passover, 1 Cor 5:7.
See FEASTS.
PASSPORTS, given to Nehemiah, Neh 2:7-9.
See SHEPHERD.
PATARA, a Lycian city in Asia Minor. Visited by Paul, Acts 21:1-2.
PATHROS, a part of Upper Egypt. Jewish captives in, Isa 11:11; Jer 44:1,15; Ezek 29:14. Prophecy against, Ezek 30:14.
PATHRUSIM, a descendant of Mizraim and ancestor of the Philistines, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12.
PATIENCE.
See kindred topics, LONGSUFFERING; MEEKNESS.
INSTANCES OF: Isaac toward the people of Gerar, Gen 26:15-22. Moses, Exod 16:7-8. Job, Job 1:21; James 5:11. David, Ps 40:1. Simeon, Luke 2:25. Paul, 2 Tim 3:10. Prophets, James 5:10. The Thessalonians, 2 Thess 1:4. The church at Ephesus, Rev 2:2-3; and Thyatira, Rev 2:19. John, Rev 1:9.
PATMOS, an island in the Aegean Sea. John an exile on, Rev 1:9.
PATRIARCH, head of a family, Acts 7:9.
PATRIARCHAL GOVERNMENT. See GOVERNMENT.
PATRICIDE, of Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:37; Isa 37:38.
PATRIOTISM.
See COUNTRY, LOVE OF.
INSTANCES OF: Moses, Heb 11:24-26. Deborah, Judg 4-5. The tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali, Judg 5:18-20. Eli, 1 Sam 4:17-18. Phinehas' wife, 1 Sam 4:19-22. Joab, 2 Sam 10:12. Uriah, 2 Sam 11:11. Hadad, 1 Kings 11:21-22. The lepers of Samaria, 2 Kings 7:9. Nehemiah, Neh 1:2,4-11; Neh 2:3.
WANTING IN: The tribes of Reuben, Asher, and Dan, Judg 5:15-17. Inhabitants of Meroz, Judg 5:23; of Succoth and Penuel, Judg 8:4-17.
PATROBAS, a believer at Rome, Rom 16:14.
PATTERN, of the tabernacle, Heb 8:5; Heb 9:23.
See TABERNACLE.
PAU, called also PAI. A city of Edom, Gen 36:39; 1 Chron 1:50.
PAUL. Called also SAUL, Acts 8:1; Acts 9:1; Acts 13:9. Of the tribe of Benjamin, Rom 11:1; Phil 3:5. Personal appearance of, 2 Cor 10:1,10; 2 Cor 11:6. Born in Tarsus, Acts 9:11; Acts 21:39; Acts 22:3. Educated at Jerusalem in the school of Gamaliel, Acts 22:3; Acts 26:4. A zealous Pharisee, Acts 22:3; Acts 23:6; Acts 26:5; 2 Cor 11:22; Gal 1:14; Phil 3:5. A Roman, Acts 16:37; Acts 22:25-28. Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of Stephen, Acts 7:58; Acts 8:1,3; Acts 9:1; Acts 22:4. Sent to Damascus with letters for the arrest and return to Jerusalem of Christians, Acts 9:1-2. His vision and conversion, Acts 9:3-22; Acts 22:4-19; Acts 26:9-15; 1 Cor 9:1; 1 Cor 15:8; Gal 1:13; 1 Tim 1:12-13. Is baptized, Acts 9:18; Acts 22:16. Called to be an apostle, Acts 22:14-21; Acts 26:16-18; Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 1:1; 1 Cor 9:1-2; 1 Cor 15:9; Gal 1:1,15-16; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Tim 1:1; 1 Tim 2:7; 2 Tim 1:1,11; Titus 1:1,3. Preaches in Damascus, Acts 9:20,22. Is persecuted by the Jews, Acts 9:23-24. Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to Jerusalem, Acts 9:25-26; Gal 1:18-19. Received by the disciples in Jerusalem, Acts 9:26-29. Goes to Caesarea, Acts 9:30; Acts 18:22. Sent unto the Gentiles, Acts 13:2-3,47-48; Acts 22:17-21; Rom 11:13; Rom 15:16; Gal 1:15-24. Has Barnabas as his companion, Acts 11:25-26. Teaches at Antioch one year, Acts 11:26. Conveys the contributions of the Christians in Antioch to the Christians in Jerusalem, Acts 11:27-30. Returns with John to Antioch, Acts 12:25. Visits Seleucia, Acts 13:4; Cyprus, Acts 13:4. Preaches at Salamis, Acts 13:5; at Paphos, Acts 13:6. Sergius Paulus, deputy of the country, is a convert of, Acts 13:7-12. Contends with Elymas the sorcerer, Acts 13:6-12. Visits Perga in Pamphylia, Acts 13:13. John, a companion of, departs for Jerusalem, Acts 13:13. Visits Antioch in Pisidia, and preaches in the synagogue, Acts 13:14-41. His message received gladly by the Gentiles, Acts 13:42,49. Persecuted and expelled, Acts 13:50-51. Visits Iconium, and preaches to the Jews and Greeks; is persecuted; escapes to Lystra; goes to Derbe, Acts 14:1-6. Heals an impotent man, Acts 14:8-10. The people attempt to worship him, Acts 14:11-18. Is persecuted by certain Jews from Antioch
and Iconium, and is stoned, Acts 14:19; 2 Cor 11:25; 2 Tim 3:11. Escapes to Derbe, where he preaches the gospel, and returns to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch, confirms the souls of the disciples, exhorts them to continue in the faith, and ordains elders, Acts 14:19-23. Revisits Pisidia, Pamphylia, Perga, Attalia, and Antioch, in Syria, where he abode, Acts 14:24-28. Contends with the Judaizing Christians against circumcision, Acts 15:1-2. Refers the question as to circumcision to the apostles and elders at Jerusalem, Acts 15:2,4. He declares to the apostles at Jerusalem the miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them, Acts 15:12. Returns to Antioch, accompanied by Barnabas, Judas, and Silas, with letters to the Gentiles, Acts 15:22,25.
Makes his second tour of the churches, Acts 15:36. Chooses Silas as his companion, and passes through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, Acts 15:36-41. Visits Lystra; circumcises Timothy, Acts 16:1-5. Goes through Phrygia and Galatia; is forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach in Asia; visits Mysia; essays to go to Bithynia, but is restrained by the Spirit; goes to Troas, where he has a vision of a man saying, " Come over into Macedonia, and help us;" immediately proceeds to Macedonia, Acts 16:6-10. Visits Samothracia and Neapolis; comes to Philippi, the chief city of Macedonia; visits a place of prayer at the river side; preaches the word; the merchant, Lydia, of Thyatira, is converted and baptized, Acts 16:11-15. Reproves the soothsayer; causes the evil spirit to come out of the damsel who practises divination, Acts 16:16-18. Persecuted, beaten, and cast into prison with Silas; sings songs of praise in the prison; an earthquake shakes the prison; he preaches to the alarmed jailer, who believes, and is baptized with his household, Acts 16:19-34. Is released by the civil authorities on the ground of his being a Roman citizen, Acts 16:35-39; 2 Cor 6:5; 2 Cor 11:25; 1 Thess 2:2. Is received at the house of Lydia, Acts 16:40. Visits Amphipolis, and Apollonia, and Thessalonica, preaches in the synagogue, Acts 17:1-4. Is persecuted, Acts 17:5-9; 2 Thess 1:1-4. Escapes to Berea by night; preaches in the synagogue; many honorable women, and men, not a few, believe, Acts 17:10-12. Persecuted by the Jews who come from Thessalonica; is conducted by the brethren to Athens, Acts 17:13-15. Disputes on Mars' Hill with Grecians, Acts 17:16-34. Visits Corinth; dwells with Aquila and his wife, Priscilla, who were tentmakers; joins in their handicraft; reasons in the synagogue every Sabbath; is rejected of the Jews; turns to the Gentiles; makes his abode with Justus; continues there one year and six months, teaching the word of God, Acts 18:1-11. Persecuted by Jews, drawn before the deputy, charged with wicked lewdness; accusation dismissed;
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takes his leave after many days, and sails unto Syria, accompanied by Aquila and Priscilla, Acts 18:12-18. Visits Ephesus, where he leaves Aquila and Priscilla; enters into a synagogue, where he reasons with the Jews; starts on his return journey to Jerusalem; visits Caesarea; goes over the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, strengthening the disciples, Acts 18:18-23. Returns to Ephesus; baptizes in the name of the Lord Jesus, and lays his hands upon the disciples, who are baptized with the Holy Ghost; preaches in the synagogue; remains in Ephesus for the space of two years; heals the sick, Acts 19:1-12. Reproves the exorcists; casts an evil spirit out of a man, and many believe, bringing their books of sorcery to be burned, Acts 19:13-20; 1 Cor 16:8-9. Sends Timothy and Erastus into Macedonia, but remains himself in Asia for a season, Acts 19:21-22. The spread of the gospel through his preaching interferes with the makers of idols; he is persecuted, and a great uproar of the city is created; the town clerk appeases the people; dismisses the accusation against Paul, and disperses the people, Acts 19:23-41; 2 Cor 1:8; 2 Tim 4:14. Proceeds to Macedonia after confirming the churches in those parts; comes into Greece and abides three months; returns through Macedonia, accompanied by Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus, and Trophimus, Acts 20:1-6. Visits Troas; preaches until break of day; restores to life the young man who fell from the window, Acts 20:6-12. Visits Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogyllium, and Miletus, hastening to Jerusalem, to be there at Pentecost, Acts 20:13-16. Sends for the elders of the church of Ephesus; rehearses to them how he had preached in Asia, and his temptations and afflictions testifying repentance toward God; declares he was going bound in spirit to Jerusalem; exhorts them to take heed to themselves and the flock over whom the Holy Ghost had made them overseers; kneels down and prays and takes his departure, Acts 20:17-38. Visits Coos, Rhodes, Patara; takes ship for Tyre; tarries at Tyre seven days; is brought on his way by the disciples to the outskirts of the city; kneels down and prays; takes ship; comes to Ptolemais; salutes the brethren, and abides one day, Acts 21:1-7. Departs for Caesarea; enters the house of Philip, the Evangelist; is admonished by Agabus not to go to Jerusalem; proceeds nevertheless to Jerusalem, Acts 21:8-15. Is received by the brethren gladly; talks of the things that had been wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry; enters the temple; the people are stirred against him by Jews from Asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple; the chief captain of the garrison interposes and arrests him, Acts 21:17-33. His defense, Acts 21:33-40; Acts 22:1-21. Is confined in the castle, Acts 22:24-30. Is brought before the council; his
defense, Acts 22:30; Acts 23:1-5. Is returned to the castle, Acts 23:10. Is cheered by a vision, promising him that he shall bear witness in Rome, Acts 23:11. Jews conspire against his life, Acts 23:12-15. Thwarted by his nephew, Acts 23:16-22. Is escorted to Caesarea by a military guard, Acts 23:23-33. Is confined in Herod's Judgment Hall in Caesarea, Acts 23:35. His trial before Felix, Acts 24. Remains in custody for two years, Acts 24:27. His trial before Festus, Acts 25:1-12. Appeals to Caesar, Acts 25:10-12. His examination before Agrippa, Acts 25:13-27; Acts 26. Is taken to Rome in custody of Julius, a centurion, and guard of soldiers; takes shipping, accompanied by other prisoners, and sails by way of the coasts of Asia; stops at Sidon, and at Myra, Acts 27:1-5. Transferred to a ship of Alexandria; sails by way of Cnidus, Crete, Salamis, and the Fair Havens, Acts 27:6-8. Predicts misfortune to the ship; his counsel not heeded, and the voyage resumed, Acts 27:9-13. The ship encounters a tempest; Paul encourages and comforts the officers and crew; the soldiers advise putting the prisoners to death; the centurion interferes, and all on board, consisting of two hundred and seventy-six souls, are saved, Acts 27:14-44. The ship is wrecked, and all on board take refuge on the island of Melita, Acts 27:14-44. Kind treatment by the inhabitants of the island, Acts 28:1-2. Is bitten by a viper and miraculously preserved, Acts 28:3-6. Heals the ruler's father and others, Acts 28:7-10. Is delayed in Melita three months; proceeds on the voyage; delays at Syracuse; sails by Rhegium and Puteoli; meets brethren who accompany him to Rome from Appii forum; arrives at Rome; is delivered to the captain of the guard; is permitted to dwell by himself in custody of a soldier, Acts 28:11-16. Calls the chief Jews together; states his situation; is kindly received; expounds the gospel; testifies to the kingdom of heaven, Acts 28:17-29. Dwells two years in his own hired house, preaching and teaching, Acts 28:30-31.
Supports himself, Acts 18:3; Acts 20:33-35. Sickness of, in Asia, 2 Cor 1:8-11. His resolute determination to go to Jerusalem against the repeated admonition of the Holy Ghost, Acts 20:22-23; Acts 21:4,10-14. Caught up to the third heavens, 2 Cor 12:1-4. Has " a thorn in the flesh," 2 Cor 12:7-9; Gal 4:13-14. His independence of character, 1 Thess 2:9; 2 Thess 3:8. Persecutions of, 1 Thess 2:2; Heb 10:34. Persecutions endured by, see below. Zeal of, see ZEAL, OF PAUL.
PERSECUTIONS ENDURED BY:
PAVILION. See TABERNACLE.
PAWN, Exod 22:26; Deut 24:10-13,17; Job 24:3; Prov 22:27; Ezek 18:5,7,12; Ezek 33:15; Amos 2:8.
See SURETY.
PEACE. EXEMPLIFIED: By Abraham, Gen 13:8-9; Abimelech, Gen 26:29; Mordecai, Esther 10:3; David, Ps 120:7.
See CHARITABLENESS; NATION, PEACE OF.
SOCIAL:
SPIRITUAL:
Gal 1:3; 1 Cor 1:3; 2 Cor 1:2; 1 Thess 1:1; 1 Tim 1:2; 2 Tim 1:2; Titus 1:4; Philem 3; Rev 1:4.
See CHARITABLENESS; JOY; PRAISE.
PEACE OFFERINGS, Exod 20:24; Exod 24:5; Lev 3:6; Lev 7:11; Lev 19:5. Offered by the princes, Num 7:17; by Joshua, Josh 8:31; by David, 2 Sam 6:17; 2 Sam 24:25.
See OFFERINGS.
PEACOCK, 1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chron 9:21; Job 39:13.
PEARL, Job 28:18; Rev 17:4; Rev 18:12,16. "Pearl of great price," Matt 13:46. Ornaments made of, 1 Tim 2:9.
FIGURATIVE: Matt 7:6. SYMBOLICAL: Rev 21:21.
PEDAHEL, chief of Naphtali, Num 34:28.
PEDAHZUR, father of Gamaliel, Num 1:10; Num 2:20; Num 7:54,59; Num 10:23.
PEDAIAH. 1. Grandfather of King Josiah, 2 Kings 23:36.
2. Father of Zerubbabel, 1 Chron 3:18-19.
3. Father of Joel, 1 Chron 27:20.
5. A Levite appointed as treasurer by Nehemiah, Neh 8:4; Neh 13:13.
PEKAH, son of Remaliah. Captain of the army of Israel, 2 Kings 15:25. Conspires against and assassinates King Pekahiah, 2 Kings 15:25. Is made king of Israel, 2 Kings 15:27. Victorious in war with Judah, 2 Chron 28:5-6. Is plotted against and slain by Hoshea, 2 Kings 15:30-31. Prophecies against, Isa 7:1-16; Isa 8:4-10.
PEKAHIAH, son of Menahem. King of Israel, 2 Kings 15:22-26. Plotted against and slain by Pekah, 2 Kings 15:25.
PEKOD, name for Chaldea, Jer 50:21; Ezek 23:23.
PELAIAH. 1. Son of Elioenai, 1 Chron 3:24.
2. A Levite who assisted Ezra in instructing the people in the law, Neh 8:7; Neh 10:10.
PELALIAH, a priest, Neh 11:12.
PELATIAH. 1. A son of Hananiah, of the family of David, 1 Chron 3:21.
2. A Simeonite who was captain in an expedition against the Amalekites, 1 Chron 4:42-43.
3. One of those who signed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:22.
4. A prince against whom Ezekiel prophesied, and who fell dead at the close of the prophecy, Ezek 11:1-43.
PELEG, son of Eber, Gen 10:25; Gen 11:16-19; 1 Chron 1:19,25.
PELET. 1. Son of Jahdai, 1 Chron 2:47.
2. Son of Azmaveth, 1 Chron 12:3.
PELETH. 1. A Reubenite, Num 16:1.
2. Son of Jonathan, 1 Chron 2:33.
PELETHITES. Apart of David's bodyguard, 1 Kings 1:38; 2 Sam 8:18; 2 Sam 20:7,23; 1 Chron 18:17. Absalom's escort, 2 Sam 15:18.
PELICAN, Lev 11:18; Deut 14:17; Ps 102:6.
PELONITE. 1. An Ephraimite, 1 Chron 11:27; 1 Chron 27:10.
2. An appellation of Ahijah the prophet, 1 Chron 11:36.
PEN, Judg 5:14; Ps 45:1; Isa 8:1; Jer 8:8; 3 John 13. Made of iron, Job 19:24; Jer 17:1.
PENALTY. See JUDGMENTS; PUNISHMENTS; SIN, PUNISHMENT OF; WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF.
PENIEL. See PENUEL.
PENITENCE. See REPENTANCE; SIN, CONFESSION OF.
PENITENT. PROMISES TO:
Matt 7:7; [Luke 11:9-13]; Matt 7:8-11
Luke 15:4-7; [Matt 18:12-14]; Luke 15:8-32
See FORGIVENESS; REPENTANCE; SIN, CONFESSION OF. See also OBDURACY; REPROBACY.
PENINNAH, one of the wives of Elkanah, 1 Sam 1:2.
PENNY. About seventeen cents, later fifteen cents, Matt 18:28; Mark 6:37; Mark 14:5; Luke 7:41; Luke 10:35. Roman, bore Caesar's image, Matt 22:19-21. A day's wages, Matt 20:2-14.
PENSION, of Levites, 2 Chron 31:16-18.
PENTECOST. Called FEAST OF WEEKS, Exod 34:22; Deut 16:10; FEAST OF HARVEST, Exod 23:16; DAY OF FIRST FRUITS, Num 28:26; DAY OF PENTECOST, Acts 2:1; Acts 20:16; 1 Cor 16:8.
Institution of, Exod 23:16; Exod 34:22; Lev 23:15-21; Num 28:26-31; Deut 16:9-12,16.
Holy Ghost given to the apostles on the first day of, Acts 2.
See FEASTS.
PENURIOUSNESS. See PARSIMONY.
PENUEL. 1. Called also PENIEL. City built where Jacob wrestled with the angel, Gen 32:31; Judg 8:8-9,17; 1 Kings 12:25.
2. Chief of Gedor, 1 Chron 4:4.
PEOPLE, common. Heard Jesus gladly, Matt 7:28; Matt 9:8,33; Matt 13:54; Mark 6:2.
PEOR, a mountain in Moab. Balak builds altars on, Num 23:28-30.
PERESH, son of Machir, 1 Chron 7:16.
PEREZ. See PHAREZ.
PEREZUZZA, place where the Lord smote Uzzah, 2 Sam 6:8; 1 Chron 13:11.
PERFECTION. Ascribed to Noah, Gen 6:8-9; Jacob, Num 23:21; David, 1 Kings 11:4,6; Asa, 1 Kings 15:14; Job, Job 1:1; Zacharias and Elizabeth, Luke 1:6; Nathanael, John 1:47.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
See GOD, PERFECTION OF; HOLINESS; SANCTIFICATION.
PERFIDY. See CONSPIRACY; HYPOCRISY; TREACHERY.
PERFUME. Prov 27:9; Song 3:6; Isa 57:9. Used in the tabernacle, Exod 30:7; Exod 35:28. Beds perfumed with myrrh, Prov 7:17. Smelling bottles, translated "tablets" in AV, Isa 3:20.
PERJURY.
See FALSEHOOD; FALSE WITNESS; OATH.
INSTANCES OF: Zedekiah, 2 Chron 36:13. Witnesses against Naboth, 1 Kings 21:8-13; took violently away, or the thing which he David, Ps 35:11; Jesus, Matt 26:59; Mark 14:56-57;
Stephen, Acts 6:11,13-14. Peter, when he denied Jesus with an oath, Matt 26:74; Mark 14:71.
PERGA, the capital of Pamphylia. Paul preaches in, Acts 13:13-14; Acts 14:25.
PERGAMOS, a city of Mysia. One of the " seven churches" in, Rev 1:11; Rev 2:12-17.
PERIDA, one of the servants of Solomon. Descendants of, returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Neh 7:57. Called PERUDA in Ezra 2:55.
PERIZZITES. One of the seven nations in the land of Canaan, Gen 13:7. Territory of, given to Abraham, Gen 15:20; Exod 3:8; Exod 23:23. Doomed to destruction, Deut 20:17. Not all destroyed; Israelites marry among, Judg 3:5-7; Ezra 9:1-2.
See CANAANITES.
PERSECUTION. OF JESUS:
Ps 69:7-9,20-21,26; Ps 69:1-21.
Matt 12:14,24; Mark 3:22; Luke 6:11; Luke 11:15
Matt 26:3-4,14-16; [Mark 14:1; Mark 14:48]; Matt 26:59
John 19Luke 20:20; Matt 22:15; Mark 12:13.
Luke 22:2-5,52-53,63-65; Matt 26:67; Mark 14:65.
John 8:37,40,48,52,59; John 10:31.
OF THE RIGHTEOUS:
Ps 119:51,61,69,78,85-87,95,110,157,161
Matt 5:10-12,44; Luke 6:26-27.
See PAUL.
A mode of divine chastisement, Lam 1:3. Diffuses the gospel, Acts 8:1,4; Acts 11:19-21; Phil 1:12-14.
Prayer for deliverance from, Ps 70:1-4; Ps 83; Ps 140:1,4; Ps 142:6. Deliverance from, Ps 124; Ps 129:1-2.
INSTANCES OF: Of Abel, Gen 4:8; Matt 23:35; 1 John 3:12. Of Lot, Gen 19:9. Of Moses, Exod 2:15; Exod 17:4. Of David, Ps 31:13; Ps 59:1-2. Of prophets martyred by Jezebel, 1 Kings 18:4. Of Gideon, Judg 6:28-32. Of Elijah, 1 Kings 18:10; 1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 1:9; 2 Kings 2:23. Of Micaiah, 1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chron 18:26. Of Elisha, 2 Kings 6:31. Of Hanani, 2 Chron 16:10. Of Zachariah, 2 Chron 24:21; Matt 23:35. Of Job, Job 13:4-13; Job 16:1-4; Job 17:2; Job 19:1-5; Job 30:1-10. Of Jeremiah, Jer 15:10,15; Jer 17:15-18; Jer 18:18-23; Jer 26; Ezek 32:2; Ezek 33:1; Ezek 36:26; Ezek 37; Ezek 38:1-6. Of Urijah, Jer 26:23. Of prophets. Matt 21:35-36. Of the three Hebrew children of the captivity, Dan 3:8-23. Of Daniel, Dan 6. Of the Jews, Ezra 4; Neh 4. Of John the Baptist, Matt 14:3-12. Of James, Acts 12:2. Of Simon, Mark 15:21. Of the disciples, John 9:22,34; John 20:19. Of Lazarus, John 12:10. Of the apostles, Acts 4:3-18; Acts 5:18-42; Acts 12:1-19; Rev 1:9. Of Stephen. Acts 6:9-15; Acts 7. Of the church, Acts 8:1; Acts 9:1-14; Gal 1:13. Of Timothy, Heb 13:23. Of John, Rev 1:9. Of Antipas, Rev 2:13. Of the church of Smyrna, Rev 2:8-10.
PERSEVERANCE.
Matt 24:13; Matt 16:22; Mark 13:13.
See CHARACTER; INSTABILITY; STABILITY.
INSTANCES OF: Jacob, in prayer, Gen 32:24-26. Caleb and Joshua, in representing the land of promise, Num 14:24,38.
PERSIA. An empire which extended from India to Ethiopia, comprising one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, Esther 1:1; Dan 6:1. Government of, restricted by constitutional limitations, Esther 8:8; Dan 6:8-12. Municipal governments in, provided with dual governors, Neh 3:9,12,16-18. The princes advisory in matters of administration, Dan 6:1-7. Status of women in, queen sat on the throne with the king, Neh 2:6. Vashti divorced for refusing to appear before the king's courtiers, Esther 1:10-22; Esther 2:4.
Israel captive in, 2 Chron 36:20; captivity foretold, Hos 13:16. Men of, in the Tyrian army, Ezek 27:10.
Rulers of: Ahasuerus, Esther 1:3. Darius, Dan 5:31; Dan 6; Dan 9:1. Artaxerxes I, Ezra 4:7-24. Artaxerxes II, Ezra 7; Neh 2; Neh 5:14. Cyrus, 2 Chron 36:22-23; Ezra 1; Ezra 3:7; Ezra 4:3; Ezra 5:13-14,17; Ezra 6:3; Isa 41:2-3; Isa 44:28; Isa 45:1-4,13; Isa 46:11; Isa 48:14-15. Princes of, Esther 1:14.
System of justice, Ezra 7:25. Prophecies concerning, Isa 13:17; Isa 21:1-10; Jer 49:34-39; Jer 51:11-64; Ezek 32:24-25; Ezek 38:5; Dan 2:31-45; Dan 5:28; Dan 7-8; Dan 11:1-4.
See BABYLON; CHALDEA.
PERSIS, a Christian woman in Rome, Rom 16:12.
PERSONAL CALL. See CALL, PERSONAL; MINISTERS, CALL OF.
PERSONIFICATION. Of wisdom, Prov 1; Prov 2:1-9; Prov 8-9. Of the church, Song 1-8.
See PANTOMIME.
PERUDA, one of the servants of Solomon. Descendants of, return to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Ezra 2:55. Called PERIDA in Neh 7:57.
PESTILENCE. Sent as a judgment, Lev 26:16,25. Sent upon the Egyptians, see EGYPT; PLAGUES.
PETER. Called also SIMON BARJONA and CEPHAS, Matt 16:16-19; Mark 3:16; John 1:42. A fisherman, Matt 4:18; Luke 5:1-7; John 21:3. Call of, Matt 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18; Luke 5:1-11. His wife's mother healed, Matt 8:14; Mark 1:29-30; Luke 4:38. An apostle, Matt 10:2; Matt 16:18-19; Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14; Acts 1:13. An evangelist, Mark 1:36-37. Confesses Jesus as Christ, Matt 16:16-19; Mark 8:29; Luke 9:20; John 6:68-69. His presumption in rebuking Jesus, Matt 16:22-23; Mark 8:32-33; when the throng was pressing Jesus and the woman of infirmity touched him, Luke 8:45; in refusing to let Jesus wash his feet, John 13:6-11. Present at the healing of Jairus's daughter, Mark 5:37; Luke 8:51; at the transfiguration, Matt 17:1-4; Mark 9:2-6; Luke 9:28-33; 2 Pet 1:16-18; in Gethsemane, Matt 26:36-46; Mark 14:33-42; Luke 22:40-46. Seeks the interpretation of the parable of the steward, Luke 12:41; of the law of forgiveness, Matt 18:21; of the law of defilement, Matt 15:15; of the prophecy of Jesus concerning his second coming, Mark 13:3-4. Walks upon the water of the sea of Galilee, Matt 14:28-31. Sent with John to prepare the Passover, Luke 22:8. Calls attention to the withered fig tree, Mark 11:21. His perfidy foretold by Jesus, and his profession of fidelity, Matt 26:33-35; Mark 14:29-31; Luke 22:31-34; John 13:36-38. Cuts off the ear of Malchus, Matt 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50. Follows Jesus to the high priest's palace, Matt 26:58; Mark 14:54; Luke 22:54; John 18:15. His denial of Jesus, and his repentance, Matt 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:55-62; John 18:17-18,25-27. Visits the sepulcher, Luke 24:12; John 20:2-6. Jesus sends message to, after the resurrection, Mark 16:7. Jesus appears to, Luke 24:34; 1 Cor 15:4-5. Present at the Sea of Tiberias when Jesus appeared to his disciples; leaps into the sea, and comes to land when Jesus is recognized; is commissioned to feed the flock of Christ, John 21:1-23. Abides in Jerusalem, Acts 1:13. His statement before the disciples concerning the death of Judas, and his recommendation that the vacancy in the apostleship be filled, Acts 1:15-22. Preaches at Pentecost, Acts 2:14-40. Heals the impotent man in the portico of the temple, Acts 3. Accused by the council; his defense, Acts 4:1-23. Foretells the death of Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5:1-11. Imprisoned and scourged; his defense before the council, Acts 5:17-42. Goes to Samaria, Acts 8:14. Prays for the baptism of the Holy Ghost, Acts 8:15-18. Rebukes Simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase like power, Acts 8:18-24. Returns to Jerusalem, Acts 8:25. Receives Paul, Gal 1:18; Gal 2:9. Visits Lydda; heals Aeneas, Acts 9:32-34. Visits Joppa; dwells with Simon, the tanner; raises Dorcas from the dead, Acts 9:36-43. Has a vision of a sheet containing clean and unclean animals, Acts 10:9-16. Receives the servant of the centurion; goes to Caesarea; preaches and baptizes the centurion and his household, Acts 10. Advocates,
in the council of the apostles and elders, the preaching of the gospel to the Gentiles, Acts 11:1-18; Acts 15:7-11. Imprisoned and delivered by an angel, Acts 12:3-19. Writes two epistles, 1 Pet 1:1; 2 Pet 1:1. Miracles of, see MIRACLES.
PETHAHIAH. 1. A priest in the reign of David, 1 Chron 24:16.
2. A Levite who divorced his Gentile wife, Ezra 10:23. Probably identical with the one mentioned, Neh 9:5.
3. A counselor of Artaxerxes, Neh 11:24.
PETHOR, a city in Mesopotamia. Home of the prophet Balaam, Num 22:5; Deut 23:4.
PETHUEL, father of the prophet Joel, Joel 1:1.
PETITION. Right of, recognized by Pharaoh, Exod 5:15-18; Israel, Num 27:1-5; Num 32:1-5; Num 36:1-5; Josh 17:4,14,16; Josh 21:1-2; David, 1 Kings 1:15-21; Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12:1-17; 2 Chron 10; Jehoram, 2 Kings 8:3,6.
PETROLEUM. FIGURATIVE: Job 29:6.
PEULTHAI, a porter of the tabernacle, 1 Chron 26:5.
PHALLU, called also PALLU. Son of Reuben, Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14; Num 26:5,8; 1 Chron 5:3.
PHALTI, called also PHALTIEL. Son-in-law of Saul, 1 Sam 25:44; 2 Sam 3:15-16. PHALTIEL. See PHALTI.
PHARAOH. 1. King of Egypt at the time of Abraham, Gen 12:14-20; Ps 105:14.
2. Ruler of Egypt at the time of the famine. See EGYPT; ISRAELITES.
3. Ruler of Egypt at the time of the deliverance and exodus of the children of Israel. See ISRAELITES.
4. Father-in-law of Mered, 1 Chron 4:18.
5. Ruler of Egypt at the time of David, 1 Kings 11:17-22.
6. Father-in-law of Solomon, 1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 9:16.
7. At the time of Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:21.
8. Pharaohnechoh. His invasion of Assyria, Josiah's death, 2 Kings 23:29-35; 2 Kings 24:7; 2 Chron 35:20-24; 2 Chron 36:3-4; Jer 46:2; Jer 47:1.
9. Pharaohhophra, Jer 37:4-7; Jer 44; Ezek 17:15-17. Prophecies concerning, Jer 44:30; Jer 46:25-26; Ezek 29; Ezek 30:21-26.
PHARES. See PHAREZ.
PHAREZ, called also PEREZ and PHARES. A twin son of Judah by Tamar, Gen 38:29; 1 Chron 2:4. Children of, Gen 46:12; Num 26:20-21; 1 Chron 2:5; 1 Chron 9:4; return from the captivity, Neh 11:4,6. In the lineage of Jesus, Matt 1:3; Luke 3:33.
PHARISEES. A sect of the Jews, Acts 15:5. Doctrines of, Matt 15:9; concerning the resurrection, Acts 23:6,8; association with publicans and sinners, Matt 9:11-13.
Traditions of, in regard to fasting, Matt 9:14; Luke 18:12; the washing of hands, Matt 15:1-3; Mark 7:1-15: the duties of children to parents, Matt 15:4-9; the Sabbath, Matt 12:2-8. Hypocrisy of, reproved by John, Matt 3:7-10; by Jesus, Matt 6:2-8,16-18; Matt 15:1-9; Matt 16:1-12; Matt 21:33-46; Matt 23:2-33; Luke 11:14-54; Luke 12:1; Luke 15:1-9.
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Reject John, Luke 7:30; Christ, Matt 12:38-39; Matt 15:12; John 7:48. Come to Jesus with questions, Matt 19:3; Matt 22:15-22.
Minister to Jesus, Luke 7:36; Luke 11:37; Luke 14:1. Become disciples of Jesus, John 3:1; Acts 15:5; Acts 22:3.
Paul a Pharisee, Acts 23:6; Acts 26:5.
See HERODIANS; SADDUCEES.
PHAROSH, called also PAROSH. The ancestor of one of the families which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Ezra 2:3; Ezra 8:3; Ezra 10:25; Neh 7:8; Neh 10:14.
PHARPAR, a river of Damascus. Referred to by Naaman, 2 Kings 5:12.
PHASEAH, called also PASEAH. Ancestor of a family which returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, Ezra 2:49; Neh 3:6; Neh 7:51.
PHEBE, a deaconess of the church at Cenchrea, Rom 16:1.
PHENICE, a harbor of Crete, Acts 27:12-13,21.
PHENICIA, called also PHENICE. Inhabitants of, descended from Canaan, Gen 10:15,18-19. Called ZIDONIANS, Judg 18:7; Ezek 32:30. Jews from, hear Jesus, Mark 3:8. Paul visits the churches in, Acts 15:3; Acts 21:2-4; Acts 27:3.
PHICHOL, chief captain of the Philistines, Gen 21:22,32; Gen 26:26.
PHILADELPHIA, a city of Lydia. One of the "seven churches" at, Rev 1:11; Rev 3:7-13.
See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; CHARITABLENESS; LIBERALITY; NEIGHBOR; POOR.
PHILEMON, a Christian in Colosse. Paul's letter to, Philem 1-25.
PHILETUS, an heretical teacher at Rome, 2 Tim 2:17-18.
PHILIP. 1. Brother of Herod and husband of Herodias, Matt 14:3; Mark 6:17; Luke 3:19.
2. Tetrarch of Ituraea, Luke 3:1.
3. One of the seven deacons, Acts 6:5. Successfully preaches in Samaria, Acts 8:4-14. Expounds the scriptures to the Ethiopian eunuch whom he baptizes, Acts 8:27-38. Caught away by the Spirit to Azotus, preaches in the cities, and goes to Caesarea, Acts 8:39-40. Abides at Caesarea, and entertains Paul, Acts 21:8. Has four daughters, prophetesses, Acts 21:9-10.
4. One of the twelve apostles, Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:14; Acts 1:13. Call of, John 1:43. Brings Nathanael to Jesus, John 1:45-50. Assists in caring for the multitude whom Jesus miraculously feeds, John 6:5-7. Brings certain Greeks to Jesus who desire to see him, John 12:20-22. Asks Jesus to show the Father, John 14:8-13.
PHILIPPI, a city of Macedonia. Paul preaches in, Acts 16:12-40; Acts 20:1-6; 1 Thess 2:2. Contributes to the maintenance of Paul, Phil 4:10-18. Paul sends Epaphroditus to, Phil 2:25. Paul writes a letter to the Christians of, Phil 1:1.
PHILISTIA, the sea coast in the west of Dan and Simeon, Ps 60:8; Ps 87:4; Ps 108:9.
PHILISTINES. Descendants of Mizraim, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12; Jer 47:4; Amos 9:7. Called CHERETHITES, 1 Sam 30:14-16; Ezek 25:16; Zeph 2:5; CASLUHIM, Gen 10:14; 1 Chron 1:12; CAPHTORIM, Jer 47:4; Amos 9:7. Territory of, Exod 13:17; Exod 23:31; Deut 2:23; Josh 13:3; Josh 15:47; lords of, Josh 13:3; Judg 3:3; Judg 16:5,30; 1 Sam 5:8,11; 1 Sam 6:4,12; 1 Sam 7:7; 1 Sam 29:2,6-7.
Kings of: Abimelech I, Gen 20; Abimelech II, Gen 26; Achish, 1 Sam 21:10-15; 1 Sam 27:2-12; 1 Sam 28:1-2; 1 Sam 29. Suffered to remain in Canaan, Judg 3:3-4. Shamgar slays six hundred with an ox goad, Judg 3:31. For their history during the leadership of Samson, see Judg 13-16. Defeat the Israelites; take the ark; suffer plagues, and return the ark, 1 Sam 4-6. Army of, 1 Sam 13:5. Defeated by Samuel, 1 Sam 7; by Saul and Jonathan, 1 Sam 9:16; 1 Sam 13-14. Their champion, Goliath, slain by David, 1 Sam 17. David slays two hundred, 1 Sam 18:22-30. David finds refuge among, 1 Sam 27. Defeat the Israelites and slay Saul and his sons, 1 Sam 31; 1 Chron 10:1. Defeated by David, 2 Sam 5:17-25; 2 Sam 23:9-16; 1 Chron 14:8-16. Pay tribute to Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron 17:11. Defeated by Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:8. Prophecies against, Isa 9:11-12; Isa 14:29-31; Jer 25:17-20; Jer 47; Ezek 25:15-17; Amos 1:6-8; Zeph 2:4-7; Zech 9:5-7.
PHILOLOGUS, a disciple in Rome, Rom 16:15.
PHILOSOPHY. The nature of things, Eccles 1-7. A philosophical disquisition on wisdom, Job 28. Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence, Job 5:8-20; Job 9; Job 10:2-21; Job 12:6-24; Job 33:12-30; Job 37. Reveals the mysteries of providence, Prov 25:2; Rom 1:19-20. Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God, 1 Cor 1:21-22; or of salvation through the atonement of Jesus Christ, 1 Cor 2:6-10. Employment of, was not Paul's method of preaching the gospel, 1 Cor 1:17,19,21; 1 Cor 2:1-5,13. Greek schools of, Acts 17:18. Rabbinical, Col 2:8,16-19; 1 Tim 6:20.
See REASON; also GOD, MISCELLANEOUS SCRIPTURES RELATING TO.
PHINEHAS. High priest, Exod 6:25; 1 Chron 6:4,50. Religious zeal of, in slaying the Israelitish woman who had committed abomination, Num 25:7-15; Ps 106:30. Chief of the Korahite Levites, 1 Chron 9:19-20. Sent to sound the trumpets in the battle with the Midianites, Num 31:6. Sent, with other princes of the Israelites west of the Jordan, to enquire of the Israelites on the east of the Jordan what the monument they had erected signified, Josh 22:13-32. Inheritance allotted to, Josh 24:33. Mediator in behalf of the people, Judg 20:28.
PHLEGON, a disciple in Rome, Rom 16:14.
PHRYGIA, an inland province of Asia Minor. People from, in Jerusalem, Acts 2:10. Paul in, Acts 16:6; Acts 18:23.
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PHURAH, a servant of Gideon, Judg 7:10-11.
PHUT, called also PUT. 1. Son of Ham, Gen 10:6; 1 Chron 1:8.
2. The descendants of Phut, or the country inhabited by them, Ezek 27:10; Nah 3:9; Jer 46:9 [margin]; Ezek 30:5 [margin]; 38:5 [margin].
PHUVAH, called also PUA and PUAH. Son of Issachar, Gen 46:13; Num 26:23; 1 Chron 7:1. Descendants of, Num 26:23.
PHYGELLUS, a Christian in Asia. Turns from Paul, 2 Tim 1:15.
PHYLACTERY. A small box containing slips of parchment on which were written portions of the law, Exod 13:9,16; Deut 6:4-9; Deut 11:18. Worn ostentatiously by the Jews, on the head and left arm, Matt 23:5.
PHYSICIAN, 2 Chron 16:12; Matt 9:12; Mark 5:26; Luke 8:43. Proverbs about, Mark 2:17; Luke 4:23. Luke a physician, Col 4:14.
FIGURATIVE: Job 13:4; Jer 8:22; Luke 5:31.
PHYSIOGNOMY, character revealed in, Isa 3:9.
See FACE.
PHYSIOLOGY, Job 10:11; Ps 139:14-16; Prov 14:30.
See ANATOMY; HYGIENE.
FIGURATIVE: Eph 4:16; Col 2:19.
PIBESETH, a city in lower Egypt. Prophesied against by Ezekiel, Ezek 30:17.
PICTURE, Lev 26:1; Num 33:52; Prov 25:11; Isa 2:16.
PIECE OF SILVER. See SILVER.
PIETY. See RELIGION.
PIGEON, used as sacrifice, Gen 15:9; Lev 1:14; Lev 5:7; Lev 12:8; Lev 14:22; Luke 2:24.
See DOVE.
PIHAHIROTH, the place on the west shore of the Red Sea where Pharaoh overtook the Israelites, Exod 14:2,9; Num 33:7-8.
PILATE, PONTIUS. Roman governor of Judaea, Matt 27:2; Luke 3:1. Causes slaughter of certain Galileans, Luke 13:1, Tries Jesus and orders his crucifixion, Matt 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 18:28-40; John 19; Acts 3:13; Acts 4:27; Acts 13:28; 1 Tim 6:13. Allows Joseph of Arimathaea to take Jesus's body, Matt 27:57-58; Mark 15:43-45; Luke 23:52; John 19:38.
PILDASH, son of Nahor, Gen 22:22.
PILEHA, one of those who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:24.
PILLAR. Of Solomon's temple, 1 Kings 7:13-22; 2 Kings 25:17. Broken and carried to Babylon, 2 Kings 25:13; Jer 52:17,20-21. Of Solomon's palaces, 1 Kings 7:6.
Used to mark roads, Jer 31:21. Pillar of salt, Lot's wife turned to, Gen 19:26; Luke 17:32. Monuments erected to commemorate events: By Jacob, his vision of angels, Gen 28:18, with Gen 31:13; Gen 35:14; his covenant with Laban, Gen 31:45; by Moses, the covenant between Jehovah and Israel, Exod 24:4; by Joshua, the passing over Jordan, Josh 4:1-9,
with Deut 27:2-6; Josh 8:30; at Shechem, Josh 24:25-27, with Judg 9:6; by Samuel, the discomfiture of the Philistines, 1 Sam 7:12; by Absalom, to keep his name in remembrance, 2 Sam 18:18. As a boundary, Josh 15:6, with Josh 18:17; a way-mark, 1 Sam 20:19; a landmark, 2 Sam 20:8; 1 Kings 1:9. Prophecy of one in Egypt, Isa 19:19. Monuments of idolatry, to be destroyed, Deut 12:3.
See CLOUD, PILLAR OF.
PILLOW. 1. A cushion, Gen 28:11,18; 1 Sam 26:7,11,16.
2. A support for the head. Stones used for, Gen 28:11,18. Called bolster, 1 Sam 26:7,11-12,16. Made of goats' hair, 1 Sam 19:13,16. Jesus sleeps on, Mark 4:38.
FIGURATIVE: Of false teachers, Ezek 13:18,20.
PILTAI, a priest who returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Neh 12:17.
PIN. See NAIL.
PINE, a tree, Neh 8:15; Isa 41:19; Isa 60:13.
PINNACLE, of temple, Matt 4:5.
PINON, a leader of Edom, Gen 36:41; 1 Chron 1:52.
PIPE, a wind instrument of music. Used in religious services, 1 Sam 10:5; Isa 30:29.
See MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS OF.
PIRAM, a king of the Amorites. Overcome and slain by Joshua, Josh 10:3,16-18,24-27.
PIRATHON. A place in the land of Ephraim, Judg 12:15. Men of, Judg 12:13; 2 Sam 23:30; 1 Chron 11:31; 1 Chron 27:14.
PIRATHONITE. See PIRATHON.
PISGAH, a ridge or mountain east of the Jordan, opposite to Jericho. The Israelites come to, Num 21:20. A boundary of the country assigned to the Reubenites and Gadites, Deut 3:17 [RV]; Deut 4:49; Josh 12:3 [RV]. Balaam prophesies on, Num 23:14-24. Moses views Palestine from, Deut 3:27; Deut 34:1-4.
PISIDIA, a province in Asia Minor. Paul visits, Acts 13:14; Acts 14:24.
PISON, one of the rivers of Eden, Gen 2:11.
PISPAH, an Asherite, 1 Chron 7:38.
PIT, Benaiah slays a lion in, 2 Sam 23:20.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 7:15-16; Ps 40:2; Ps 57:6; Ps 69:15; Ps 119:85; Prov 23:27; Prov 26:27; Prov 28:10; Eccles 10:8; Jer 48:44. The bottomless pit, Rev 9:1-2,11; Rev 11:7; Rev 17:8; Rev 20:1,3.
PITCH. An opaque mineral used as a plaster and cement, Isa 34:9. Used by Noah in the ark, Gen 6:14. In making the ark in which Moses was hidden, Exod 2:3.
See BITUMEN.
PITCHER. Earthen, Lam 4:2. Used by Gideon in his battle with the Midianites, Judg 7:10-20.
PITHOM, a treasure city in lower Egypt, Exod 1:11.
PITHON, son of Micah, 1 Chron 8:35; 1 Chron 9:41.
PITY. Of God, Isa 63:9; James 5:11. Of Jesus, Mark 6:34; see JESUS, COMPASSION OF.
Not to be shown offenders, Deut 7:16; Deut 13:8; Deut 19:13,21; Deut 25:11-12.
See MERCY.
INSTANCES OF: The master of the impecunious servant, Matt 18:27.
PLAGUE. As a judgment on the Egyptians, Ps 105; Ps 135:8-9; Acts 7:36. The plague of blood, Exod 7:14-25: frogs, Exod 8:1-15; lice, Exod 8:16-19; flies, Exod 8:20. On cattle, Exod 9:1-7. Of boils and blains, Exod 9:8-12; hail, Exod 9:18-34; locusts, Exod 10:1-20; darkness, Exod 10:21-23. Death of the firstborn, Exod 11:4-7; Exod 12:17,29-30.
On the Israelites: On account of idolatry, Exod 32:35; after eating quail, Num 11:33; after refusing to enter the promised land, Num 14:37; after murmuring on account of the destruction of Korah, Num 16:41-50; of serpents, Num 21:6; for the sin of Peor, Josh 22:17; on account of David's sin, 2 Sam 24:10-25.
On the Philistines, 1 Sam 6:4-5.
Denounced as a judgment, Lev 26:21; Deut 28:59. Foretold, Rev 11:6; Rev 15:1,6-8; Rev 16; Rev 22:18-19.
See JUDGMENTS; PESTILENCE.
PLAN OF SALVATION. See JESUS, MISSION OF; REDEMPTION; SALVATION.
PLANET. See ASTRONOMY; STARS.
PLANTS. See BOTANY.
PLASTER, Lev 14:42-43,48; Deut 27:2; Dan 5:5.
PLEADING, Deut 17:8. Of the guilty, Josh 7:19-21. Jesus declined to plead, Matt 26:62; Mark 15:2; Luke 23:3; John 18:33-34. Prisoners required to plead, Acts 7:1.
See DEFENSE.
PLEASURE. WORLDLY:
See HAPPINESS; JOY; WORLDLINESS.
PLEDGE, Gen 38:17-20. Creditor must not enter house of a debtor to take, Deut 24:10-13.
See PAWN; SURETY.
PLEIADES, Job 9:9; Job 38:31; Amos 5:8.
PLOW. Shares of, sharpened by smiths of the Philistines, 1 Sam 13:20. Used by Elisha with twelve yoke of oxen, 1 Kings 19:19. By Job's servants, Job 1:14.
FIGURATIVE: Of afflictions, Ps 129:3.
PLOWSHARE, Isa 2:4; Joel 3:10; Mic 4:3.
PLUMMET, Amos 7:7-8; Zech 4:10.
POCHERETH, the ancestor of a family which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, Ezra 2:57; Neh 7:59.
POET, Greek, Acts 17:28; Titus 1:12.
See POETRY; PSALMS; SONGS.
POETRY. ACROSTIC: Ps 25; Ps 34; Ps 37; Ps 111; Ps 112; Ps 119; Ps 145; Prov 31:10-31; Lam 1-5.
DIDACTIC: Moses' song, Deut 32. The Book of Job, the Proverbs, Solomon's Song, the books of prophecy. See PSALMS, DIDACTIC.
ELEGY: On the death of Saul, 2 Sam 1:19-27. Of Abner, 2 Sam 3:33-34. See ELEGY.
EPIC: Moses' song, Exod 15:1-19. Miriam's song, Exod 15:21. Song of Deborah, Judg 5.
LYRICS, SACRED: Moses' and Miriam's songs, Exod 15. Hannah's song, 1 Sam 2:1-10. The song of Elizabeth, Luke 1:42-45. Of
Mary, Luke 1:46-55. Of Zacharias, Luke 1:68-79. The Psalms, which see.
POLICY. See DIPLOMACY.
POLITICS, statecraft. CORRUPTION IN: Ps 12:8; in the court of Ahasuerus, Esther 3; of Darius, Dan 6:4-15.
INSTANCES OF: Absalom, electioneering for the throne, 2 Sam 15:2-6. Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify popular clamor, Matt 27:23-27; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:38-39; John 19:4-13.
MINISTERS IN: Zadok the priest, a partisan of David, 2 Sam 15:24-29. Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David's successor, 1 Kings 1:11-40.
WOMEN IN: The wise woman of Abel, who saved the city through diplomacy, 2 Sam 20:16-22. Bathsheba, in securing the crown for Solomon, 1 Kings 1:15-21. Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod, Matt 14:3-11; Mark 6:17-28. Mother of Zebedee's children, in seeking favor for her sons, Matt 20:20-23.
For Influence in, see INFLUENCE, POLITICAL.
See DIPLOMACY; GOVERNMENT.
POLL TAX. See TAX.
POLYGAMY. Forbidden, Deut 17:17; Lev 18:18; Mal 2:14-15; Matt 19:4-5; Mark 10:2-8; 1 Tim 3:2,12; Titus 1:6. Authorized, 2 Sam 12:8.
Tolerated, Exod 21:10; 1 Sam 1:2; 2 Chron 24:3. Practised, Job 27:15; by Lamech, Gen 4:19; Abraham, Gen 16; Esau, Gen 26:34; Gen 28:9; Jacob, Gen 29:30; Ashur, 1 Chron 4:5; Gideon, Judg 8:30; Elkanah, 1 Sam 1:2; David, 1 Sam 25:39-44; 2 Sam 3:2-5; 2 Sam 5:13; 1 Chron 14:3. Solomon, 1 Kings 11:1-8; Rehoboam, 2 Chron 11:18-23; Abijah, 2 Chron 13:21; Jehoram, 2 Chron 21:14; Joash, 2 Chron 24:3; Ahab, 2 Kings 10:1; Jehoiachin, 2 Kings 24:15; Belshazzar, Dan 5:2; see 1 Chron 2-8; Hosea, Hos 3:1-2. Mosaic law respecting the firstborn in, Deut 21:15-17.
The evil effects of: Husband's favoritism in, Deut 21:15-17; Jacob's, Gen 29:30; Gen 30:15; Elkanah's, 1 Sam 1:5; Rehoboam's, 2 Chron 11:21. Domestic infelicity, in Abraham's family, Gen 16; Gen 21:9-16; Jacob's, Gen 29:30-34; Gen 30:1-23; Elkanah's, 1 Sam 1:4-7. Upon Solomon, 1 Kings 11:4-8.
See CONCUBINAGE; MARRIAGE. POLYTHEISM, Gen 31:19; Gen 35:2,4; Josh 24:2,23; Judg 2:13; Judg 3:7; Judg 10:16; Judg 17:5; Jer 2:28; Jer 11:13; Dan 4:8; 1 Cor 8:5. POMEGRANATE, a fruit. Abounded in the land of Canaan, 1 Sam 14:2. Brought by the spies to show the fruitfulness of the land of Canaan, Num 13:23. Figures of the fruits of, were embroidered on the ephod, Exod 28:33-34; Exod 39:24; carved on the pillars of the temple, 1 Kings 7:18,20,42; Jer 52:22-23. Wine made of, Song 8:2.
PONTIUS. See PILATE.
PONTUS. A province of Asia Minor, Acts 2:9; 1 Pet 1:1. Aquila lived in, Acts 18:2.
POOL. Of Samaria, 1 Kings 22:38; of Jerusalem, upper pool, 2 Kings 18:17; Isa 36:2; lower pool, Isa 22:9; Siloah, Neh 3:15; John 9:7,11; of Heshbon, Song 7:4.
POOR. Atonement money of, uniform with that of the rich, Exod 30:15. Inexpensive offerings of the impecunious, Lev 5:7; Lev 12:8; Lev 14:21-22.
See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; LIBERALITY; ORPHANS; POVERTY; WIDOWS. Also see RICH; RICHES.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
DUTY TO:
2 Cor 9:5-7; 2 Cor 9:1-15; 2 Cor 8:9.
FIGURATIVE: Poor in spirit, Matt 5:3; Luke 6:20; Isa 66:2.
See CREDITOR; DEBTOR; EMPLOYEE; EMPLOYER; SERVANTS; WAGES.
GOD'S CARE OF:
See GOD, GOODNESS OF; PROVIDENCE OF.
KINDNESS TO: INSTANCES OF: To Ruth, Ruth 2:23; by Boaz, Ruth 2:14-16. To the Widow of Zarephath, 1 Kings 17:12-24. Prophet's widow, 2 Kings 4:1-7. Jews, Esther 9:22. By Job, Job 29:11-16; Job 31:16-21,38-40; the Temanites, Isa 21:14; Nebuzaradan, Jer 39:10; the good Samaritan, Luke 10:33-35; Zacchaeus, Luke 19:8; Christian churches, Acts 6:1; Acts 11:29; Rom 15:25-26; 2 Cor 8:1-4; Dorcas, Acts 9:36; Cornelius, Acts 10:2,4; church at Antioch, Acts 11:29-30; Paul, Rom 15:25; churches of Macedonia and Achaia, Rom 15:26; 2 Cor 8:1-5.
OPPRESSIONS OF:
See under subtopic, DUTY TO.
INSTANCES OF: The widow's son, 2 Kings 4:1-7.
See CREDITOR; DEBTOR; SERVANTS; WAGES.
POPLAR, a tree, Gen 30:37; Hos 4:13.
POPULAR SINS, laws against, Exod 23:2.
See SIN.
POPULARITY. INSTANCES OF: David, 2 Sam 3:36. Absalom, 2 Sam 15:2-6,13. Job, Job 29.
PORATHA, son of Haman, Esther 9:8.
PORCH. See TEMPLE.
PORCIUS. See FESTUS.
PORPOISE, Exod 25:5 [margin, RV]; Exod 26:14; Exod 36:19; Exod 39:34.
PORTERS. Guards at the city gates, the doors of the king's palace, and doors of the temple, 1 Chron 9:17-32; 2 Chron 34:13; 2 Chron 35:15. Lodged round about the temple in order to be present for opening the doors, 1 Chron 9:27. One-third were porters of the temple, 2 Chron 23:4; one-third were porters of the king's house, 2 Chron 23:5; one-third were porters of the gate of the foundation, 2 Chron 23:5. They served, also, as porters of the gates of the walls, Neh 12:25. They served in twenty-four courses, 1 Chron 26:13-19. Their posts were determined by lot, 1 Chron 24:31; 1 Chron 26:13-19.
POST. A bearer of message, Job 9:25; Jer 51:31. Of Hezekiah, 2 Chron 30:6,10; Ahasuerus, Esther 3:13,15; Esther 8:10,14.
POTIPHAR, an officer of Pharaoh. Joseph's master, Gen 37:36; Gen 39:1.
POTIPHERAH, a priest of On. Joseph's father-in-law, Gen 41:45,50; Gen 46:20.
POTSHERD, fragment of earthenware, Job 2:8; Isa 45:9.
POTTERY. Clay prepared for, by treading, Isa 41:25. Vessels made of, Jer: 18:3-4. Place for manufacture of, outside the wall
of Jerusalem, bought as a burying ground for the poor, Matt 27:7-10.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 64:8; Rom 9:21. Of weakness, in the idol in Nebuchadnezzar's vision, Dan 2:41.
POUND. The Hebrew word " maneh" is translated " pound," 1 Kings 10:17; Ezra 2:69; Neh 7:71,72, and is equivalent to about one pound, fourteen ounces. In John 12:3 the weight was equivalent to about twelve ounces. In Luke 19:13-25 the Greek word "mina" is translated "pound," and worth approximately nineteen dollars.
See MEASURE; WEIGHTS.
POVERTY.
See POOR, THE.
POWER. OF CHRIST: As the Son of God, is the power of God, John 5:17-19; John 10:28-30; as man, is from the Father, Acts 10:38.
Described as supreme, Eph 1:20-21; 1 Pet 3:22; unlimited, Matt 28:18; over all flesh, John 17:2; over all things, John 3:35; Eph 1:22; glorious, 2 Thess 1:9; everlasting, 1 Tim 6:16. Is able to subdue all things, Phil 3:21.
Exemplified in creation, John 1:3,10; Col 1:16; upholding all things, Col 1:17; Heb 1:3; salvation, Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25; his teaching, Matt 7:28-29; Luke 4:32; working miracles, Matt 8:27; Luke 5:17; enabling others to work miracles, Matt 10:1; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 10:17; forgiving sins, Matt 9:6; Acts 5:31; giving spiritual life, John 5:21,25-26; giving eternal life, John 17:2; raising the dead, John 5:28-29; rising from the dead, John 2:19; John 10:18; overcoming the world, John 16:33; overcoming Satan, Col 2:15; Heb 2:14; destroying the works of Satan, 1 John 3:8; ministers should make known, 2 Pet 1:16.
Saints made willing by, Ps 110:3; succored by, Heb 2:18; strengthened by, Phil 4:13; 2 Tim 4:17; preserved by, 2 Tim 1:12; 2 Tim 4:18; bodies of, shall be changed by, Phil: 3:21; rests upon saints, 2 Cor 12:9. Present in the assembly of saints, 1 Cor 5:4. Shall be specially manifested at his second coming, Mark 13:26; 2 Pet 1:16. Shall subdue all power, 1 Cor 15:24. The wicked shall be destroyed by, Ps 2:9; Isa 11:4; Isa 63:3; 2 Thess 1:9.Bible Textbook.
See JESUS.
OF GOD: One of his attributes, Ps 62:11.
Expressed by the voice of God, Ps 29:3,5; Ps 68:33; finger of God, Exod 8:19; Ps 8:3; hand of God, Exod 9:3,15; Isa 48:13; arm of God, Job 40:9; Isa 52:10; thunder of his power, Job 26:14.
Described as great, Ps 79:11; Nah 1:3; strong, Ps 89:13; Ps 136:12; glorious, Exod 15:6; Isa 63:12; mighty, Job 9:4; Ps 89:13; everlasting, Isa 26:4; Rom 1:20; sovereign, Rom 9:21; effectual, Isa 43:13; Eph 3:7; irresistible, Deut 32:39; Dan 4:35; incomparable, Exod 15:11-12; Deut 3:24; Job 40:9; Ps 89:8; unsearchable, Job 5:9; Job 9:10; incomprehensible, Job 26:14; Eccles 3:11.
All things possible to, Matt 19:26. Nothing too hard for, Gen 18:14; Jer 32:27. Can save by many or by few, 1 Sam 14:6. Is the source of all strength, 1 Chron 29:12; Ps 68:35.
Exemplified in the creation, Ps 102:25; Jer 10:12; in establishing and governing all things, Ps 65:6; Ps 66:7; in the miracles of Christ, Luke 11:20; in the resurrection of Christ, 2 Cor 13:4; Col 2:12; in the resurrection of saints, 1 Cor 6:14; in making the gospel effectual, Rom 1:16; 1 Cor 1:18,24; in delivering his people, Ps 106:8; in the destruction of the wicked, Exod 9:16; Rom 9:22.
Saints long for exhibitions of, Ps 63:1-2; have confidence in, Jer 20:11; receive increase of grace by, 2 Cor 9:8; strengthened by, Eph 6:10; Col 1:11; upheld by, Ps 37:17; Isa 41:10; supported in affliction by, 2 Cor 6:7; 2 Tim 1:8; delivered by, Neh 1:10; Dan 3:17; exalted by, Job 36:22; kept by, unto salvation, 1 Pet 1:5. Exerted in behalf of saints, 1 Chron 16:9. Works in and for saints, 2 Cor 13:4; Eph 1:19; Eph 3:20. The faith of saints stands in, 1 Cor 2:5.
Should be acknowledged, 1 Chron 29:11; Isa 33:13; pleaded in prayer, Ps 79:11; Matt 6:13; feared, Jer 5:22; Matt 10:28; magnified, Ps 21:13; Jude 25. Efficiency of ministers is through, 1 Cor 3:6-8; Gal 2:8; Eph 3:7. Is a ground of trust, Isa 26:4; Rom 4:21.
The wicked know not, Matt 22:29; have against them, Ezra 8:22; shall be destroyed by, Luke 12:5. The heavenly host magnified, Rev 4:11; Rev 5:13; Rev 11:17.Bible Textbook.
See GOD, OMNIPOTENT, POWER OF.
OF THE HOLY GHOST: Is the power of God, Matt 12:28, with Luke 11:20. Christ
commenced his ministry in, Luke 4:14. Christ wrought his miracles by, Matt 12:28.
Exemplified in creation, Gen 1:2; Job 26:13; Ps 104:30; the conception of Christ, Luke 1:35; raising Christ from the dead, 1 Pet 3:18; giving spiritual life, Ezek 37:11-14, with Rom 8:11; working miracles, Rom 15:19; making the gospel efficacious, 1 Cor 2:4; 1 Thess 1:5; overcoming all difficulties, Zech 4:6-7. Promised by the Father, Luke 24:49. Promised by Christ, Acts 1:8.
Saints upheld by, Ps 51:12; strengthened by, Eph 3:16; enabled to speak the truth boldly by, Mic 3:8; Acts 6:5,10; 2 Tim 1:7-8; helped in prayer by, Rom 8:26; abound in hope by, Rom 15:13. Qualifies ministers, Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8-9. God's word the instrument of, Eph 6:17.Bible Textbook.
See HOLY SPIRIT.
SPIRITUAL:
See HOLY SPIRIT.
PRAISE. Song of Moses, after the passage of the Red Sea, Exod 15:1-19. Of Miriam, Exod 15:21. Of Deborah, after defeating the Canaanites, Judg 5. Of Hannah, 1 Sam 2:1-10. Of David, celebrating his deliverance from the hand of Saul, 2 Sam 22; on bringing the ark to Zion, 1 Chron 16:8-36; at the close of his reign, 1 Chron 29:10-19.
The chorus when Solomon brought the ark into the temple, 2 Chron 5:13.
Psalms of, for God's goodness to Israel, Ps 46; Ps 48; Ps 65-66; Ps 68; Ps 76; Ps 81; Ps 85; Ps 98; Ps 105; Ps 124; Ps 126; Ps 129; Ps 135; Ps 136. See printed scriptures below. For God's goodness to righteous men, Ps 23; Ps 34; Ps 36; Ps 91; Ps 100; Ps 103; Ps 107; Ps 117; Ps 121. See printed scriptures below. For God's goodness to individuals, Ps 9; Ps 18; Ps 22; Ps 30; Ps 40; Ps 75; Ps 103; Ps 108; Ps 116; Ps 118; Ps 138; Ps 144. For God's attributes, Ps 8; Ps 19; Ps 22; Ps 24; Ps 29; Ps 33; Ps 47; Ps 50; Ps 65-66; Ps 76-77; Ps 92-93; Ps 95-99; Ps 104; Ps 111; Ps 113-115; Ps 134; Ps 139; Ps 147-148; Ps 150.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Ps 107:8; [Ps 107:15,21,31]; Ps 107:9,32
Ps 119:7,62,108,164,171-172,175
IN HEAVEN:
PRAYER. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany of Minor Subtopics, p. 977; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to, p. 978; Answer to, Promised, p. 979; Answered, p. 982; Instances of Answered, p. 983; Confession in, p. 984; Importunity in, p. 985; Instances of Importunity in, p. 988; Intercessory, p. 988; Of the Wicked Not Heard, p. 988; Pleas Offered in, p. 988; Thanksgiving before Taking Food, p. 991.
MISCELLANY OF MINOR SUBTOPICS: Prayer test proposed by Elijah, 1 Kings 18:24-39.
Daily in the morning, Ps 5:3; Ps 88:13; Ps 143:8; Isa 33:2; twice daily, Ps 88:1; thrice daily, Ps 55:17; Dan 6:10; all night, Luke 6:12; without ceasing, 1 Thess 5:17.
Boldness in: Enjoined, Heb 4:16. Exemplified by Abraham in his inquiry concerning Sodom, Gen 18:23-32; by Moses, supplicating for assistance in delivering Israel, Exod 33:12,18. Secret, Gen 24:63; Matt 6:6. Silent, Ps 5:1. Weeping in, Ezra 10:1. In loud voice, satirized by Elijah, 1 Kings 18:27. Long: Of Pharisees, Matt 23:14; scribes, Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47. Profuse, to be avoided, Eccles 5:2; Matt 6:7. Vain repetitions of, to be avoided, Matt 6:7.
Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer: By Abraham's servant, Gen 24:14. Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece, Judg 6:36-40.
Rebuked: Of Moses, at the Red Sea, Exod 14:15, when he prayed to see Canaan, Deut 3:23-27; of Joshua, Josh 7:10.
"Lord's Prayer," Matt 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4.
Answer to, withheld: Of Balaam, Deut 23:5; Josh 24:10; of Job, Job 30:20, with Job 42:12; of the Israelites, when attacked by the Amorites, Deut 1:45. The prayer of Jesus, "Let this cup pass," Matt 26:39,42,44, with Matt 26:45-75 and Matt 27.
Answer to, delayed, Ps 22:1-2; Ps 40:1; Ps 80:4; Ps 88:14; Jer 42:7; Hab 1:2; Luke 18:7.
Answer to, exceeds petition: Solomon asked wisdom; the answer included wisdom, riches, honour, and long life, 1 Kings 3:7-14; 2 Chron 1:10-12. The disciples prayed for Peter; the answer included Peter's deliverance, Acts 12:15, with Acts 12:5.
Answer to, different from the request: Moses asked to be permitted to cross Jordan; the answer was permission to view the land of promise, Deut 3:23-27. The Israelites lusted for the fleshpots of Egypt; the answer gave them flesh, but also leanness of soul, Ps 106:14-15. Martha and Mary asked Jesus to come and heal their brother Lazarus; Jesus delayed, but raised Lazarus from the dead, John 11. Paul asked that the thorn in the flesh be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it, 2 Cor 12:8-9.
In Behalf of Nations. See NATIONS, PRAYER FOR.
Penitential: Of David, Ps 51:1-17; the publican, Luke 18:13. See CONFESSION IN, below, and SIN, CONFESSION OF.
Imprecatory, Num 16:15; Num 22:6-11; Num 23:7-8; Num 24:9-10; Deut 11:29-30; Deut 27:11-13; Deut 33:11; Josh 8:33-34; Judg 16:28; 2 Sam 16:10-12; Neh 4:4-5; Neh 5:13; Job 3:1-10; Job 27:7; Ps 5:10; Ps 6:10; Ps 9:20; Ps 10:2,15; Ps 25:3; Ps 28:4; Ps 31:17-18; Ps 35:4,8,26; Ps 40:14-15; Ps 54:5; Ps 55:9,15; Ps 56:7; Ps 58:7; Ps 59:5,11,15; Ps 68:1-2; Ps 69:23-24,27-28; Ps 70:2-3; Ps 71:13; Ps 79:10,12; Ps 83:13-17; Ps 94:2; Ps 109:7,9-20,28-29; Ps 119:78,84; Ps 129:5; Ps 140:9-10; Ps 143:12; Ps 144:6; Jer 11:20; Jer 12:3; Jer 15:15; Jer 17:18; Jer 18:21-23; Jer 20:12; Lam 1:22; Lam 3:64-66; Gal 1:8-9; 2 Tim 4:14-15.
Submission in, exemplified by Jesus, Matt 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; David, 2 Sam 12:22-23; Job, Job 1:20-21.
Exemplified: By Lot, Gen 19:20. Eliezer, Gen 24:12. Jacob, Gen 32:9-12. Gideon, Judg 6:22,36,39. Hannah, 1 Sam 1:10. David, 2 Sam 7:18-29. Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:2. Isaiah, 2 Kings 20:11. Manasseh, 2 Chron 33:18-19. Ezra, Ezra 9:5-6. Nehemiah, Neh 2:4. Jeremiah, Jer 32:16-25. Daniel, Dan 9:3,19. Jonah, Jon 2:1. Habakkuk, Hab 1:2.
Anna, Luke 2:37. Jesus, Matt 14:23; Matt 26:36,39; Mark 1:35; Luke 9:18,29. Paul, Acts 9:11. Peter, Acts 9:40; Acts 10:9. Cornelius, Acts 10:30.
Family: By Abraham, Gen 12:5,8. Jacob, Gen 35:3. Cornelius, Acts 10:2.
Social: Matt 18:19; Acts 1:13-14; Acts 16:25; Acts 20:36; Acts 21:5. Held in private houses, Acts 1:13-14; Acts 12:12; in the temple, Acts 2:46; Acts 3:1.
Of Jesus: In a mountain, Matt 14:23; Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:28. In Gethsemane, Matt 26:36; Mark 14:32; Luke 22:45. The Lord's prayer, Matt 6:9; Luke 11:1. Before day, Mark 1:35. In distress, John 12:27; Heb 5:7. In the wilderness, Luke 5:16. In behalf of Peter, Luke 22:31-32. For the Comforter, John 14:16. After the supper, John 17.
Of the apostles: Acts 1:24-25.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Matt 7:7-8; Matt 21:22; Mark 11:24.
ANSWER TO, PROMISED:
2 Chron 7:13-15; 1 Kings 8:22,53; 2 Chron 6.
ANSWERED:
INSTANCES OF ANSWERED: Cain, Gen 4:13-15. Abraham, for a son, Gen 15; entreating for Sodom, Gen 18:23-33; for Ishmael, Gen 17:20; for Abimelech, Gen 20:17. Hagar, for deliverance, Gen 16:7-13. Abraham's servant, for guidance, Gen 24:12-52. Rebecca, concerning her pains in pregnancy, Gen 25:22-23. Jacob, for deliverance from Esau, Gen 32:9-32; Gen 33:1-17. Moses, for help at the Red Sea, Exod 14:15-16; at the waters of Marah, Exod 15:25; at Horeb, Exod 17:4-6; in the battle with the Amalekites, Exod 17:8-14; concerning the murmuring of the Israelites for flesh, Num 11:11-35; in behalf of Miriam's leprosy, Num 12:13-15. Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, Pea 99:6.
Israelites: for deliverance from bondage, Exod 2:23-25; Exod 3:7-10; Acts 7:34; from Pharaoh's army, Exod 14:10-30; from the king or Mesopotamia, Judg 3:9,15; Sisera, Judg 4:3,23-24; 1 Sam 12:9-11; Ammon, Judg 10:6-18; Judg 11:1-33; for God's favor under the reproofs of Azariah, 2 Chron 15:1-15; from Babylonian bondage Neh 9:27.
Gideon, asking the token of dew, Judg 6:36-40. Manoah, asking about Samson, Judg 13:8-9. Samson, asking for strength, Judg 16:28-30. Hannah, asking for a child, 1 Sam 1:10-17,19-20. David, asking whether Keilah would be delivered into his hands, 1 Sam 23:10-12; and Ziklag, 1 Sam 30:8; whether he should go into Judah after Saul's death, 2 Sam 2:1; whether he should go against the Philistines, 2 Sam 5:19-25. David, in adversity, Ps 118:5; Ps 138:3. Solomon, asking wisdom, 1 Kings 3:1-13; 1 Kings 9:2,3. Elijah, raising the widow's son, 1 Kings 17:22; asking fire on his sacrifice, 1 Kings 18:36-38; rain, 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:1,42-45; James 5:17. Elisha, leading the Syrian army, 2 Kings 6:17-20. Jabez, asking for prosperity, 1 Chron 4:10, Abijah, for victory over Jeroboam, 2 Chron 13:14-18. Asa, for victory over Zerah, 2 Chron 14:11-15. The people of Judah, 2 Chron 15:15. Jehoshaphat, for victory over the Canaanites, 2 Chron 18:31; 2 Chron 20:6-27. Jehoahaz, for victory over Hazael, 2 Kings 13:4. Priests and Levites, when blessing the people, 2 Chron 30:27. Hezekiah and Isaiah, for deliverance from Sennacherib, 2 Kings 19:14-20; 2 Chron 32:20-23; to save Hezekiah's life, 2 Kings 20:1-7,11; 2 Chron 32:24. Manasseh, for deliverance from the king of Babylon, 2 Chron 33:13,19. Reubenites, for deliverance from the Hagarites, 1 Chron 5:20. The Jews, returning from the captivity, Ezra 8:21,23. Ezekiel, to have the baking of his bread of affliction changed, Ezek 4:12-15. Daniel, for the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Dan 2:19-23; interceding for the people, Dan 9:20-23; in a vision, Dan 10:12. Zacharias, for a son, Luke 1:13. The leper, for healing, Matt 8:2-3; Mark 1:40-43; Luke 5:12-13. Centurion, for his servant, Matt 8:5-13; Luke 7:3-10; John 4:50-51. Peter, asking that Tabitha be restored, Acts 9:40. The disciples, for Peter, Acts 12:5-17. Paul, to be restored to health, 2 Cor 1:9-11.
CONFESSION IN:
IMPORTUNITY IN:
INSTANCES OF IMPORTUNITY IN: Jacob, Gen 32:24-30. See above. Moses, Exod 33:12-16; Exod 34:9. Elijah, 1 Kings 18:24-44. The two blind men of Jericho, Matt 20:30-31; Mark 10:48; Luke 18:39. The Syrophenician woman, Matt 15:22-28; Mark 7:25-30. The centurion, Matt 8:5; Luke 7:3-4.
INTERCESSORY: See INTERCESSION; JESUS, MEDIATION OF.
OF THE WICKED NOT HEARD: See WICKED, PRAYER OF.
PLEAS OFFERED IN:
2 Kings 19:15-19; Isa 37:15-20.
Ps 119:38,42-43,49,73,94,116,124,145-146,149,153,173-176
THANKSGIVING AND, BEFORE TAKING FOOD:
Matt 14:19; Mark 6:41; Luke 9:16; John 6:11,23.
Matt 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 11:24.
PREACHING, the act of exhorting, prophesying, reproving, teaching. Solomon called preacher, Pee]. 1:1,12. Noah called preacher, 2 Pet 2:5. Sitting while, Matt 5:1; Luke 4:20; Luke 5:3. Moses, slow of speech, Exod 4:10-12.
Repentance, the subject of John the Baptist's, Matt 3:2; Mark 1:4,15; Luke 3:3; of Christ's, Matt 4:17; Mark 1:15; the apostles, Mark 6:12. "The Gospel of the Kingdom of God," the subject of Christ's, Mark 1:14-15; Mark 2:2; Luke 8:1. Christ crucified and risen, the burden of Paul's, Acts 17:3.
Effective: By Azariah, 2 Chron 15:1-15; by Jonah, Jon 3; by Peter and other apostles, Acts 2:14-41; by Philip, Acts 8:5-12,27-38; by Paul, Acts 9:20; Acts 13:16-43. See REVIVALS.
Impenitence under: Of Asa, 2 Chron 16:7-10; Ahab, 2 Chron 18:7-26; the Jews, Acts 13:46.
See OBDURACY. See also MINISTER; CALL, PERSONAL.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
Matt 11:25; [Ps 8:2]; Matt 11:26; Luke 10:21
PRECEPTS. See COMMANDMENTS; LAW.
PRECIOUS STONES. See STONES.
PREDESTINATION.
Matt 20:16; [Matt 22:14]; Matt 20:23
Matt 24:22; [Mark 13:20]; Matt 24:40-41; Luke 17:34-36
Luke 22:22; Matt 26:24; Mark 14:21.
Rom 9:11-18; [Rom 9:7-33]; Rom 9:23-24,27-29
EXEMPLIFIED: In the destruction of Eli's sons, 1 Sam 2:25; the Hivites, Josh 11:20; Philistines, Judg 14:4; Ahaziah, 2 Chron 22:7; Amaziah and the idolatrous Jews, 2 Chron 25:20. In the covenant with Abraham to have a posterity, Gen 21:12; Neh 9:7-8. In Zerubbabel, Hag 2:23; apostles, John 13:18; John 15:19; Jacob, Rom 9:12-13; Rufus, Rom 16:13; Paul, Gal 1:15.
See CONTINGENCIES.
PREPARATION DAY, Matt 27:62; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:14,31,42.
PRESCIENCE. Of God, see Gob, FOREKNOWLEDGE OF.
PRESBYTER. See ELDER.
PRESENT. See GIFT.
PRESUMPTION.
Matt 4:5-6; [Luke 4:9-11]; Matt 4:7; Deut 6:16
INSTANCES OF: Satan, when he said to Eve, " Ye shall not surely die," Gen 3:1-5. Builders of Babel, Gen 11:4. Abraham, in questioning about Sodom, Gen 18:23-32. Moses, in upbraiding Jehovah, Num 11:11-15,22. Nadab and Abihu, Lev 10:1-2. Israelites, in ascending to the top of the hill against the Amalekites, Num 14:44-45; murmuring at Meribah, Exod 17:2,7; in reviling God, Mal 1:6-7,12; Mal 3:7-8,13. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, Num 16:3. Saul, in sacrificing, 1 Sam 13:8-14; sparing the Amalekites, 1 Sam 15:3,9-23. Men of Bethshemesh, 1 Sam 6:19. Uzzah, in steadying the ark, 2 Sam 6:6-7. David's anger at Uzzah's death, 2 Sam 6:8. David, in numbering Israel, 2 Sam 24:1-17. Jeroboam, 1 Kings 13:4. Benhadad, 1 Kings 20:10. Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:16. Sennacherib, 2 Chron 32:13-14. Job, in cursing the day of his birth, Job 3; reproved by Eliphaz, Job 4-5. Jonah, Jon 4:1-8. Peter, in objecting to Jesus' statement that he must be killed, Matt 16:21-23; Mark 8:32; in reflecting on his knowledge when he asked, amid a throng, who touched him, Luke 8:45; in objecting to Jesus washing his feet, John 13:8; in asking Jesus, " What shall this man do?" John 21:20-22. The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to Jesus, Matt 19:13; Mark 10:13-14; Luke 18:15; in their indignation at the anointing of Jesus, Matt 26:8-9; Mark 14:4-5; John 12:5. Reproving Jesus, John 7:3-5. James and John, in desiring to call down fire on the Samaritans, Luke 9:54. Those who reviled Jesus, Matt 27:42-43; Mark 15:29-32. Theudas, Acts 5:36. Sons of Sceva, Acts 19:13-14. Diotrephes, 3 John 9.
See BLASPHEMY, which is presumption: MOCKING; PRIDE.
PRAETORIUM, called also COMMON HALL, JUDGMENT HALL, and PALACE, Matt 27:27; Mark 15:16; John 18:28,33; John 19:9; Acts 23:35; Phil 1:13.
PRIDE.
2 Kings 14:9,11; 2 Chron 25:18-19.
Jer 48:7,14-15,29; Isa 16:6-7.
Matt 23:6-8,10-12; Matt 20:26-27; Mark 10:43; Luke 9:46; Luke 18:14.
See RICH, THE.
INSTANCES OF: Ahithophel, 2 Sam 17:23. Naaman, refusing to wash in Jordan, 2 Kings 5:11-13. Hezekiah, in displaying his resources, 2 Kings 20:13; 2 Chron 32:31; Isa 39:2. Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:16-19. Haman, Esther 3:5; Esther 5:11,13; Esther 6:6; Esther 7:10. Kings of Tyre, Ezek 28:2. Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 4:30-34; Dan 5:20.
See AMBITION.
PRIEST. ANTE-MOSAIC: Melchizedek, Gen 14:18. Heb 5:6,10-11; Heb 6:20; Heb 7:1-21. Jethro, Exod 2:16. Priests in Israel before the giving of the law, Exod 19:22,24. Called angel, Eccles 5:6.
MOSAIC: Exod 28:1-4; Exod 29:9,44; Num 3:10; Num 18:7; 1 Chron 23:13. Hereditary descent of office, Exod 27:21; Exod 28:43; Exod 29:9. Consecration of, Exod 29:1-9,19-35; Exod 40:12-16; Lev 6:20-23; Lev 8:6-35; Heb 7:21. Is holy, Lev 21:6-7; Lev 22:9,16. Ablutions of, Exod 40:30-32; Lev 16:24; see CONSECRATION OF, above. Must be without blemish, Lev 21:17-23. Vestments of, Exod 28:2-43; Exod 39:1-29; Lev 6:10-11; Lev 8:13; Ezek 44:17-19. Don vestments in temple, Ezek 42:14; Ezek 44:19. Atonement for, Lev 16:6,24; Ezek 44:27. Defilement and purification of, Ezek 44:25-26. Marriage of, Lev 21:7-15; Ezek 44:22. Chambers for, in temple, Ezek 40:45-46. Exempt from tax, Ezra 7:24. Armed and organized for war at the time of the disaffection toward Saul, 1 Chron 12:27-28. Beard and hair of, Ezek 44:20.
Twenty-four courses of, 1 Chron 24:1-19; 1 Chron 28:13,21; 2 Chron 8:14; 2 Chron 31:2; 2 Chron 35:4-5; Ezra 2:36-39; Neh 13:30.
Usurpations of office of, Num 3:10; Num 16; Num 18:7; 2 Chron 26:18. Priests were appointed by Jeroboam who were not of the sons of Levi, 1 Kings 12:31; 1 Kings 13:33.
See LEVITES; MINISTERS.
DUTIES OF: To offer sacrifices, Lev 1:4-17; Lev 2:2,16; Lev 3:5,11,13,16; Lev 4:5-12,17,25-26,30-35; 1 Chron 16:40; 2 Chron 13:11; 2 Chron 29:34; 2 Chron 35:11-14; Ezra 6:20; Heb 10:11; see OFFERINGS. To offer the first fruits, Lev 23:10-11; Deut 26:3-4. Pronounce benedictions, Num 6:22-27; Deut 21:5; 2 Chron 30:27. Teach the law, Lev 10:11; Deut 24:8; Deut 27:14; Deut 31:9-13; Deut 33:10; Jer 2:8; Mal 2:7. Light the lamps in the tabernacle, Exod 27:20-21; 2 Chron 13:11; Lev 24:3-4. Keep the sacred fire always burning, Lev 6:12-13. To furnish a quota of wood for the sanctuary, Neh 10:34. Responsible for the sanctuary, Num 4:5-15; Num 18:1,5,7. To act as scribes, Ezra 7:1-6; Neh 8:9. Be present at and supervise the tithing, Neh 10:38. Sound the trumpet in calling assemblies and in battle, Num 10:2-10; Num 31:6; Josh 6; 2 Chron 13:12. Examine lepers, see LEPROSY. Purify the unclean, Lev 15:31; see DEFILEMENT. Value things devoted, Lev 27:8,12. Officiate in the holy place, Heb 9:6. Chiefs of Levites, Num 3:9,32; Num 4:19,28,33; 1 Chron 9:20. To act as magistrates, Num 5:14-31; Deut 17:8-13; Deut 19:17; Deut 21:5; 2 Chron 19:8; Ezek 44:23-24. To encourage the army on the eve of battle, Deut 20:2-4. Bear the ark through the Jordan, Josh 3; Josh 4:15-18; in battle, 1 Sam 4:3-5.
EMOLUMENTS OF: No part of the land of Canaan allowed to, Num 18:20; Deut 10:9; Deut 14:27; Deut 18:1-2; Josh 13:14,33; Josh 14:3; Josh 18:7; Ezek 44:28. Provided with cities and suburbs, Lev 25:32-34; Num 35:2-8; Josh 21:1-4,13-19,41-42; 1 Chron 6:57-60; Neh 11:3,20; Ezek 45:1-6; Ezek 48:8-20. Own lands sanctified to the Lord, Lev 27:21. Tithes of the tithes, Num 18:8-18,26-32; Neh 10:38. Part of the spoils of war, including captives, Num 31:25-29. Firstfruits, Lev 23:20; Lev 24:9; Num 18:12-13,17-18; Deut 18:3-5; Neh 10:36. Redemption money, Lev 27:23; of firstborn, Num 3:46-51; Num 18:15-16. Things devoted, Lev 27:21; Num 5:9-10; Num 18:14. Fines, Lev 5:16; Lev 22:14; Num 5:8. Trespass money and other trespass offerings, Lev 5:15,18; Num 18:9; 2 Kings 12:16. The shewbread, Exod 25:30; Lev 24:5-9; 2 Chron 2:4; 2 Chron 13:11; Neh 10:33; Matt 12:4; Heb 9:2. Portions of sacrifices and offerings, Exod 29:27-34; Lev 2:2-3,9-10; Lev 5:12-13,16; Lev 6:15-18,26; Lev 7:6-10,31-34; Lev 10:12-14; Lev 14:12-13; Num 6:19-20; Num 18:8-19; Deut 18:3-5; 1 Sam 2:13-14; Ezek 44:28-31; Ezek 45:1-4; 1 Cor 9:13.
Regulations by Hezekiah concerning emoluments, 2 Chron 31:4-19. Portion of land allotted to, in redistribution in Ezekiel's vision, Ezek 48:8-14. For sustenance of their families, Lev 22:11-13; Num 18:11,19.
FIGURATIVE: Exod 19:6; Isa 61:6; 1 Pet 2:9; Rev 1:6; Rev 5:10; Rev 20:6.
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HIGH PRIEST: Moses did not denominate Aaron chief or high priest. The function he served was superior to that of other priests. The title appears after the institution of the office, Lev 21:10-15; Num 3:32. For qualifications, consecration, etc., see under the general topic above, PRIEST, MOSAIC INSTITUTION OF.
Vestments of, Exod 28:2-43; Exod 39:1-31; Lev 8:7-9. Respect due to, Acts 23:5.
DUTIES OF: Had charge of the sanctuary and altar, Num 18:2,5,7. To offer sacrifices, Heb 5:1; Heb 8:3. To designate subordinate priests for duty, Num 4:19; 1 Sam 2:36. To officiate in consecrations of Levites, Num 8:11-21. To have charge of the treasury, 2 Kings 12:10; 2 Kings 22:4; 2 Chron 24:6-14; 2 Chron 34:9. To light the lamps of tabernacle, Exod 27:20-21; Exod 30:8; Lev 24:3-4; Num 8:3. To burn incense, Exod 30:7-8; 1 Sam 2:28; 1 Chron 23:13, To place shewbread on the table every Sabbath, Lev 24:8. To offer for his own sins of ignorance, Lev 4:3-12.
On the Day of Atonement, Exod 30:10; Lev 16; Heb 5:3; Heb 9:7,22-23.
Judicial, Num 5:15; Deut 17:8-13; 1 Sam 4:18; Hos 4:4; Matt 26:3,50,57,62; Acts 5:21-28; Acts 23:1-5. To number the people, Num 1:3. Officiate at choice of ruler, Num 27:18-19,21. Distribute spoils of war, Num 31:26-29.
Emoluments of: See PRIEST, EMOLUMENTS OF, above.
A second priest, under the high priest, Num 3:32; Num 4:16; Num 31:6; 1 Chron 9:20; 2 Sam 15:24; 2 Kings 25:18; Luke 3:2.
MISCELLANEOUS FACTS CONCERNING: Loyal to Rehoboam at the time of the revolt of the ten tribes, 2 Chron 11:13. Zeal of, in purging the temple, 2 Chron 29:4-17. Wickedness of, 2 Chron 36:14. Taken with the captivity to Babylon, Jer 29:1. Return from the captivity, Ezra 1:5; Ezra 2:36-39,61,70; Ezra 3:8; Ezra 7:7; Ezra 8:24-30; Neh 7:39-42,63-73; Neh 10:1-8; Neh 12:1-7. Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives, Ezra 9:1-2; Ezra 10:5,18-19; Neh 10:28. Restore the altar, and offer sacrifices, Ezra 3:1-7. Supervise the building of the temple, Ezra 3:8-13. Inquire of John the Baptist whether he were the Christ, John 1:19. Conspire to destroy Jesus, Matt 26:3-5,14-15,47,51; Mark 14:10-11,43-47,53-66; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:2-6,50,54,66-71; Luke 23:1-2; John 11:47; John 19:15-16,18. Try and condemn Jesus, Matt 26:57-68; Matt 27:1-2; Mark 14:53-65; Luke 22:54-71; Luke 23:13-24; John 18:15-32. Incite the people to ask that Barabbas be released and Jesus destroyed, Matt 27:20; Mark 15:11; Luke 23:18. Persecute the disciples, Acts 22:5. Reprove and threaten Peter and John, Acts 4:6-21; Acts 5:17-41. Try, condemn, and stone Stephen, Acts 6:12-15; Acts 7. Paul brought before, Acts 22:30; Acts 23:1-5.
Corrupt, Jer 23:11-12; Ezek 22:26; Luke 10:31. INSTANCES OF: Eli's sons, 1 Sam 2:12-47,22; of the captivity, Ezra 9:1-2; Ezra 10:18-22; Neh 13:4-9,13,28-29,
Zealous, 1 Chron 9:10-13. Priestly office performed by prophets, 1 Sam 16:5.
PRIMOGENITURE. See FIRSTBORN; BIRTHRIGHT.
PRINCE OF PEACE. See JESUS.
PRINCESSES, taught in household duties, 2 Sam 13:8-9.
PRISCA, a disciple in Ephesus, 2 Tim 4:19.
PRISCILLA, wife of Aquila. A disciple at Corinth, Acts 18:1-3,18-19,26; Rom 16:3-4; 1 Cor 16:19; 2 Tim 4:19.
PRISON, Gen 39:20; Gen 42:16-19; Lev 24:12; Num 15:34; Ezra 7:26; Jer 52:11; Luke 23:19; Acts 4:3; Acts 12:4-5. Public ward of, Acts 5:18. Cells of, Acts 16:24. Court of, Jer 33:1. Dungeon in, see DUNGEON.
See IMPRISONMENT; PRISONERS.
PRISONERS. Joseph, Gen 39:20-23; Gen 40; Gen 41:1-44. Jeremiah, Jer 38:6-28; Jer 39:14. John the Baptist, Matt 11:2; Matt 14:3-12; Mark 6:17; Luke 3:20. Jesus, Matt 26:47-75; Matt 27; Mark 14:43-72; Mark 15; Luke 22:47-71; Luke 23; John 18:3-40; John 19. Apostles, Acts 5:17-42. Peter, Acts 12:3-19. Paul, Acts 16:19-40; Acts 21:27-40; Acts 22-28 inclusive. Silas, Acts 16:19-40.
Required to labor, Judg 16:21. Kept on bread and water of affliction, 1 Kings 22:27; in chains, Acts 12:6; in stocks, Prov 7:22; Jer 29:26; Acts 16:24.
Confined in court of the palace, Jer 32:2; house of the scribe, Jer 37:15; house of captain of the guard, Gen 40:3. Visited by friends, Matt 11:2; Acts 24:23. Bound to soldiers, Acts 12:6-7.
Severe hardships of, mitigated, Jer 37:20-21. Cruelty to, Jer 38:6; Lam 3:53-54; see CAPTIVE. Keepers responsible for, Acts 12:18-19. Tortured to extort self-criminating testimony, Acts 22:24. Scourged, Matt 27:26; Mark 15:15; Acts 16:23,33; 2 Cor 6:5; 2 Cor 11:23-24. Permitted to make defense, Acts 24:10; Acts 25:8,16; Acts 26:1; 2 Tim 4:16. Kindness to: By the prison keeper to Jeremiah, Jer 38:7-28; by Philippian jailer to Paul, Acts 16:33; by Felix, Acts 24:23; by Julius, the centurion, Acts 27:1,3; Acts 28:16,30-31. To be visited and ministered to, Matt 25:35-46. Released at feasts, Matt 27:15-17; Mark 15:6; Luke 23:17; John 18:39.
OF WAR: Put to death, Josh 10:16-27; 1 Sam 15:33; 1 Sam 27:11; 2 Sam 12:31; 2 Kings 25:7; 1 Chron 20:3; Hos 13:16; Amos 1:13; Lam 3:34; by divine command, Num 31:9,17. Thumbs and toes cut off, Judg 1:6-7. Blinded, 2 Kings 25:7. See CAPTIVE.
Consolations for, Ps 69:33; Ps 79:11; Ps 102:19-20; Ps 146:7.
See CAPTIVE; IMPRISONMENT.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 61:1; Luke 4:18.
PRIVILEGE. See JUDGMENT, ACCORDING TO OPPORTUNITY; RESPONSIBILITY.
PRIZE, a reward of merit, 1 Cor 9:24.
PROBATION, Rom 5:4 [RV]. Adam on, Gen 2:15-17; Gen 3:3. Amorites, Gen 15:16. Solomon, 1 Kings 3:14; 1 Kings 9:4-9, with 1 Kings 11:9-12. Taught in parables of the talents and pounds, Matt 25:14-30; Luke 19:12-27; the fig tree, Luke 13:6-9; embezzling steward, Luke 16:1-12. Taught by Paul, Heb 6.
None after death, Matt 12:32; Matt 25:10-13; Matt 26:24.
See PERSEVERANCE.
PROCHORUS, an early Christian deacon, Acts 6:5.
PROCLAMATION. Imperial, 2 Chron 30:1-10; Esther 1:22; Esther 6:9; Esther 8:10-14; Isa 40:3,9. Dan 3:4-7; Dan 4:1; Dan 5:29. Emancipation, 2 Chron 36:23; Ezra 1:1-4.
PROCRASTINATION.
See EXCUSES.
INSTANCES OF: Pharaoh, Exod 8:10. Elisha, 1 Kings 19:20-21. Esther, Esther 5:8.
PRODIGALITY. See EXTRAVAGANCE; FRUGALITY; INDUSTRY.
PROFANATION. See Profanity.
PROFANITY. See Blasphemy; Oath. Of the name of God, see God, under Miscellaneous Subtopics; of the Sabbath, see Sabbath.
PROFESSION. False, Prov 20:6; Hos: 8:2. Of faith in Jesus, see Confession.
See Testimony, Religious.
PROGNOSTICATION, by astrologers, Isa 47:13.
See Prophecy; Prophets.
PROHIBITION, of the use of intoxicating liquors. To priests on duty, Lev 10:9. To Nazarites, Num 6:3-4.
See Abstinence, Total; Commandments; Drunkenness.
PROMISES. To the afflicted, see Afflictions, Comfort in; Psalms. To backsliders, see Backsliders. To children, see Children. To orphans, see Orphan. To widows, see Widow. To penitents, see Penitent. To the righteous, see Righteous. To seekers, see Seekers, and other like subjects.
See also Blessings, Spiritual; God, Goodness of; Jesus, Compassion of, Love of.
PROMOTION, Ps 75:6-7; Ps 78:70,71; Ps 113:7-8. As a reward of merit, 1 Chron 11:6.
INSTANCES OF: Abraham, Gen 12:2. Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince, Gen 41:1-45. Moses, from exile to lawgiver, see Moses. Aaron, from slave to high priest, see Aaron. Saul, from obscurity to a scepter, see SAUL. David, from shepherd to throne, see DAVID. Jeroboam, from slave to throne, 1 Kings 11:26-35. Baasha, "out of the dust" to throne, 1 Kings 16:1-2. Daniel, from captive to premier, Dan 2:48; see DANIEL. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Dan 3:30.
PROPAGATION, of species, enjoined, Gen 1:11-12,21-25,28; Gen 9:1,7.
See BARRENNESS.
PROPERTY. IN REAL ESTATE: Gen 23:17-18; Gen 26:20. Rights in, violated, Gen 21:25-3; Gen 26:18-22. Dedicated, Lev 27:16-25. See LAND.
Dwellings. Alienated for debt, Lev 25:29-30; by absence, 2 Kings 8:1-6; in villages, inalienable, Lev 25:31-33. Dedicated, Lev 27:14-15. Confiscation of (Naboth's vineyard), 1 Kings 21:15-16. Priests exempt from taxes, Gen 47:22. Entail of, Num 27:1-11; Num 36:1-9. Inherited, Eccles 2:21. Landmarks of, not to be removed, Deut 19:14; Deut 27:17.
PERSONAL: Rights in, sacred, Exod 20:17; Deut 5:21. Laws concerning trespass of, and violence to, Exod 21:28-36; Exod 22:9; Deut 23:25. Strayed, to be returned to owner, Lev 6:3-4; Deut 22:1-3. Hired, Exod 22:14-15; or loaned, Exod 22:10-15. Sold for debt, Prov 22:26-27; rights of redemption of, Jer 32:7. Dedicated to God, redemption of, Lev 27:9-13,26-33. In slaves, Exod 21:4.
PROPHECY. Concerning Jesus, see JESUS. Concerning church, see CHURCH,
PROPHECIES CONCERNING. Relating to various countries, nations, and cities, see under their respective titles. Respecting individuals, see under their names.
Inspired, Isa 28:22; Luke 1:70; 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:21. " The word of the Lord came unto," etc.: To Elijah, 1 Kings 17:8; 1 Kings 21:17,28; Isaiah, Isa 2:1; Isa 8:5; Isa 13:1; Isa 14:28; Isa 38:4; Jeremiah, Jer 1:4; Jer 7:1; Jer 11:1; Jer 13:8; Jer 16:1; Jer 18:1; Jer 25:1-2; Jer 26:1; Jer 27:1; Jer 29:30; Jer 30:1,4; Jer 32:1,6,26; Jer 33:1,19,23; Jer 34:12; Jer 35:12; Jer 36:1; Jer 37:6; Jer 40:1; Jer 43:8; Jer 44:1; Jer 46:1; Jer 49:34; Jer 50:1; Ezekiel, Ezek 3:16; Ezek 6:1; Ezek 7:1; Ezek 11:14; Ezek 12:1,8,17,21; Ezek 13:1; Ezek 14:12; Ezek 15:1; Ezek 16:1; Ezek 17:1,11; Ezek 18:1; Ezek 20:45; Ezek 21:1,8,18; Ezek 22:1,17,23; Ezek 23:1; Ezek 24:1,15,20; Ezek 25:1; Ezek 26:1; Ezek 27:1; Ezek 28:1,11,20; Ezek 29:1,17; Ezek 30:1,20; Ezek 31:1; Ezek 32:1,17; Ezek 33:1,23; Ezek 34:1; Ezek 35:1; Ezek 36:16; Ezek 37:15; Ezek 38:1; Amos, Amos 7:14-15; Jonah, Jon 3:1; Haggai, Hag 2:1; Hag 2:10,20; Zechariah, Zech 1:7; Zech 4:8; Zech 6:9; Zech 7:1,4,8; Zech 8:1,18.
Publicly proclaimed, Jer 11:6. Exemplified in pantomime, Ezek 4; Ezek 5:1-4; Acts 21:11. Written by an amanuensis, Jer 45:1; in books, Jer 45:1; Jer 51:60.
Proof of God's foreknowledge, Isa 43:9. Sure fulfillment of, Ezek 12:22-25,28; Hab 2:3; Matt 5:18; Matt 24:35; Acts 13:27,29. Cessation of, Lam 2:9.
Of apostasy, 1 John 2:18; Jude 17-18; false teachers, 2 Pet 2-3. Tribulations of the righteous, Rev 2:10.
CONCERNING THE MESSIAH, AND THE FULFILLMENT:
See JESUS, PROPHECIES CONCERNING; PROPHETESS; PROPHETS.
MISCELLANEOUS, FULFILLED: The birth and zeal of Josiah, 1 Kings 13:2; 2 Kings 23:1-20. Death of the prophet of Judah, 1 Kings 13:21-22,24-30. Extinction of Jeroboam's house, 1 Kings 14:5-17; of Baasha's house, 1 Kings 16:2-3,9-13. Concerning the rebuilding of Jericho, Josh 6:26; 1 Kings 16:34. The drought, foretold by Elijah, 1 Kings 17:14. Destruction of Benhadad's army, 1 Kings 20:13-30. The death of a man who refused to smite a prophet, 1 Kings 20:35-36. The death of Ahab, 1 Kings 20:42; 1 Kings 21:18-24; 1 Kings 22:31-38. The death of Ahaziah, 2 Kings 1:3-17. Elijah's translation, 2 Kings 2:3-11. Cannibalism among the children of Israel, Lev 26:29; Deut 28:53; 2 Kings 6:28-29; Jer 19:9; Lam 4:10. The death of the Samaritan lord, 2 Kings 7:2,19-20. The end of the famine in Samaria, 2 Kings 7:1-18. Jezebel's tragic death, 1 Kings 21:23; 2 Kings 9:10,33-37. The smiting of Syria by Joash, 2 Kings 13:16-25. Conquests of Jeroboam, 2 Kings 14:25-28. Four generations of Jehu to sit upon the throne of Israel, 2 Kings 10:30, with 2 Kings 15:12. Destruction of Sennacherib's army, and his death, 2 Kings 19:6-7,20-37. The captivity' of Judah, 2 Kings 20:17-18; 2 Kings 24:10-16; 2 Kings 25:11-21. Concerning Christ, see JESUS, PROPHECIES CONCERNING. Also see above. Concerning John, Matt 3:3. Rachel weeping for her, children, Jer 31:15; Matt 2:17-18. Deliverance of Jeremiah, Jer 39:15-18. Invasion of Judah by the Chaldeans, Hab 1:6-11; fulfilled, 2 Kings 25; 2 Chron 36:17-21. Betrayal of Jesus by Judas, prophecy, Ps 41:9; fulfillment, John 13:18; John 18:1-9. Judas' self-destruction, Ps 69:25; Acts 1:16,20; fulfilled, Matt 27:5; Acts 1:16-20. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29; fulfilled, Acts 2:16-21. Spiritual blindness of the Jews, Isa 6:9; Isa 29:13; fulfilled, Mark 7:6-7; Acts 28:25-27. Mission of Jesus, Ps 68:18; fulfilled, Eph 4:8,10; see JESUS, MISSION OF. Captivity of the Jews, Jer 25:11-12; Jer 29:10,14; Jer 32:3-5; Dan 9:2, with 2 Kings 25:1-8; Ezra 1. Of the destruction of the ship in which Paul sailed, Acts 27:10,18-44.
PROPHETS. Called SEERS, 1 Sam 9:19; 2 Sam 15:27; 2 Sam 24:11; 2 Kings 17:13; 1 Chron 9:22; 1 Chron 29:29; 2 Chron 9:29; 2 Chron 12:15; 2 Chron 29:30; Isa 30:10; Mic 3:7. Schools of, 1 Kings 20:35; 2 Kings 2:3-15; 2 Kings 4:1,38; 2 Kings 9:1. Kept the chronicles, 1 Chron 29:29; 2 Chron 9:29; 2 Chron 12:15. Counsellors to kings, Isa 37:2,3. Not honored in their own country, Matt 13:57; Luke 4:24-27; John 4:44.
Inspired by angels, Zech 1:9,13-14,19; Acts 7:53; Gal 3:19; Heb 2:2. Persecutions of, 2 Chron 36:16; Amos 2:12. Martyrs, Jer 2:30; Matt 23:37; Mark 12:5; Luke 13:34; 1 Thess 2:15; Heb 11:37; Rev 16:6.
EMOLUMENTS OF: Presents, 1 Sam 9:7-8; 1 Kings 14:3; 2 Kings 4:42; 2 Kings 8:8-9; Ezek 13:19. Presents refused by, Num 22:18; 1 Kings 13:7-8; 2 Kings 5:5,16.
FALSE: 1 Kings 13:18; Neh 6:12; Jer 23:25-27,30-32; Lam 2:14. Admonitions to, Deut 13:1-3. Denunciations against, Deut 18:20; Jer 14:15. Punishment of, Jer 14:13-16; Jer 20:6; Jer 28:16-17; Jer 29:32; Zech 13:3.
INSTANCES OF: Noadiah, Neh 6:14; four hundred in Samaria, 1 Kings 22:6-12; 2 Chron 18:5.
See MINISTERS, FALSE.
INSPIRATION OF:
Judg 6:7-10,34; Judg 11:29; 1 Chron 12:18.
1 Sam 3:1,7,19-21; 1 Sam 3:4-10
2 Sam 7:4; 2 Sam 7:3-7; 2 Sam 12:1.
1 Kings 22:14,28; 2 Chron 18:27.
1 Chron 28:11-12,19; Exod 25:9; Exod 26:30; 2 Chron 8:14.
2 Chron 20:14; 2 Chron 15:1; 2 Chron 24:20.
Jer 1:1-2; Jer 2:1; Jer 7:1; Jer 11:1; Jer 13:1-3; Jer 16:1; Jer 18:1; Jer 24:4; Jer 26:1,12; Jer 27:1-2; Jer 29:30; Jer 33:1; Jer 34:1; Obad 1:1; Jon 1:1; Mic 1:1; Zech 1:1,7.
Ezek 3:10-12,14,16-17,22,24,27
Dan 9:2,6,10; [Dan 9:1-21]; Dan 9:22
See REVELATION; WORD OF GOD, INSPIRATION OF.
PROPHETESSES: Ezek 13:17; Joel 2:28-29. Miriam, Exod 15:20. Deborah, Judg 4:4. Huldah, 2 Kings 22:14. Noadiah, Neh 6:14. Isaiah's wife, Isa 8:3. Elizabeth, Luke 1:41-45. Anna, Luke 2:36-38. Daughters of Philip, Acts 21:9. Jezebel, Rev 2:20.
See WOMEN.
PROPITIATION, Rom 3:25; Rom 5:1,10-11; 2 Cor 5:18-19; Col 1:20-22; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10; Heb 9:5. [RV, margin, reads, And over it the propitiatory.]
See ATONEMENT.
PROSPERITY. From God, Gen 33:11; Gen 49:24-26; Ps 127:1; Ps 128:1-2. Design of, Eccles 7:14. Dangers of. Deut 8:10-18; Deut 31:20; Deut 32:15; Jer 5:7; Hos 13:6. Evil effects of, Hos 4:7. Pride in, 2 Chron 32:25. Forgetfulness of God in, 2 Chron 12:1; 2 Chron 26:16. The prosperous despise the unfortunate, Job 12:5.
Promised to the righteous, Job 22:23-27.
Prudence in. Instances of: Joseph and Daniel, as deduced from their general conduct. See JOSEPH; DANIEL.
See BLESSINGS, TEMPORAL; RICH, THE; RICHES.
PROSTITUTION, lascivious. Forbidden, Lev 19:29; Deut 23:17.
See ADULTERY; LASCIVIOUSNESS.
"PROTRACTED MEETINGS," 1 Kings 8:65; 2 Chron 7:8-40; 2 Chron 30:23.
See REVIVALS.
PROUD. See PRIDE.
PROVERBS. Design of, Prov 1:1-4. Written by Solomon, Prov 1:1; Prov 25:1.
MISCELLANY OF:
Ezek 18:2-3; [Jer 31:29]; Ezek 18:4
See RIDDLE.
PROVIDENCE, OF GOD: See Gov, PROVIDENCE OF, AND OVERRULING INTERPOSITIONS OF.
PROXY, in priest's service, 2 Chron 30:17.
See SUBSTITUTION; SUFFERINGS, VICARIOUS.
PRUDENCE.
See DIPLOMACY; GENTLENESS; WISDOM.
INSTANCES OF: Jacob, in his conduct toward Esau, Gen 32:3-21; toward his sons, after Dinah's defilement, Gen 34:5,30. Joseph, in the affairs of Egypt, Gen 41:33-57. Jethro's advice to Moses, Exod 18:17-23. The Israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes, Josh 22:10-34. Saul, in not slaying the Jabesh-Gileadites, 1 Sam 11:13. David, in his conduct with Saul, 1 Sam 18:5-30; in overthrowing Ahithophel's counsel, 2 Sam 15:33-37. Abigail, in averting David's wrath, 1 Sam 25:18-31. Achish, in dismissing David, 1 Sam 29. Elijah, in his flight from Jezebel, 1 Kings 19:3-4. Rehoboam's counsellors, 1 Kings 12:7. Jehoram, in suspecting a Syrian stratagem, 2 Kings 7:12-13. Nehemiah, in conduct of affairs at Jerusalem, Neh 2:12-16; Neh 4:13-23. Daniel, Dan 1:8-14. Certain elders of Israel, Jer 26:17-23. Of Jesus, in charging those who were healed not to advertise his miracles, Matt 9:30; Matt 16:20; Mark 3:12; Mark 5:43; Mark 7:36; Mark 8:30; Mark 9:9; going to the feast secretly, John 7:10; in walking "no more openly," John 11:54; John 12:36; in avoiding his enemies, Matt 12:14-16; Mark 3:7; John 11:47-54. Joseph, in his conduct toward Mary, Matt 1:19. Peter, in escaping Herod, Acts 12:17. Paul, in circumcising Timothy, Acts 16:3; in performing temple rites, Acts 21:20-26; in setting the Jewish sects on each other, Acts 23:6; avoiding suspicion in administering the gifts of the churches, 2 Cor 8:20; his lack of, in his persistence in going to Jerusalem despite the warnings of the Spirit and his friends, Acts 20:22-25,37-38; Acts 21:10-14; Paul and Barnabas, in escaping persecution, Acts 14:6; Paul and Silas, in escaping
from Berea, Acts 17:10-15. The town clerk of Ephesus, in averting a riot, Acts 19:29-41. See DIPLOMACY.
PRUNING, Lev 25:3-4; Isa 5:6; Isa 18:5; John 15:2-6. Pruning-hook, Isa 2:4; Isa 18:5; Joel 3:10; Mic 4:3.
PSALMS. Of Moses, celebrating the deliverance at the Red Sea, Exod 15:1-19. Didactic songs composed by Moses, celebrating the providence, righteousness, and judgments of God, Deut 32:1-43; Ps 90. Song of Deborah, celebrating Israel's victory over Sisera, Judg 5. Of Hannah, in thankfulness for a son, 1 Sam 2:1-10. Of David, celebrating his deliverance, 2 Sam 22; on the occasion of removing the ark, 1 Chron 16:7-36; at the close of his reign, 2 Sam 23:2-7; 1 Chron 29:10-19. Of Isaiah, Isa 12; Isa 25-26. Of Hezekiah, celebrating deliverance from death, Isa 38:9-20. Of Mary, Luke 1:46-55. Elisabeth, Luke 1:42-45. Zacharias, Luke 1:68-79.
INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Afflictions, p. 1019; Didactic, p. 1038; Historical, p. 1052; Imprecatory, p. 1055; Intercessional, p. 1055; Messianic, p. 1057; Penitential, p. 1057; Praise, p. 1059; For God's Attributes, p. 1059; Prophetic, p. 1067; Thanksgiving, p. 1072; For God's Goodness to Israel, p. 1072; For God's Goodness to Good Men, p. 1078; For God's Mercies to Individuals, p. 1082.
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AFFLICTIONS:
Ps 3.The security of God's protection.
Ps 4.1 David prayeth for audience. 2 He reproveth and exhorteth his enemies. 6 Man's happiness is in God's favour.
Ps 5.1 David prayeth, and professeth his study in prayer. 4 God favoureth not the wicked. 7 David, professing his faith, prayeth unto God to guide him, 10 to destroy his enemies, 11 and to preserve the godly.
Ps 7.1 David prayeth against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocency. 10 By faith he seeth his defence, and the destruction of his enemies.
Ps 11.David encourageth himself in God against his enemies. 4 The providence and justice of God.
Ps 13.1 David complaineth of delay in help. 3 He prayeth for preventing grace. 5 He boasteth of divine mercy.
Ps 16.1 David, in distrust of merits, and hatred of idolatry, fleeth to God for preservation. 5 He sheweth the hope of his calling, of the resurrection, and life everlasting.
Ps 17.1 David, in confidence of his integrity, craveth defence of God against his enemies. 10 He sheweth their pride, craft, and eagerness. 13 He prayeth against them in confidence of his hope.
Ps 22.1 David complaineth in great discouragement. 9 He prayeth in great distress. 23 He praiseth God.
Ps 26.David resorteth unto God in confidence of his integrity.
Ps 27.1 David sustaineth his, faith by the power of God, 4 by his love to the service of God, 9 by prayer.
Ps 28.1 David prayeth earnestly against his enemies. 6 He blesseth God. 9 He prayeth for the people.
Ps 31.1 David skewing his confidence in God craveth his help. 7 He rejoiceth in his mercy. 9 Be prayeth in his calamity. 19 Re praiseth God for his goodness.
Ps 35.1 David prayeth for his own safety, and his enemies' confusion. 11 He complaineth of their wrongful dealing. 22 Thereby he inciteth God against them.
Ps 41.1 God's care of the poor. 4 David complaineth of his enemies' treachery. 10 lie fleeth to God for succour.
Ps 42.1 David's zeal to serve God in the temple. 5 He encourageth his soul to trust in God.
Ps 43.1 David, praying to be restored to the temple, promiseth to serve God a fully. 5 He encourageth his soul to trust in God.
Ps 44.1 The church, in memory of former favours, 7 complaineth of their present evils. 17 Professing her integrity, 23 she fervently prayeth for succour.
Ps 54.1 David, complaining of the Ziphims, prayeth for salvation. 4 Upon, his confidence in God's help he promiseth sacrifice.
Ps 55.1 David in his prayer complaineth of his fearful case. 9 He prayeth against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complaineth. 16 He comforteth himself in God's preservation of him, and confusion of his enemies.
Ps 56.David, praying to God in confidence of his word, complaineth of his enemies. 9 He professeth his confidence in God's word, and promiseth to praise him.
Ps 57.1 David in prayer fleeing unto God complaineth of his dangerous case. 7 He encourageth himself to praise God.
Ps 59.1 David prayeth to be delivered from his enemies. 6 He complaineth of their cruelty. 8 He trusteth in God. 11 He prayeth against them. 16 He praiseth God.
Ps 60.1 David, complaining to God of former judgment, 4 now, upon better hope, prayeth for deliverance. 6 Comforting himself in God's promises, he craveth that help whereon he trusteth.
Ps 61.1 David fleeth to God upon his former experience. 4 He voweth perpetual service unto him, because of his promises.
Ps 62.1 David professing his confidence in God discourageth his enemies. 5 In the same confidence he encourageth the godly. 9 No trust is to be put in worldly things. 11 Power and mercy belong to God.
Ps 63.1 David's thirst for God. 4 His manner of blessing God. 9 His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety.
Ps 64.1 David prayeth for deliverance, complaining of his enemies. 7 He promiseth himself to see such an evident destruction of his enemies, as the righteous shall rejoice at it.
Ps 69.1 David complaineth of his affliction. 13 He prayeth for deliverance. 22 He devoteth his enemies to destruction. 30 He praiseth God with thanksgiving.
Ps 70.David soliciteth God to tile speedy destruction of the wicked, and preservation of the gorily.
Ps 71.1 David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's, favour, prayeth both for himself, and against the enemies of his soul. 14 He promiseth constancy. 17 He prayeth for perseverance. 19 He praiseth God, and promiseth to do it cheerfully.
Ps 74.1 The prophet complaineth of the desolation of the sanctuary. 10 He moveth God to help in consideration if his power, 18 of his reproachful enemies, of his children, and of his covenant.
Ps 77.1 The psalmist sheweth, what fierce combat he had with diffidence. 10 The victory which he had by consideration of God's great and gracious works.
Ps 79.1 The psalmist complaineth of the desolation of Jerusalem. 8 lie prayeth for deliverance, 13 and promiseth thankfulness.
Ps 80.1 The psalmist in his prayer complaineth of the miseries of the church. 8 God's former favours are turned into judgments. 14 He prayeth for deliverance.
Ps 83.1 A complaint to God of the enemies' conspiracies. 9 A prayer against them that oppress the church.
Ps 84.1 The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary, 4 sheweth how blessed they are that dwell therein. 8 He prayeth to be restored unto it.
Ps 86.1 David strengtheneth his prayer by the conscience of his religion, 5 by the goodness and power of God. 11 he desireth the continuance of former grace. 14 Complaining of the proud, he craveth some token of God's goodness,
Ps 88.A prayer containing a grievous complaint.
Ps 89.1 The psalmist praises God for his covenant, 5 for his wonderful power, 15 for the care of his church, 19 for his favour to the kingdom of David. 38 Then complaining of contrary events, 46 he expostulateth, prayeth, and blesseth God.
Ps 94.1 The prophet, calling for justice, complaineth of tyranny and impiety. 8 He teacheth God's providence. 12 He sheweth the blessedness of affliction. 16 God is the defender of the afflicted.
Ps 102.1 The prophet in his prayer maketh a grievous complaint. 12 He taketh comfort in the eternity and mercy of God. 18 The mercies of God are to be recorded. 23 He sustaineth his weakness by the unchangeableness of God.
Ps 109.David, complaining of his slanderous enemies, under the person of Judas devoteth them. 16 He sheweth their sin. 21 Complaining of his own misery, he prayeth for help. 29 He promiseth thankfulness.
Ps 120.1 David prayeth against Doeg, 8 reproveth his tongue, 5 complaineth of his necessary conversation with the wicked.
Ps 123.1 The godly profess their confidence in God, 3 and pray to be delivered from contempt.
Ps 129.1 An exhortation to praise God for saving Israel in their great afflictions. 6 The haters of the church are cursed.
Ps 137.1 The constancy of the Jews in captivity. 7 The prophet curseth Edom and Label.
Ps 140.1 David prayeth to be delivered from Saul and Doeg. 8 He prayeth against them. 12 He comforteth himself by confidence in God.
Ps 141.1 David prayeth that his suit may be acceptable, 8 his conscience sincere, 7 and his life safe from snares.
Ps 142.David sheweth that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto God.
Ps 143.1 David prayeth for favour in judgment. 8 He complaineth of his griefs. 5 He strengtheneth his faith by meditation an prayer. It He prayeth or grace, 9 for deliverance, 10 for sanctification, 12 for destruction of his enemies.
DIDACTIC:
Ps 1.1 The happiness of the godly. 4 The unhappiness of the ungodly.
Ps 5.1 David prayeth, and professeth his study in prayer. 4 God favoureth not the wicked. 7 David, professing his faith, prayeth unto God to guide ham, 10 to destroy his enemies, 11 and to preserve the godly.
Ps 7.1 David prayeth against the malice of his enemies, professing his innocency. 10 By faith he seeth his defence, and the destruction of his enemies.
Ps 9.1 David praiseth God for executing of judgment. 11 He inciteth others to praise him. 13 He prayeth that he may have cause to praise him.
Ps 10.1 David complaineth to God of the outrage of the wicked. 12 He prayeth for remedy. 16 He professeth his confidence.
Ps 11.David encourageth himself in God against his enemies. 4 The providence and justice of God.
Ps 12.1 David, destitute of human comfort craveth help of God. 3 He comforteth himself 8 God's judgments on, the wicked, and confidence in God's tried promises.
Ps 14.1 David describeth the corruption of a natural man. 4 He convinceth the wicked by the light of their conscience. 7 He glorieth in the salvation of God.
Ps 15.David describeth a citizen of Zion.
Ps 17.1 David, in confidence of his integrity, craveth defence of God against his enemies. 10 He sheweth their pride, craft, and eagerness. 13 He prayeth against them in confidence of his hope.
Ps 24.1 God's lordship in the world. The citizens of his spiritual kingdom. An exhortation to receive him.
Ps 25.1 David's confidence in prayer. 7 lie prayeth for remission of sins, 16 and for help in affliction.
Ps 32.1 Blessedness consisteth in remission of sins. 8 Confession of sins giveth ease to the conscience. 8 God's promises bring joy.
Ps 34.1 David praiseth God, and exhorteth others thereto by his experience. B They are blessed that trust in God. 11 He exhorteth to the fear of God. 15 The privileges of the righteous.
Ps 86.1 The grievous estate of the wicked. 5 The excellency of God's mercy. 10 David prayeth for favour to God's children.
Ps 37.David persuadeth to patience and confidence in God, by the different estate of the godly and the wicked.
Ps 39.1 David's care of his thoughts. 4 The consideration of the brevity and vanity of life, 7 the reverence of God's judgments, 10 and prayer, are his bridles of impatiency.
Ps 49.1 An earnest persuasion to build the faith of resurrection, not on worldly power, but on God. 16 Worldly prosperity is not to be admired.
Ps 50.1 The majesty of God in the church. 5 His order to gather saints. 7 The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies, 14 but in sincerity of obedience,
Ps 52.1 David, condemning the spitefulness of Doeg, prophesieth his destruction, 8 The righteous shall rejoice at it. 8 David, upon Me confidence its God's mercy, giveth thanks.
Ps 53.1 David describeth Me corruption of a natural man. 4 He convinceth the wicked by the light of their own conscience. 6 He glorieth in Me salvation of God.
Ps 58.1 David reproveth wicked judges, 8 describeth the nature of the wicked, 6 devoteth them to God's judgments, 10 whereat the righteous shall rejoice.
Ps 73.1 The prophet, prevailing in a temptation, 2 sheweth the occasion thereof, the prosperity of the wicked. 18 The wound given thereby, diffidence. 15 The victory over it, knowledge of Gods purpose, in destroying of the wicked, and sustaining the righteous.
Ps 75.1 The prophet praiseth God. 2 He promiseth to judge uprightly. 4 He rebuketh the proud by consideration of God's providence. 9 He praiseth God, and promiseth to execute justice.
Ps 82.1 The psalmist, having exhorted the judges, 5 and reproved their negligence, 8 prayeth God to judge.
Ps 84.1 The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary, 4 sheweth how blessed they are that dwell therein. 8 He prayeth to be restored unto it.
Ps 90.1 Moses, setting forth God's providence, 3 complaineth of human fragility, 7 divine chastisements, 10 and brevity of life. 12 He prayeth for the knowledge and sensible experience of God's good providence.
Ps 91.1 The state of the godly. 3 Their safety. 9 their habitation. 11 T heir servants. 14 Their friend; with the effects of them all.
Ps 92.1 The prophet exhorteth to praise God, 4 for his great works, 6 for his judgments on the wicked, 10 and for his goodness to the godly,
Ps 94.1 The prophet, calling for justice, complaineth of tyranny and impiety. 8 He teacheth God's providence. 12 He sheweth the blessedness of affliction. 16 God is the defender of the afflicted.
Ps 101.David maketh a vow and profession of godliness.
Ps 112.1 Godliness hath the promises of this life, 4 and of the life to come. 10 The prosperity of the godly shall be an eyesore to the wicked.
Ps 119.This psalm containeth sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
Ps 121.Thee great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protection.
Ps 125.1 The safety of such as trust in God. 4 A prayer for the godly, and against the wicked.
Ps 127.1 The virtue of God's blessing. 3 Good children are his gift.
Ps 128.The sundry blessings which follow them that fear God.
Ps 131.1 David, professing his humility, 8 exhorteth Israel to hope in God.
Ps 133.The benefit of the communion of saints.
HISTORICAL:
Ps 78.1 An exhortation both to learn and to preach the law of God. 9 The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient. 67 The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.
Ps 105.1 An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works. 7 The story of God's providence over Abraham, 16 over Joseph, 23 over Jacob in Egypt, 26 over Noses delivering the Israelites, 37 over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the wilderness, and planteth in Canaan.
Ps 106.1 The psalmist exhorteth to praise God: 4 He prayeth for pardon of sin, as God did with the fathers. 7 Pie story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy. 47 He concludeth with prayer and praise.
IMPRECATORY:
See PRAYER, IMPRECATORY.
INTERCESSIONAL:
Ps 20.1 The church blesseth the king in his exploits. 7 Her confidence in God's succour.
Ps 67.A prayer for the enlargement of God's kingdom, 8 to the joy of the people, 6 and the increase of God's blessings.
Ps 122.1 David professeth his joy for the church, and prayeth for the peace thereof.
Ps 132.1 David in his prayer commendeth unto God the religious care he had for the ark. 8 His prayer at the removing of the ark, 11 with a repetition of God's promises.
Ps 144.David blesseth God for his mercy both to him and to man. 5 He prayeth that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies. 9 He promiseth to praise God. 11 He prayeth for the happy state of the kingdom.
MESSIANIC:
See JESUS, MESSIAH, MESSIANIC PSALMS.
PENITENTIAL:
Ps 6.1 David's complaint in his sickness. 8 By faith he triumpheth over his enemies.
Ps 25.1 David's confidence in prayer. 7 He sins, 16 and for help in prayeth for remission of affliction.
Ps 32.1 Blessedness consisteth in remission of sins. 8 Confession of sins giveth ease to the conscience. 8 God's promises bring joy.
Ps 88.David moveth God to take compassion of his pitiful case.
Ps 51.1 David prayeth for remission of sins, whereof he maketh a deep confession. 6 He prayeth for sanctification. 16 God delighteth not in sacrifice, but in sincerity. 18 He prayeth for the church.
Ps 102.1 The prophet in his prayer maketh, a grievous complaint. 12 He taketh comfort in the eternity and mercy of God. 18 The mercies of God are to be recorded. 23 He sustaineth his weakness by the unchangeableness of God.
Ps 130.1 The psalmist professeth his hope in prayer, 5 and his patience in hope. 7 He exhorteth Israel to hope in God.
Ps 143.1 David prayeth for favour in judgment 3 He complaineth of his griefs. 5 He strengthener/ his faith by meditation and prayer. 7 He prayeth for grace, 9 for deliverance, 10 for sanctification, 12 for destruction of his enemies.
PRAISE:
FOR GOD'S ATTRIBUTES:
Ps 8.God's glory is magnified by lets works, and by has love to man.
Ps 19.1 The creatures spew God's glory. 7 The word his grace. 12 David prayeth for grace.
Ps 24.1 God's lordship in the world. 3 The citizens of his spiritual kingdom. 7 An exhortation to receive him.
Ps 29.1 David exhorteth princes to give glory to God, 3 by reason of his power, 11 and protection of has people.
Ps 33.1 God is to be praised for his goodness, 6 for his power, 12 and for his providence. 20 Confidence is to be placed in God.
Ps 47.The nations are exhorted cheerfully to entertain the kingdom of Christ.
Ps 50.1 The majesty of God in the church. 5 His order to gather saints. 7 The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies, 14 but in sincerity of obedience.
Ps 65.1 David praiseth God for his race. 4 The blessedness of Gods chosen by reason of benefits.
Ps 66.David exhorteth to praise God, 5 to observe his great works, 8 to bless him for his gracious benefits. 12 He voweth for himself religious service to God. 16 Re declareth God's special goodness to himself.
Ps 76.1 A declaration of God's majesty in the church. 11 An exhortation to serve him reverently.
Ps 77.1 The psalmist sheweth what fierce combat he had with diffidence. 10 The victory which he had by consideration of God's great and gracious works.
Ps 93.The majesty, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom.
Ps 95.1 An exhortation to praise God, 3 for his greatness, 6 and for his goodness, 8 and not to tempt him.
Ps 96.1 An exhortation to praise God, 4 for his greatness, 8 for his kingdom, 11 for his general judgment.
Ps 97.1 The majesty of God's kingdom. 7 The church rejoiceth at (rod's judgments upon idolaters. 10 An exhortation to godliness and gladness.
Ps 99.1 The prophet, setting forth the kingdom of God in Zion, 5 exhorteth all, by the example of forefathers, to worship God at his holy hill.
Ps 104.1 A meditation upon the mighty power, 7 and wonderful providence of God. 81 God's glory is eternal. 83 The prophet voweth perpetually to praise God.
Ps 111.1 The psalmist by his example inciteth others to praise God for his glorious, 5 and gracious works. 10 The fear of God breedeth true wisdom.
Ps 113.1 An exhortation to praise God for his excellency, 6 for his mercy.
Ps 114.An exhortation, by the example of the dumb creatures, to fear God in his church.
Ps 115.1 Because God is truly glorious, 4 and idols are vanity, 9 he exhorteth to confidence in God. 12 God is to be blessed for his blessings.
Ps 134.An exhortation to bless God.
Ps 139.1 David praiseth God for his all-seeing providence, 17 and for his infinite mercies. 19 He defieth the wicked. 23 He prayeth for sincerity.
Ps 147.1 The prophet exhorteth to praise God for his care of the church, 4 his power, 6 and his mercy: 7 to praise him for his providence: 12 to praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom, 15 for his power over the meteors, 19 and for his ordinances in the church.
Ps 148.1 The psalmist exhorteth the celestial, 7 the terrestrial, 11 and the rational creatures to praise God.
Ps 150.1 An exhortation to praise God, 3 with all kind of instruments.
PROPHETIC:
Ps 2.1 The kingdom of Christ. 10 Kings are exhorted to accept it.
Ps 16.1 David, in distrust of merits, and hatred of idolatry, fleeth to God for preservation. 5 He sheweth the hope of his calling, of the resurrection, and life everlasting.
Ps 22.1 David complaineth in great discouragement. 9 He prayeth in great distress. 23 He praiseth God.
Ps 40.1 The benefit of confidence in God. 8 Obedience is the best sacrifice. 11 The sense of David's evils inflameth his prayer.
Ps 46.1 The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom. 10 The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof.
Ps 68.1 A prayer at the removing of the ark. 4 An exhortation to praise God for less mercies, 7 for his care of the church, 19 for his great works.
Ps 69.1 David complaineth of his affliction. 13 He prayeth for deliverance. 22 He devoteth his enemies to destruction. 30 He praiseth God with thanksgiving.
Ps 72.1 David, praying for Solomon, sheweth the goodness and glory of his, in type, and in truth, of Christ's kingdom. 18 He blesseth God.
Ps 87.1 The nature and glory of the church. 4 The increase, honour, and comfort of the members thereof.
Ps 97.1 The majesty of God's kingdom. 7 The church rejoiceth at God's judgments upon idolaters. 10 An exhortation to godliness and gladness.
Ps 110.1 The kingdom, 4 the priesthood, 5 the conquest, 7 and the passion of Christ.
Ps 118.1 An exhortation to praise God for his mercy. 5 The psalmist by his experience sheweth how good it is to trust in God. 19 Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed.
THANKSGIVING:
FOR GOD'S GOODNESS TO ISRAEL:
Ps 21.1 .4 thanksgiving for victory. 7 Confidence of further success.
Ps 46.1 The confidence which Me church hath in God. 8 An exhortation to behold it.
Ps 48.The ornaments and privileges of the church.
Ps 65.1 David praiseth God for his grace. 4 The blessedness of Gods chosen by reason of benefits.
Ps 66.1 David exhorteth to praise God, 5 to observe his great works, 8 to bless him for his gracious benefits. 12 Re voweth or himself religious service to God. 16 Re declareth God's special goodness to himself.
Ps 68.1 A prayer at the removing of the ark. 4 An exhortation to praise God for his mercies, 7 for his care of the church, 19 for his great works.
Ps 78.1 A declaration, of God's majesty in the church. 11 An exhortation to serve him reverently.
Ps 81.1 An exhortation to a solemn praising of God. 4 God challengeth that duty by reason of his benefits. 8 God exhorting to obedience, complaineth of their disobedience, which proveth their own hurt.
Ps 85.1 The psalmist, out of the experience of former mercies, prayeth for the continuance thereof. 8 He promiseth to wail thereon, out of confidence of God's goodness.
Ps 98.1 The psalmist exhorteth the Jews, 4 the Gentiles, 7 and all the creatures to praise God.
Ps 105.1 An exhortation to praise God, and to seek oat his works. 7 The story of God's providence over Abraham, 16 over Joseph, 23 over Jacob in Egypt, 26 over Moses delivering the Israelites, 37 over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the wilderness, and planted in Canaan.
Ps 124.The church blesseth God/or a miraculous deliverance.
Ps 126.1 The church, celebrating her incredible return out of captivity, 4 prayeth for, and prophesieth the good success thereof.
Ps 129.1 An exhortation to praise God for saving Israel in their great afflictions. 5 The haters of the church are cursed.
Ps 135.1 An exhortation to praise God for his mercy, 5 for his power, 8 for his judgments. 15 The vanity of idols. 19 An exhortation to bless God.
Ps 136.An exhortation to give thanks to God/or particular mercies.
Ps 149.1 The prophet exhorteth to praise God for his love to the church, 5 and for that power which he hath given to the church.
FOR GOD'S GOODNESS TO GOOD MEN:
Ps 23.David's confidence in God's grace.
Ps 34.1 David praiseth God, and exhorteth others thereto by his experience. 8 They are blessed that trust in God. 11 He exhorteth to the fear of God. 15 The privileges of the righteous.
Ps 35.1 The grievous estate of the wicked. 5 The excellency of God's mercy. 10 David prayeth for favour to God's children.
Ps 91.1 The state of the godly. 3 Their safety. 9 Their habitation. 11 Their servants. 14 Their friend i with the effects of them all.
Ps 100.1 An exhortation to praise God cheerfully, 3 for his greatness, 4 and for his posses.
Ps 103.1 An exhortation to bless God for his mercy, 15 and for the constancy thereof.
Ps 117.An exhortation to praise God for his mercy and truth.
Ps 121.The great safety of the godly, who put their trust in God's protection.
Ps 145.1 David praiseth God for his /cone, 8 for his goodness, 11 for his kingdom, 14 for his providence, 17 for his saving mercy.
Ps 146.1 The psalmist voweth perpetual praises to God. 3 He exhorteth not to trust in man. 5 God, for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted.
FOR GOD'S MERCIES TO INDIVIDUALS:
Ps 9.1 David praiseth God for executing of judgment. 11 He inciteth others to praise him. 13 He prayeth that he may have cause to praise him.
Ps 18.David praiseth God for his manifold and marvellous blessings.
Ps 30.1 David praiseth God for his deliverance. 4 He exhorteth others to praise him by example of God's dealing with him.
Ps 34.1 David praiseth God, and exhorteth others thereto by his experience. 8 They are blessed that trust in God. 11 He exhorteth to the fear of God. 15 The privileges of the righteous.
Ps 40.1 The benefit of confidence in God. G Obedience is the best sacrifice. 11 The sense of David's evils inflameth his prayer.
Ps 75.1 The prophet praiseth God. 2 He promiseth to judge uprightly. 4 He rebuketh the proud by consideration of God's providence. 9 He praiseth God, and promiseth to execute justice.
Ps 108.1 An exhortation to bless God for his mercy, 15 and for the constancy thereof.
Ps 108.1 David encourageth himself to praise God. 5 He prayeth for God's assistance according to his promise. 11 His confidence in God's help.
Ps 116.1 The psalmist professeth his love and duty to God for his deliverance. 12 He studieth to be thankful.
Ps 113.1 An exhortation to praise God for his mercy. 5 The psalmist by has experience sheweth how good it is to trust in God. 19 Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed.
Ps 138.1 David praiseth God for the truth of his word. 4 He prophesieth that the kings of the earth shall praise God. 7 He professeth his confidence in. God.
Ps 144.1 David blesseth God for his mercy both to him and to man, 5 He prayeth that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies. 9 He promiseth to praise God. 11 fie prayeth for the happy state of' the kingdom.
PSALTERY, a harp. Used in religious services, 2 Sam 6:5; 1 Chron 13:8; 1 Chron 16:5; 1 Chron 25:1,5-6; 2 Chron 29:25; Ps 33:2; Ps 57:8; Ps 71:22; Ps 81:2; Ps 92:3; Ps 108:2; Ps 144:9; Ps 150:3; Rev 5:8. At the dedication of the new wall when the captivity returned, Neh 12:27. Used in idolatrous worship, Dan 3:5,7,10,15.
See Music, INSTRUMENTS OF.
PTOLEMAIS, a seaport in Asher, formerly called Accho, which see. Paul visits, Acts 21:7.
PUA. See PHUVAH.
PUAH. 1. A Hebrew midwife, Exod 1:15.
3. See PHUVAH.
PUBLICANS, Roman tax collectors. Disreputable, Matt 5:46-47; Matt 9:11; Matt 11:19; Matt 18:17; Matt 21:31; Luke 18:11. Repent under the preaching of John the Baptist, Matt 21:32; Luke 3:12; Luke 7:29. Matthew, the collector of Capernaum, becomes an apostle, Matt 9:9; Matt 10:3; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27. Parable concerning, Luke 18:9-14. Zacchaeus, chief among, receives Jesus into his house, Luke 19:2-10.
PUBLIUS, chief man in the island of Melita. Father of, healed by Paul, Acts 28:7-8.
PUDENS, a Christian in Rome, 2 Tim 4:21.
PUL. 1. King of Assyria. Forced tribute from Menahem, king of Israel, 2 Kings 15:19; 1 Chron 5:26.
2. A place or tribe in Africa, Isa 66:19.
PULPIT, Neh 8:4; 2 Chron 6:13.
PULSE, a sort of food, Dan 1:12,16.
PUNISHMENT. DEATH PENALTY: Shall not be remitted, Num 35:31. In the Mosaic law the death penalty was inflicted for murder, Gen 9:5-6; Num 35:16-21,30-33; Deut 17:6; adultery, Lev 20:10; Deut 22:24; incest, Lev 20:11-12,14; bestiality, Exod 22:19; Lev 20:15-16; sodomy, Lev 18:22; Lev 20:13; incontinence, Deut 22:21-24; rape of a betrothed virgin, Deut 22:25; perjury, Zech 5:4; kidnapping, Exod 21:16; Deut 24:7; upon a priest's daughter, who committed fornication, Lev 21:9; for witchcraft, Exod 22:18; offering human sacrifice, Lev 20:2-5; for striking or cursing father or mother, Exod 21:15,17; Lev 20:9; disobedience to parents, Deut 21:18-21; theft, Zech 5:3-4; blasphemy, Lev 24:11-14,16,23; for Sabbath desecration, Exod 35:2; Num 15:32-36; for prophesying falsely, or propagating false doctrines, Deut 13:1-10; sacrificing to false gods, Exod 22:20; refusing to abide by the decision of court, Deut 17:12; for treason, 1 Kings 2:25; Esther 2:23; sedition, Acts 5:36-37.
MODES OF EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY: Burning, Gen 38:24; Lev 20:14; Lev 21:9; Jer 29:22; Ezek 23:25; Dan 3:19-23; stoning, Lev 20:2,27; Lev 24:14; Num 14:10; Num 15:33-36; Deut 13:10; Deut 17:5; Deut 22:21,24; Josh 7:25; 1 Kings 21:10; Ezek 16:40; hanging, Gen 40:22; Deut 21:22-23; Josh 8:29; beheading, Matt 14:10; Mark 6:16,27-28; crucifixion, Matt 27:35,38; Mark 15:24,27; Luke 23:33; the sword, Exod 32:27-28; 1 Kings 2:25,34,46; Acts 12:2.
Executed by the witnesses, Deut 13:9; Deut 17:7; Acts 7:58; by the congregation, Num 15:35-36; Deut 13:9.
Not inflicted on testimony of less than two witnesses, Num 35:30; Deut 17:6; Deut 19:15.
MINOR OFFENSES: Punishable by scourging, Lev 19:20; Deut 22:18; Deut 25:2-3; Prov 17:10; Prov 19:29; Prov 20:30; Matt 27:26; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:16; John 19:1; Acts 22:24,29; imprisonment, Gen 39:20; Gen 40; see PRISON. Confinement within limits, 1 Kings 2:26,36-38.
ENTAILED: On children, Exod 34:7; Jer 31:29; Lam 5:7; Ezek 18:2,3.
See AFFLICTION, DESIGN OF; CHASTISEMENT; FINE; JUDGMENTS; RETALIATION; WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF.
ACCORDING TO DEEDS:
Luke 12:47-48; See Parable of vineyard, Isa 5:1-7; husbandmen, Matt 21:33-41; of the talents, Matt 25:14-30.
See Judgment, according to opportunity and works. [p. 763]
DELAYED:
DESIGN OF: TO SECURE OBEDIENCE:
Deut 21:21; Deut 17:13; Deut 19:20.
See Judgments, Design of. [p. 767]
DIVINE: No Escape from:
ETERNAL:
See WICKED, PUNISHMENT OF.
PUNON, a city of Edom. A camping ground of the Israelites, in their forty years wandering, Num 33:42-43.
See PURIM.
PURIFICATION, sanitary and symbolical. For women before marriage, Esther 2:12; after childbirth, Lev 12:6-8; Luke 2:22; after menstruation, Lev 15:19-33; 2 Sam 11:4. Of the Jews before the passover, John 11:55. For those who have slain in battle, Num 31:19-24. Of Levites, see below. Of lepers, see LEPROSY. By
fire, for things that resist fire, Num 31:23. By blood, Exod 24:5-8; Lev 14:6-7; Heb 9:12-14,19-22. By abstaining from sexual intercourse, Exod 19:15. Washing in water parts of animal sacrifices, Lev 1:9,13; Lev 9:14; 2 Chron 4:6. Penalty to be imposed upon those who do not observe the ordinances concerning, Lev 7:20-21; Num 19:13,20.
Water of, Num 19:17-21; Num 31:23. Washing hands in water, symbolical of innocency, Deut 21:6; Ps 26:6; Matt 27:24. Traditions of the elders concerning, Matt 15:2; Mark 7:2-5,8-9; Luke 11:38. Of Paul, to show his fidelity to the law, Acts 21:24,26.
FIGURATIVE: Ps 26:6; Ps 51:7; Ezek 36:25; Heb 10:22.
See ABLUTION; DEFILEMENT; SANITATION.
SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
PURIM, a feast instituted to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from the plot of Haman, Esther 9:20-32.
PURITY. OF HEART:
For the symbolisms of purity, see ABLUTIONS; COLOR, WHITE; DEFILEMENT; PURIFICATION.
PURVEYOR, for Solomon, 1 Kings 4:7-19,27.
PUT. See PHUT.
PUTEOLI, a seaport of Italy. Paul stays a week at, Acts 28:13-14.
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