- Characterised as good and useful Mr 9:50
- Used For . Seasoning food Job 6:6
. Seasoning sacrifices Le 2:13; Eze 43:24
. Ratifying covenants Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5
. Strengthening new-born infants Eze 16:4
- Partaking of another's a bond of friendship Ezr 4:14
- Lost its savour when exposed to the air Mt 5:13; Mr 9:50
- OFTEN FOUND . In pits Jos 11:8; Zep 2:9
. In springs Jas 3:12
. Near the Dead Sea Nu 34:12; De 3:17
- Places where it abounded barren and unfruitful Jer 17:6; Eze 47:11
- The valley of, celebrated for victories 2Sa 8:13; 2Ki 14:7; 1Ch 18:12
- MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH . Lot's wife turned into a pillar of Ge 19:26
. Elisha healed the bad water with 2Ki 2:21
- Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation Jud 9:45
- Liberally afforded to the Jews after the captivity Ezr 6:9; 7:22
- ILLUSTRATIVE . Of saints Mt 5:13
. Of grace in the heart Mr 9:50
. Of wisdom in speech Col 4:6
. (Without savour,) of graceless professors Mt 5:13; Mr 9:50
. (Pits of,) of desolation Zep 2:9
. (Salted with fire,) of preparation of the wicked for destruction Mr 9:49
- WERE GIVEN . By brethren to each other 1Sa 17:22
. By inferiors to their superiors Ge 47:7
. By superiors to inferiors 1Sa 30:21
. By all passers-by 1Sa 10:3,4; Ps 129:8
. On entering a house Jud 18:15; Lu 1:40, Mt 10:12;41,44
- Often sent through messengers 1Sa 25:5,14; 2Sa 8:10
- Often sent by letter Ro 16:21-23; 1Co 16:21; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17
- Denied to persons of bad character 2Jo 1:10
- Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving 2Ki 4:29; Lu 10:24
- EXPRESSIONS USED AS . Peace be with thee Jud 19:20
. Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace to all that thou hast 1Sa 25:6
. Peace be to this house Lu 10:5
. The Lord be with you Ru 2:4
. The Lord bless thee Ru 2:4
. The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord Ps 129:8
. Blessed be thou of the Lord 1Sa 15:13
. God be gracious to thee Ge 43:29
. Art thou in health? 2Sa 20:9
. All hail Mt 28:9
- Often perfidious 2Sa 20:9; Mt 26:49
- Given to Christ in derision Mt 27:29; 15:18
- OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY . Falling on the neck and kissing Ge 33:4; 45:14,15; Lu 15:20
. Laying hold of the bear with the right hand 2Sa 20:9
. Bowing frequently to the ground Ge 33:3
. Embracing and kissing the feet Mt 28:9; Lu 7:38,45
. Touching the hem of the garment Mt 14:36
. Falling prostrate on the ground Es 8:3; Mt 2:11; Lu 8:41
. Kissing the dust Ps 72:9; Isa 49:23
- The Jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen Mt 5:47
- The Pharisees condemned for seeking, in public Mt 23:7; Mr 12:38
- Is of God Ps 3:8; 37:39; Jer 3:23
- Is of the purpose of God 2Ti 1:9
- Is of the appointment of God 1Th 5:9
- God is willing to give 1Ti 2:4
- Is by Christ Isa 63:9; Eph 5:23
- Is by Christ alone Isa 45:21,22; 59:16; Ac 4:12
- Announced after the fall Ge 3:15
- Of Israel, predicted Isa 35:4; 45:17; Zec 9:16; Ro 11:26
- Of the Gentiles, predicted Isa 45:22; 49:6; 52:10
- Revealed in the gospel Eph 1:13; 2Ti 1:10
- Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews Ro 11:11
- CHRIST . The Captain of Heb 2:10
. The Author of Heb 5:9
. Appointed for Isa 49:6
. Raised up for Lu 1:69
. Has Zec 9:9
. Brings, with him Isa 62:11; Lu 19:9
. Mighty to effect Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25
. Came to effect Mt 18:11; 1Ti 1:15
. Died to effect Joh 3:14,15; Ga 1:4
. Exalted to give Ac 5:31
- Is not by works Ro 11:6; Eph 2:9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5
- Is of grace Eph 2:5,8; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 2:11
- Is of love Ro 5:8; 1Jo 4:9,10
- Is of the long-suffering of God 2Pe 3:15
- Is through faith in Christ Mr 16:16; Ac 16:31; Ro 10:9; Eph 2:8; 1Pe 1:5
- Reconciliation to God, a pledge of Ro 5:10
- IS DELIVERANCE FROM . Sin Mt 1:21; 1Jo 3:5
. Uncleanness Eze 36:29
. The devil Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15
. This present evil world Ga 1:4
- Confession of Christ necessary to Ro 10:10
- Regeneration necessary to Joh 3:3
- Final perseverance necessary to Mt 10:22
- DESCRIBED AS . Great Heb 2:3
. Glorious 2Ti 2:10
. Common Jude 1:3
. From generation to generation Isa 51:8
. To the uttermost Heb 7:25
. Eternal Isa 45:17; 51:6; Heb 5:9
- Searched into and exhibited by the prophets 1Pe 1:10
- The gospel is the power of God to Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18
- Preaching the word is the appointed means of 1Co 1:21
- The Scriptures are able to make wise to 2Ti 3:15; Jas 1:21
- Now is the day of Isa 49:8; 2Co 6:2
- From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling Php 2:12
- SAINTS . Chosen to 2Th 2:13; 2Ti 1:9
. Appointed to obtain 1Th 5:9
. Are heirs of Heb 1:14
. Have, through grace Ac 15:11
. Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ Php 1:28,29
. Kept by the power of God to 1Pe 1:5
. Beautified with Ps 149:4
. Clothed with Isa 61:10
. Satisfied by Lu 2:30
. Love Ps 40:16
. Earnestly look for Ps 119:123
. Daily approach nearer to Ro 13:11
. Receive, as the end of their faith 1Pe 1:9
. Welcome the tidings of Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15
. Pray to be visited with Ps 85:7; 106:4; 119:41
. Pray for the assurance of Ps 35:3
. Pray for a joyful sense of Ps 51:12
. Evidence, by works Heb 6:9,10
. Ascribe, to God Ps 25:5; Isa 12:2
. Praise God for 1Ch 16:23; Ps 96:2
. Commemorate, with thanks Ps 116:12
. Rejoice in Ps 9:14; 21:1; Isa 25:9
- Godly sorrow works repentance to 2Co 7:10
- All the earth shall see Isa 52:10; Lu 3:6
- MINISTERS . Give the knowledge of Lu 1:77
. Show the way of Ac 16:17
. Should exhort to Eze 3:18,19; Ac 2:40
. Should labour to lead others to Ro 11:14
. Should be clothed in 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16
. Should use self-denial to lead others to 1Co 9:22
. Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain 2Ti 2:10
. Are a sweet savour of Christ to God, in those who obtain 2Co 2:15
- The heavenly host ascribe, to God Re 7:10; 19:1
- SOUGHT IN VAIN FROM . Idols Isa 45:20; Jer 2:28
. Earthly power Jer 3:23
- No escape for those who neglect Heb 2:3
- Is far off from the wicked Ps 119:155; Isa 59:11
- ILLUSTRATED BY . A rock De 32:15; 2Sa 22:47; Ps 95:1
. A tower 2Sa 22:51
. A helmet Isa 59:17; Eph 6:17
. A shield 2Sa 22:36
. A lamp Isa 62:1
. A cup Ps 116:13
. Clothing 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16; 149:4; Isa 61:10
. Wells Isa 12:3
. Walls and bulwarks Isa 26:1; 60:18
. Chariots Hab 3:8
. A victory 1Co 15:57
- Typified Nu 21:4-9; Joh 3:14,15
- The territory of Ephraim and Manasseh properly so called Jos 17:17,18; Isa 28:1
- The whole kingdom of Israel sometimes called Eze 16:46,51; Ho 8:5,6
- Had many cities 1Ki 13:32
- SAMARIA THE CAPITAL OF . Built by Omri king of Israel 1Ki 16:23,24
. Called after Shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built 1Ki 16:24
. Called the mountain of Samaria Am 4:1; 6:1
. Called the head of Ephraim Isa 7:9
. Kings of Israel sometime took their titles from 1Ki 21:1; 2Ki 1:3
. The residence of the kings of Israel 1Ki 16:29; 2Ki 1:2; 3:1,6
. The burial place of the kings of Israel 1Ki 16:28; 22:37; 2Ki 13:13
. Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms 2Ki 10:2
. The pool of Samaria near to 1Ki 22:38
. The prophet Elisha dwelt in 2Ki 2:25; 5:3; 6:32
. Besieged by Benhadad 1Ki 20:1-12
. Deliverance of, predicted 1Ki 20:13,14
. Deliverance of, effected 1Ki 20:15-21
. Besieged again by Benhadad 2Ki 6:24
. Suffered severely from famine 2Ki 6:25-29
. Elisha predicted plenty in 2Ki 7:1,2
. Delivered by miraculous means 2Ki 7:6,7
. Remarkable plenty in, as foretold by Elisha 2Ki 7:16-20
. Besieged and taken by Shalmaneser 2Ki 17:5,6; 18:9,10
- A mountainous country Jer 31:5; Am 3:9
- PEOPLE OF CHARACTERISED AS . Proud and arrogant Isa 9:9
. Corrupt and wicked Eze 16:46,47; Ho 7:1; Am 3:9,10
. Idolatrous Eze 23:5; Am 8:14; Mic 1:7
- Predictions respecting its destruction Isa 8:4; 9:11,12; Ho 13:16; Am 3:11,12; Mic 1:6
- Inhabitants of, carried captive to Assyria 2Ki 17:6,23; 18:11
- Repeopled from Assyria 2Ki 17:24,25
- Situated between Judea and Galilee Lu 17:11; Joh 4:3,4
- Had many cities Mt 10:5; Lu 9:52
- CITIES OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE . Samaria Ac 8:5
. Sychar Joh 4:5
. Antipatris Ac 23:31
- Christ preached in Joh 4:39-42
- Christ at first forbade his disciples to visit Mt 10:5
- Christ after his resurrection commanded the gospel to be preached in Ac 1:8
- INHABITANTS OF . Their true descent 2Ki 17:24; Ezr 4:9,10
. Boasted descent from Jacob Joh 4:12
. Professed to worship God Ezr 4:2
. Their religion mixed with idolatry 2Ki 17:41; Joh 4:22
. Worshipped on Mount Gerizim Joh 4:20
. Opposed the Jews after their return from captivity Ne 4:1-18
. Expected the Messiah Joh 4:25,29
. Were superstitious Ac 8:9-11
. More humane and grateful than the Jews Lu 10:33-36; 17:16-18
. Abhorred by the Jews Joh 8:48
. Had no intercourse or dealings with the Jews Lu 9:52,53; Joh 4:9
. Ready to hear and embrace the gospel Joh 4:39-42; Ac 8:6-8
- The persecuted Christians fled to Ac 8:1
- The gospel first preached in, by Philip Ac 8:5
- Many Christian churches in Ac 9:31