- Infinite in number Ge 15:5; Jer 33:2
- GOD . Created Ge 1:16; Ps 8:3; 148:5
. Set, in the firmament of heaven Ge 1:17
. Appointed to give light by night Ge 1:16,14; Ps 136:9; Jer 31:35
. Numbers and names Ps 147:4
. Established, for ever Ps 148:3,6; Jer 31:36
. Obscures Job 9:7
- Revolve in fixed orbits Jud 5:20
- Shine in the firmament of heaven Da 12:3
- Appear of different magnitudes 1Co 15:41
- Appear after sunset Ne 4:21; Job 3:9
- CALLED . The host of heaven De 17:3; Jer 33:22
. Stars of light Ps 148:3
. Stars of heaven Isa 13:10
- When grouped together called constellations 2Ki 23:5; Isa 13:10
- Exhibit the greatness of God's power Ps 8:3; Isa 40:26
- Made to praise God Ps 148:3
- Impure in the sight of God Job 25:5
- MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE . Morning star Re 2:28
. Pleiades Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8
. Orion Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8
. Mazzaroth Job 38:32
- One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth Mt 2:2,9
- Idolaters worshipped Jer 8:2; 19:13
- The Israelites forbidden to worship De 4:19; 17:2-4
- Punishment for worshipping De 17:5-7
- False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of Am 5:26; Ac 7:43
- Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians Isa 47:13
- Use of, in navigation, alluded to Ac 27:20
- ILLUSTRATIVE . Of Christ Nu 24:17
. Of angels Job 38:7
. Of ministers Re 1:16,20; 2:1
. Of princes and subordinate governors Da 8:10; Re 8:12
. (Bright and morning star,) of Christ Re 22:16
. (Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints Re 2:28
. (Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers Da 12:3
. (Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments Isa 13:10; Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10; 3:15
. (Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security Ob 1:4
. (Wandering,) of false teachers Jude 1:13
- Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways Nu 23:19; Da 6:26; Jas 1:17
- Commanded Php 4:1; 2Th 2:15; Jas 1:6-8
- Godliness necessary to Job 11:13-15
- SECURED BY . The power of God Ps 55:22; 62:2; 1Pe 1:5; Jude 1:24
. The presence of God Ps 16:8
. Trust in God Ps 26:1
. The intercession of Christ Lu 22:31,32
- A characteristic of saints Job 17:9; Joh 8:31
- SHOULD BE MANIFESTED . In cleaving to God De 10:20; Ac 11:23
. In the work of the Lord 1Co 15:58
. In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine Ac 2:42
. In holding fast our profession Heb 4:14; 10:23
. In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope Heb 3:6,14
. In keeping the faith Col 2:5; 1Pe 5:9
. In standing fast in the faith 1Co 16:13
. In holding fast what is good 1Th 5:21
. In maintaining Christian liberty Ga 5:1
. In striving for the faith of the gospel Php 1:27; Jude 1:3
. Even under affliction Ps 44:17-19; Ro 8:35-37; 1Th 3:3
- Saints pray for Ps 17:5
- Saints praise God for Ps 116:8
- MINISTERS . Exhorted to 2Ti 1:13,14; Tit 1:9
. Should exhort to Ac 13:43; 14:22
. Should pray for, in their people 1Th 3:13; 2Th 2:17
. Encouraged by, in their people 1Th 3:8
. Rejoiced by, in their people Col 2:5
- The wicked devoid of Ps 78:8,37
- Principle of-Illustrated Mt 7:24,25; Joh 15:4; Col 2:7
- Want of-Illustrated Lu 8:6,13; Joh 15:6; 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:12
- Exemplified . Caleb Nu 14:24
. Joshua Jos 24:15
. Josiah 2Ki 22:2
. Job Job 2:3
. Shadrach Da 3:18
. Daniel Da 6:10
. The Christians Ac 2:42
. Corinthians 1Co 15:1
. Colossians Col 2:5
. Those who overcame Satan Re 12:11
- All foreigners sojourning in Israel were counted as Ex 12:49
- Under the care and protection of God De 10:18; Ps 146:9
- Very numerous in Solomon's reign 2Ch 2:17
- CHIEFLY CONSISTED OF . The remnant of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt Ex 12:38
. The remnant of the nations of the land 1Ki 9:20; 2Ch 8:7
. Captives taken in war De 21:10
. Foreign servants Le 25:44,45
. Persons who sought employment among the Jews 1Ki 7:13; 9:27
. Persons who came into Israel for the sake of religious privileges 1Ki 8:41
- LAWS RESPECTING . Not to practise idolatrous rites Le 20:2
. Not to blaspheme God Le 24:16
. Not to eat blood Le 17:10-12
. Not to eat the passover while uncircumcised Ex 12:43,44
. Not to work on the Sabbath Ex 20:10; 23:12; De 5:14
. Not to be vexed or oppressed Ex 22:21; 23:9; Le 19:33
. Not to be chosen as kings in Israel De 17:15
. To be loved Le 19:34; De 10:19
. To be relieved in distress Le 25:35
. Subject to the civil law Le 24:22
. To have justice done to them in all disputes De 1:16; 24:17
. To enjoy the benefit of the cities of refuge Nu 35:15
. To have the gleaning of the harvest Le 19:10; 23:22; De 24:19-22
. To participate in the rejoicings of the people De 14:29; 16:11,14; 26:11
. To have the law read to them De 31:12; Jos 8:32-35
. The Jews might purchase and have them as slaves Le 25:44,45
. The Jews might take usury from De 23:20
. Might purchase Hebrew servants subject to release Le 25:47,48
. Might offer their burnt-offerings on the altar of God Le 17:8; 22:18; Nu 15:14
. Allowed to eat what died of itself De 14:21
- Motives urged on the Jews for being kind to Ex 22:21; 23:9
- Admitted to worship in the outer court of the temple 1Ki 8:41-43; Re 11:2; Eph 2:14
- Were frequently employed in public works 1Ch 22:2; 2Ch 2:18
- The Jews condemned for oppressing Ps 94:6; Eze 22:7,29
- Christ, an example of avoiding Isa 42:2; Mt 12:15-19; Lu 9:52-56; 1Pe 2:23
- A work of the flesh Ga 5:20
- An evidence of a carnal spirit 1Co 3:3
- Existed in the church 1Co 1:11
- EXCITED BY . Hatred Pr 10:12
. Frowardness Pr 16:28
. A contentious disposition Pr 26:21
. Tale-bearing Pr 26:20
. Lusts Jas 4:1
. Curious questions 1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 2:23
. Scorning Pr 22:10
- Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it Pr 17:14
- Shameful in saints 2Co 12:20; Jas 3:14
- SAINTS SHOULD . Avoid Ge 13:8; Eph 4:3
. Avoid questions that lead to 2Ti 2:14
. Not walk in Ro 13:13
. Not act from Php 2:3
. Do all things without Php 2:14
. Submit to wrong rather than engage in Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39,40; 1Co 6:7
. Seek God's protection from Ps 35:1; Jer 18:19
. Praise God for protection from 2Sa 22:44; Ps 18:43
- Saints kept from tongues of Ps 31:20
- MINISTERS SHOULD . Avoid 1Ti 3:3; 2Ti 2:24
. Avoid questions that lead to 2Ti 2:23; Tit 3:9
. Not preach through Php 1:15,16
. Warn against 1Co 1:10; 2Ti 2:14
. Reprove 1Co 1:11,12; 3:3; 11:17,18
- Appeased by slowness to anger Pr 15:18
- It is honourable to cease from Pr 20:3
- Hypocrites make religion a pretence for Isa 58:4
- Fools engage in Pr 18:6
- Evidences a love of transgression Pr 17:19
- LEADS TO . Blasphemy Le 24:10,11
. Confusion and every evil work Jas 3:16
. Mutual destruction Ga 5:15
- Temporal blessing embittered by Pr 17:1
- Excludes from heaven Ga 5:20,21
- Promoters of, should be expelled Pr 22:10
- Punishment for Ps 55:9
- Strength and violence of--Illustrated Pr 17:14; 18:19
- Danger of joining in--Illustrated Pr 26:17
- Exemplified . Herdmen of Abram and of Lot Ge 13:7
. Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac Ge 26:20
. Laban and Jacob Ge 31:36
. Two Hebrews Ex 2:13
. Israelites De 1:12
. Judah and Israel 2Sa 19:41-43
. Disciples Lu 22:24
. Judaising Teachers Ac 15:2
. Paul and Barnabas Ac 15:39
. Pharisees and Sadducees Ac 23:7
- Made by God Ps 74:17
- Yearly return of, secured by covenant Ge 8:22
- Characterised By . Excessive heat Jer 17:8
. Excessive drought Ps 32:4
- Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees Mt 24:32
- Many kinds of fruit were ripe and used during 2Sa 16:1; Jer 40:10; 48:32
- The ancients had houses or apartments suited to Jud 3:20,24; Am 3:15
- The ant provided her winter food during Pr 6:8; 30:25
- The wise are diligent during Pr 10:5
- Illustrative of seasons of grace Jer 8:20