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Understanding Context in Biblical Analogies and Examples

Biblical analogies and examples serve as crucial interpretive tools, illustrating spiritual truths through relatable concepts and historical events [19]. Understanding these literary devices requires careful attention to their immediate context, the broader biblical narrative, and the specific theological points they are intended to convey.

The Nature of Analogies and Examples

An analogy, often expressed through parables in the New Testament, draws a comparison between a familiar aspect of life and a spiritual truth [19]. The Greek word for parable, parabolē, literally means "placing beside" or "comparison," indicating its function as an illustration of one subject by another [8]. These are not always lengthy narratives; sometimes they can be short proverbs or even enigmatic maxims [8]. For instance, Jesus' parables frequently use everyday scenarios, such as a sower and seeds (Matthew 13:3-9), to explain the reception of God's word [19]. To properly interpret a parable, one must identify its central analogy and understand it within its historical and textual context, avoiding speculative allegorical meanings for every detail [19].

Examples, on the other hand, often refer to specific individuals, events, or behaviors that are presented as models to emulate or avoid. The Bible frequently presents Christ as the ultimate example for believers [7]. For instance, Jesus' early rising for devotion (Mark 1:35; Luke 21:38; John 8:2) is presented as an example for spiritual diligence [11]. His communion with God (Luke 19:41-42) and resignation to God's will (Matthew 26:39-44; John 12:27; 18:11) are also highlighted as exemplary behaviors [9, 10]. Pastors are likewise called to be examples to their flocks (Philippians 3:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 5:3) [7]. Conversely, the experiences of the Jews are sometimes presented as a warning (Hebrews 4:11), and the suffering of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10) [7].

Contextual Interpretation

The proper interpretation of biblical analogies and examples hinges on understanding their context. This includes the immediate literary context, the historical and cultural setting, and the theological purpose of the passage.

Literary Context

The immediate literary context involves considering the verses and chapters surrounding the analogy or example. For instance, the cross-references provided for Ecclesiastes 3:6, which speaks of a time to "get and a time to lose," connect this idea to various biblical narratives involving material possessions, loss, and divine provision, such as Genesis 30:30, Exodus 12:35, and Philippians 3:7 [1]. These connections help to illuminate the broader biblical perspective on wealth and loss, moving beyond a simplistic reading of the verse. Similarly, the command "You shall not covet" in Exodus 20:17 is cross-referenced with numerous passages that illustrate the dangers and manifestations of covetousness, from Genesis 3:6 (Eve's desire for forbidden fruit) to Matthew 5:28 (coveting in the heart) and Colossians 3:5 (covetousness as idolatry) [2]. These cross-references demonstrate how a single command is expounded upon and exemplified throughout scripture.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge provides extensive cross-references that aid in understanding the literary context of various passages. For example, Amos 5:15, which calls to "hate evil, and love good," is linked to passages like Psalms 34:14 and Romans 12:9, which further define and exhort ethical conduct [3]. Ephesians 1:7, speaking of redemption through Christ's blood, is connected to numerous Old Testament passages about forgiveness and atonement (e.g., Exodus 34:7, Daniel 9:9, Micah 7:18) and New Testament passages about the scope and nature of Christ's redemptive work (e.g., Matthew 26:28, Acts 20:28) [4]. Joel 2:13, which urges repentance with a "rend your heart, and not your garments," is cross-referenced with passages emphasizing inward contrition over outward display (e.g., Psalms 51:17, Isaiah 58:5) and God's compassionate nature (e.g., Exodus 34:6, Jonah 4:2) [5]. These intertextual connections are vital for a holistic understanding.

Historical and Cultural Context

Understanding the historical and cultural context is also essential. For example, the "angels who sinned" mentioned in 2 Peter 2:4 refers to a widespread Jewish tradition that interpreted Genesis 6:1-5 as angels having intercourse with women, leading to their judgment [16]. This tradition, found in works like 1 Enoch, provides the background for Peter's reference and helps explain the example of divine judgment he employs [16]. Without this historical context, the reference might seem obscure.

John Chrysostom, an early Church Father, frequently drew upon historical and cultural understanding in his homilies. His extensive use of Old Testament references in his commentaries on New Testament books (e.g., Genesis and Exodus references in his Homilies on Galatians–Colossians–Thessalonians, Homilies on Acts & Romans, and Homilies on John & Hebrews) demonstrates an awareness of the continuous narrative and cultural backdrop of scripture [12, 13, 14].

Theological Purpose

The theological purpose of an analogy or example dictates how it should be understood. For instance, when David is presented as a type of Christ in Psalms, the confessions of sin attributed to David are not applied to Christ, but rather the pains and penalties David bore are seen as typifying what Christ bore for humanity [24]. This distinction is crucial for maintaining theological accuracy.

Calvin, in his commentaries, often emphasizes the theological implications of biblical narratives. His extensive cross-referencing of Genesis and Exodus in his commentaries on Isaiah, for example, highlights the continuity of God's covenant and redemptive plan across different biblical books [15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22]. This approach underscores that biblical examples are not isolated incidents but contribute to a larger theological framework.

The example of Christ's suffering is particularly significant. Hebrews 4:15 states that Christ, our High Priest, can sympathize with our weaknesses because he was tempted in every way, yet without sin. This passage serves as a motive for believers to "hold our profession" (Hebrews 4:14), assuring them of Christ's sympathetic help [23]. The Jamieson, Fausset & Brown Commentary notes that Christ's exaltation did not change his nature or his affection for humanity, but only his condition [23]. This theological understanding of Christ's empathy is derived directly from the example of his earthly life and temptations.

Paul's defense before Agrippa in Acts 26:23, where he states that Christ would suffer and rise from the dead, is cross-referenced with numerous Old Testament prophecies (e.g., Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 53:1, Daniel 9:24) and New Testament affirmations (e.g., Luke 24:26, 1 Corinthians 15:3) [6]. These connections demonstrate that Christ's suffering and resurrection were not random events but were part of God's predetermined plan, fulfilling prophecy and establishing the core of Christian theology.

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  1. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Ecclesiastes 3:6 cross-references: Genesis 30:30, Genesis 31:18, Exodus 12:35, Deuteronomy 8:17, 2 Kings 5:26, 2 Kings 7:15, 2 Kings 8:9, Psalms 112:9, Ecclesiastes 11:1, Isaiah 2:20, Jonah 1:5, Matthew 16:25, Matthew 19:29, Mark 8:35, Mark 10:28, Luke 9:24, Acts 27:19, Acts 27:38, Philippians 3:7, Hebrews 10:34”
  2. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Exodus 20:17 cross-references: Genesis 3:6, Genesis 14:23, Genesis 34:23, Joshua 7:21, 1 Samuel 15:19, 2 Samuel 11:2, Job 31:1, Job 31:9, Psalms 10:3, Psalms 119:36, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 6:24, Ecclesiastes 4:8, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Isaiah 33:15, Isaiah 57:17, Jeremiah 5:8, Jeremiah 22:17, Ezekiel 33:31, Amos 2:6, Micah 2:2, Habakkuk 2:9, Matthew 5:28, Matthew 20:15, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:14, Acts 5:4, Acts 20:33, Romans 7:7, Romans 13:9, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:5, Philippians 3:19, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:6, Hebrews 13:5”
  3. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Amos 5:15 cross-references: Exodus 32:30, 2 Samuel 16:12, 1 Kings 20:31, 2 Kings 13:7, 2 Kings 14:26, 2 Kings 15:29, 2 Kings 19:4, 2 Chronicles 19:6, Psalms 34:14, Psalms 36:4, Psalms 37:27, Psalms 82:2, Psalms 97:10, Psalms 119:104, Psalms 139:21, Jeremiah 7:5, Jeremiah 18:8, Jeremiah 22:3, Jeremiah 31:7, Ezekiel 45:9, Joel 2:14, Amos 5:6, Amos 5:10, Amos 5:24, Amos 6:12, Jonah 3:9, Micah 2:12, Micah 3:2, Micah 5:3, Micah 5:7, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:22, Romans 8:7, Romans 12:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 3 John 1:11”
  4. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Ephesians 1:7 cross-references: Exodus 34:7, Job 33:24, Psalms 32:1, Psalms 86:5, Psalms 130:4, Psalms 130:7, Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 55:6, Jeremiah 31:34, Daniel 9:9, Daniel 9:19, Daniel 9:24, Jonah 4:2, Micah 7:18, Zechariah 9:11, Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 1:77, Luke 7:40, Luke 7:47, Luke 24:47, John 20:23, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19, Acts 10:43, Acts 13:38, Acts 20:28, Romans 2:4, Romans 3:24, Romans 4:6, Romans 9:23, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:6, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 3:16, Philippians 4:19”
  5. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Joel 2:13 cross-references: Genesis 37:29, Genesis 37:34, Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, 2 Samuel 1:11, 1 Kings 21:27, 2 Kings 5:7, 2 Kings 6:30, 2 Kings 22:11, 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Chronicles 6:27, Nehemiah 9:17, Job 1:20, Psalms 34:18, Psalms 51:17, Psalms 86:5, Psalms 86:15, Psalms 103:8, Psalms 106:45, Psalms 145:7, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 58:5, Isaiah 66:2, Jeremiah 18:7, Jeremiah 18:8, Jeremiah 36:7, Ezekiel 9:4, Amos 7:2, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 4:2, Micah 7:18, Nahum 1:3, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 6:16, Romans 2:4, Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:4, 1 Timothy 4:8, James 1:19”
  6. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge “Acts 26:23 cross-references: Genesis 3:15, Psalms 16:8, Psalms 22:1, Isaiah 53:1, Daniel 9:24, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 27:53, Luke 2:32, Luke 18:31, Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46, John 10:18, John 11:25, Acts 2:23, Acts 3:18, Acts 13:34, Acts 26:8, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 2:10, Revelation 1:5”
  7. Easton's Bible Dictionary “Easton's Bible Dictionary: Example — Of Christ (1 Pet. 2:21; John 13:15); of pastors to their flocks (Phil. 3:17; 2 Thess. 3:9; 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Pet. 5:3); of the Jews as a warning (Heb. 4:11); of the prophets as suffering affliction (James 5:10).”
  8. Smith's Bible Dictionary “Smith's Bible Dictionary: Parable — (The word parable is in Greek parable (parabole) which signifies placing beside or together, a comparison, a parable is therefore literally a placing beside, a comparison, a similitude, an illustration of one subject by another.--McClintock and Strong. As used in the New Testament it had a very wide application, being applied sometimes to the shortest proverbs, (1 Samuel 10:12; 24:13; 2 Chronicles 7:20) sometimes to dark prophetic utterances, (Numbers 23:7,18; 24:3; Ezekiel 20:49) sometimes to enigmatic maxims, (Psalms 78:2; Proverbs 1:6) or metaphors expand”
  9. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Communion With God — Christ set an example of -- Lu 19:41,42. Exhortation to -- Ro 12:15; 1Pe 3:8. Exercise towards The afflicted. -- Job 6:14; Heb 13:3. The chastened. -- Isa 22:4; Jer 9:1. Enemies. -- Ps 35:13. The poor. -- Pr 19:17. The weak. -- 2Co 11:29; Ga 6:2. Saints. -- 1Co 12:25,26. Inseparable from love to God -- 1Jo 3:17; Joh 4:20. Motives to The compassion of God. -- Mt 13:27,33. The sense of our infirmities. -- Heb 5:2. The wicked made to feel, for saints -- Ps 106:46. Promise to those who show -- Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42. Illustrated -- Lu 10:33; 15:20. Exemp”
  10. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Resignation — Christ set and example of -- Mt 26:39-44; Joh 12:27; 18:11. Commanded -- Ps 37:7; 46:10. Should be exhibited in Submission to the will of God. -- 2Sa 15:26; Ps 42:5,11; Mt 6:10. Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes. -- Ro 9:20,21. The prospect of death. -- Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:16-5:1. Loss of goods. -- Job 1:15,16,21. Loss of children. -- Job 1:18,19,21. Chastisements. -- Heb 12:9. Bodily suffering. -- Job 2:8-10. The wicked are devoid of -- Pr 19:3. Exhortation to -- Ps 37:1-11. Motives to God's greatness. -- Ps 46:10. God's love. -- Heb 12:”
  11. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Early Rising — Christ set an example of -- Mr 1:35; Lu 21:38; Joh 8:2. Requisite for Devotion. -- Ps 5:3; 59:16; 63:1; 88:13; Isa 26:9. Executing God's commands. -- Ge 22:3. Discharge of daily duties. -- Pr 31:15. Neglect of, leads to poverty -- Pr 6:9-11. Practised by the wicked, for Deceit. -- Pr 27:14. Executing plans of evil. -- Mic 2:1. Illustrates spiritual diligence -- Ro 13:11,12. Exemplified Abraham. -- Ge 19:27. Isaac, &c. -- Ge 26:31. Jacob. -- Ge 28:18. Joshua &c. -- Jos 3:1. Gideon. -- Jdj 6:38. Samuel. -- 1Sa 15:12. David. -- 1Sa 17:20. Mary, &c. -- Mr ”
  12. CCEL/NPNF (Eastern Orthodox) “John Chrysostom, Homilies on Galatians–Colossians–Thessalonians: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:11 1:11 1:26 1:26 1:26 1:27 1:27 1:27 1:31 1:31 2:2 2:7 2:17 2:17 2:18 2:23 2:24 2:24 2:24 3:5 3:16 3:24 4 4:9 4:14 6:2 6:3 6:4 6:9 6:12 7:7 8:21 12:1 12:4 12:16 13:10 13:10-11 14:14 14:21-23 15:16 16:5 16:6 17:8 18:11 18:12 18:14 18:21 19:13 19:14 19:24 21:10 21:12 21:12 22:7-8 22:16 22:18 22:18 24:1-67 24:22 24:65 25:21 25:21 26:4 27:46 28:1 28:13 31:42 31:45 32:48 35:18 37:9-10 37:20 39:1 39:6 40:4 40:7 40:8 40:14-15 40:22 41 41:16 42:36 43:14 43:30 45:5 48:15-16 49:9 64:28 Exodus 2:11 2”
  13. CCEL/NPNF (Eastern Orthodox) “John Chrysostom, Homilies on Acts & Romans: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:26 2:10 2:18 2:21 2:21 2:24 2:24 2:24 3:5 3:6 3:11 3:16 3:16 3:16 3:19 3:19 4 4:2 4:6 4:7 4:7 4:7 4:9 4:9 4:10 4:10 4:10 4:11 4:14 6:3 6:3 6:9 9:5 9:20 9:22 11:8 11:31 12:3 12:7 12:7 14:14 15:12 15:13-14 18:3 18:3 18:3 18:7 18:17 18:19 18:27 18:33 21:12 22:3 22:18 25:33 27:27 27:41 27:45 28:12 28:20 29:23 30:1-2 31:7 31:15 31:40 32:10 32:21 32:28 32:29 33:19 37:18 39:1-20 40:23 41:40 41:42-43 42:21 45:5 45:5 45:9 45:24 48:16 49:7 60:8 Exodus 1:14 1:22 2:11 2:13 2:15 2:22 3:1 3:2 3:2 4:10 4:22 5:2 9:11 17:4 18:2”
  14. CCEL/NPNF (Eastern Orthodox) “John Chrysostom, Homilies on John & Hebrews: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:20 1:26 1:26 2:7 2:17 2:18 3:5 3:9 3:9 3:10 3:16 3:18 3:19 4:4 4:7 4:7 4:9 4:10 6:2 6:5 6:9 7:1 11:4 12:1 12:7 12:7 13:15 13:15 15:5 15:6 17:14 18 18 18:15 18:17 18:21 18:21 21:12 22:1 22:1-2 22:12 23:4 25:27 26:18-22 27:41 28:20 37:7 37:9 37:10 47:9 47:9 47:31 49:9 Exodus 2:14 2:14 2:14-15 3:6 3:14 6:9 12:3 12:46 14:21 17:12 17:12 19 19:16 19:16 19:18 19:19 19:19 19:19 19:20 19:20 20:9 20:13 20:19 20:21 23:3 32:10 33:13 33:20 35:23 Leviticus 15:18 Numbers 5 6:3 9:12 11:12 14:3 14:29 16:5 17:12 Deu”
  15. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 1 (Gen 1-23), section 28.1: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:1-6 1:1-31 1:2 1:28 1:29-30 2:1 2:1-25 2:15 2:19 3:1 3:1-24 3:7 3:16 4:1 4:1-26 4:7 5:1 5:1-32 6:1 6:1-22 6:11-16 7:1-24 7:11 8:1-22 9:1 9:1 9:1-29 9:2 9:24 10 10:1 10:1 10:1-32 10:21 11:1 11:1 11:1-32 11:28 12:1 12:1 12:1 12:1-20 12:4 12:4 12:6 13:1 13:1-20 14:1-24 15:1-21 15:7 16:1-16 16:2 16:8 17:1 17:1 17:1 17:1 17:1-27 18:1 18:1 18:1-33 18:19 19:1-38 20:1 20:1 20:1-18 21:1-34 21:15 22:1-24 22:18 23:1-20 24:31 25:1 25:13-16 35:7 48:1 Exodus 6:3 12:40 Leviticus 7:18 17:4 18:25 Numbers 6:2”
  16. 2 Peter (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on 2 Peter 2:4: 2:4-10 Three Old Testament examples of judgment show that God will vindicate those who remain faithful to him and will condemn those who deny him, including the false teachers (see 2:3). 2:4 The first example of judgment is the angels who sinned: The widespread Jewish tradition was that “the sons of God” in Gen 6:1-5 (understood as angels) had intercourse with women and were therefore judged by God at that time (see 1 Enoch 6–10; cp. 1 Pet 3:19-20; Jude 1:6). • in gloomy pits of darkness: This description of the underworld was popular in the ancient world and is p”
  17. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Genesis, Vol. 2 (Gen 24-50), section 28.1: Index of Scripture References Genesis 9:21 11:1 11:1 11:31 15:13 15:13 16:1 17:1 17:1-22 21 21:5 21:22 22:18 23:9 24:1-67 24:2 24:40 24:49 24:60 24:60 25:1-34 25:20 26:1 26:1-35 26:24 27:1-46 28:1-22 29:1 29:1-35 29:4 30:1-43 30:33 31:1 31:1-55 31:15 32:1-32 32:18 33:1-20 33:19 34:1-31 34:12 35:1-29 36:1 36:1-43 37:1-36 37:3 37:20 37:36 38:1-30 38:7 39:1 39:1-23 40:1-23 40:3 41:1-57 41:45 41:46 42:1-38 43:1-34 44:1 44:1-34 44:7 44:16 45:1 45:1-28 45:10 46:1-34 46:28 47:1-31 47:4 47:29 48:1 48:1-22 49:1 49:1-33 49:19 50:1-26 Exodu”
  18. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, Vol. 2, section 53.2: 64:7 66:24 Jeremiah 4:31 5:8 5:28 7:4 7:4 9:1 10:23 10:24 10:24 11:21 17:1 17:5 18:16 19:6 19:8 22:24 22:28 25:9 25:13 25:18 28:10 28:11 30:11 31:15 43:2 48:2 50:11 Lamentations 1:7 2:5 2:8 3:29 Ezekiel 15:3 16:26 20:11 20:24 20:25 26:2 26:14 37:1 43:15 43:15 47:11 Daniel 5:28 5:30 5:31 7:10 7:17 8:20 Hosea 1:7 6:4 8:14 9:6 13:3 Joel 1:13 2:13 2:23 2:28 Amos 1:3 3:6 4:1 4:1 5:10 5:19 8:11 Micah 1:3 1:11 2:11 7:9 7:16 Nahum 3:8 Habakkuk 2:1 2:1 2:1 2:2 3:2 3:2 3:13 Zechariah 9:14 13:4 14:3 Malachi 1:4 1:11 4:2 Matthew 2:14 3:12 3:12 3:12 3:12 ”
  19. Matthew (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Matthew 13:3: 13:3-9 This parable (interpreted in 13:18-23) addresses the mostly negative responses of the Jewish nation to Jesus and his message. • Parables (Greek parabolē) are stories that usually express an analogy between a common aspect of life and a spiritual truth. To understand a parable, it is necessary to locate the central analogy and understand it in its historical context and in the context of the Gospel text; then the central message can be understood. Speculative allegorical meanings that were not intended should not be found in every element of a parable.”
  20. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, Vol. 1, section 29.1: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:26 1:30 3:5 3:22 10:14 11:31 12:3 12:17 13:15 13:16 17:7 17:8 18:20 18:21 19:5 19:23 19:24 19:37 20:3 20:16 20:17 22:17 22:17 25:25-26 31:19 31:30 32:28 34:7 36:1 36:8 36:9 41:50-52 48:16 Exodus 1:12 1:14 3:6 4:22 8:15 9:34 10:21 10:23 12:23 12:51 12:51 12:51 13:21 13:21-22 14:21 14:27-28 14:29 15:1 19:6 19:20 20:5 20:5 21:8 21:8 21:8 22:22-24 22:23 23:8 23:8 23:19 23:32 25:21-22 29:42 32:32 33:9 34:6 34:7 34:26 Leviticus 1:11 10:1 19:18 23:40 26 26:18 26:18 26:21 26:21 26:24 26:26 26:28 26:31 26:36 26:”
  21. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, Vol. 1, section 23.1: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:26 1:30 3:5 3:22 10:14 11:31 12:3 12:17 13:15 13:16 17:7 17:8 18:20 18:21 19:5 19:23 19:24 19:37 20:3 20:16 20:17 22:17 22:17 25:25-26 31:19 31:30 32:28 34:7 36:1 36:8 36:9 41:50-52 48:16 Exodus 1:12 1:14 3:6 4:22 8:15 9:34 10:21 10:23 12:23 12:51 12:51 12:51 13:21 13:21-22 14:21 14:27-28 14:29 15:1 19:6 19:20 20:5 20:5 21:8 21:8 21:8 22:22-24 22:23 23:8 23:8 23:19 23:32 25:21-22 29:42 32:32 33:9 34:6 34:7 34:26 Leviticus 1:11 10:1 19:18 23:40 26 26:18 26:18 26:21 26:21 26:24 26:26 26:28 26:31 26:36 26:”
  22. CCEL (Reformed) “Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, Vol. 2, section 53.1: Index of Scripture References Genesis 1:1 1:27 1:27 3:17 3:17 3:18 4:11 4:13 4:14 6:5 7:11 8:1 10:4 10:11 11:29 11:31 11:31 12:1 12:1 12:17 14:6 14:16 15:1 17:7 17:7 19:24 19:37 20:2 20:8 20:14 21:2 21:5 25:1 25:14 25:14 27:38 27:38 32:3 32:10 32:12 36:8 36:9 Exodus 3:8 7:13 8:15 13:3 13:5 13:8 13:14 13:17 14:14 14:21 14:22 15:10 17 18:21 19:5 19:6 19:6 19:6 19:6 20:1 20:2 20:24 20:25 23:32 27:1 29:45 33:3 34:6 34:6 34:15 34:30 Leviticus 19:9 19:10 26:3-13 26:8 26:12 26:12 26:16 Numbers 3:1-4:49 10:36 12:6 13:22 23:19 24:13 30:3 32:34 Deutero”
  23. Hebrews (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Hebrews 4:15: For--the motive to "holding our profession" (Heb 4:14), namely the sympathy and help we may expect from our High Priest. Though "great" (Heb 4:14), He is not above caring for us; nay, as being in all points one with us as to manhood, sin only excepted, He sympathizes with us in every temptation. Though exalted to the highest heavens, He has changed His place, not His nature and office in relation to us, His condition, but not His affection. Compare Mat 26:38, "watch with me": showing His desire in the days of His flesh for the sympathy of those whom H”
  24. Psalms (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Psalms 38:21: (Compare Psa 22:19; Psa 35:3). All terms of frequent use. In this Psalm the language is generally susceptible of application to Christ as a sufferer, David, as such, typifying Him. This does not require us to apply the confessions of sin, but only the pains or penalties which He bore for us. Next: Psalms Chapter 39”
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