For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
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For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
1 Kings
HistoryBeware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
Acts
History / LukeAnd yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
John
Gospels / JohnNow it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraNow it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraFor he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.
Joshua
HistoryThen I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.
Leviticus
LawAnd they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.
Joshua
HistoryFor the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Psalms
PoetryThe woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
John
GospelsTo whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsTherefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Acts
HistorySo David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelAnd on the eighth day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:
Numbers
LawIf there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesBut he shall say, I am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.
Zechariah
Minor ProphetsAnd he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
Genesis
Law / MosesHave mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersIn that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsFor the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms
PoetryAnd he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;