And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
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Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.
Joshua
History / JoshuaBut as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:
Leviticus
Law / MosesAnd the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.
Nehemiah
HistoryThen I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahAnd the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, being the kingdom of Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh; all the region of Argob, with all Bashan, which was called the land of giants.
Deuteronomy
LawThou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
Psalms
PoetryBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter
General Epistles / PeterAnd they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
Genesis
LawFear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.
Joel
Minor Prophets / JoelAnd Dannah, and Kirjath-sannah, which is Debir,
Joshua
HistoryAnd it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
Genesis
Law / MosesThou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee:
Deuteronomy
LawWherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
Micah
Minor ProphetsFor the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesFor their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.
Psalms
PoetryHath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Job
WisdomAnd I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahBut sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
1 Peter
General EpistlesPut not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Psalms
PoetryAnd when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
John
Gospels / JohnRemember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThe LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father.