And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
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One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:
Numbers
LawThe words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThen said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
John
GospelsI have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
Psalms
PoetryCommit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonThe Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Genesis
Law / MosesFor they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.
2 Kings
HistoryAnd they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahMaachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba unto this day.
Genesis
LawAnd he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Genesis
Law / MosesWhen saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewWith him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
Job
Wisdom / JobHath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
Luke
GospelsI will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
Hebrews
General Epistles / UnknownTherefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd Ephraim is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to tread out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall break his clods.
Hosea
Minor ProphetsArise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.