And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
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Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
2 Kings
HistoryHe sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd in every several city of Judah he made high places to burn incense unto other gods, and provoked to anger the LORD God of his fathers.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at thine hand to drink, then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ye shall certainly drink.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahBut I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.
Job
Wisdom / JobYet also I lifted up my hand unto them in the wilderness, that I would not bring them into the land which I had given them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands;
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielWhy trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsThen Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Acts
HistoryAnd told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.
Genesis
Law / MosesFor of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Acts
HistoryNeither shalt thou commit adultery.
Deuteronomy
LawYour little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesManasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzi-bah.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahFor thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
Acts
HistoryBesides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings.
Leviticus
LawAnd the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
Amos
Minor ProphetsIt shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsBut if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Acts
History / LukeBut ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
James
General EpistlesA people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Psalms
PoetryHe raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Psalms
PoetryAnd he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,