Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.
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For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesThe waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
Jonah
Minor ProphetsThe LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThe womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree.
Job
WisdomNow the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
Matthew
GospelsIf I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out.
Deuteronomy
LawBut God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.
Jonah
Minor ProphetsAnd Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
Numbers
LawHe shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanIt came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;
2 Chronicles
History / EzraThey that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Psalms
PoetryAnd he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
2 Samuel
HistoryAgainst thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersRemember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnAnd of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.
Daniel
Major ProphetsAnd there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanAnd the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
1 Kings
HistoryAnd the liers in wait hasted, and rushed upon Gibeah; and the liers in wait drew themselves along, and smote all the city with the edge of the sword.
Judges
HistoryAnd they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,
Exodus
Law / MosesThis is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
John
Gospels / JohnHaving yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAnd Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.