A Dictionary of Quotations from the BibleThere is no work of literature that is more widely quoted than the Holy Bible. This major collection offers a comprehensive selection of biblical quotes in a compact, practical, accessible, and entertaining format. As the fundamental book of Western culture, the Bible offers wise and witty commentary on all aspects of life -- from health and happiness to the environment. Each quotation has a complete book, chapter, and verse citation, and is cross referenced by subject and indexed by key word. With more than 3,000 quotations on more than 400 alphabetized topics and annotations exploring the meaning, interpretation, and significance of many quotes, A Dictionary of Quotations From the Bible is an essential reference for Bible students, speakers, authors, and lovers of language. This dictionary goes beyond the traditional categories and famous verses, offering quotes and passages that are more relevant than ever to modern life. |
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Contents
Section 1 | 1 |
Section 2 | 14 |
Section 3 | 21 |
Section 4 | 37 |
Section 5 | 49 |
Section 6 | 59 |
Section 7 | 71 |
Section 8 | 96 |
Section 14 | 163 |
Section 15 | 167 |
Section 16 | 185 |
Section 17 | 186 |
Section 18 | 196 |
Section 19 | 218 |
Section 20 | 226 |
Section 21 | 228 |
Section 9 | 107 |
Section 10 | 111 |
Section 11 | 132 |
Section 12 | 144 |
Section 13 | 159 |
Section 22 | 233 |
Section 23 | 247 |
Section 24 | 248 |
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A Dictionary of Quotations from the Bible: A Topical Guide Margaret Miner,Hugh N. Rawson No preview available - 1993 |
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Acts angels become beginning Behold better blessed body bread bring brother called Christ cometh commandments Corinthians darkness David death destruction Deuteronomy disciples drink earth Ecclesiastes Ecclesiasticus enemies evil Exodus eyes face faith father fear feast fool Genesis give given glory God's hand hath hear heart heaven Holy Isaiah Israel Jeremiah Jesus John Judges keep King kingdom land light live Lord Luke Matthew means Moses night Numbers passage peace Peter poor praise prophet Proverbs Psalms quote reads refers Revelation Revised Standard Version rich Romans Samuel seen servant Solomon Song soul speaking spirit strength strong thee thine things thou hast thou shalt tree unto verse Version voice wicked wine wisdom wise woman young