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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 My son, do not forget my teaching; let my commandments guard your heart.

Pro.3.1 - Details

Original Text

בני תורתי אל־ תשכח ומצותי יצר לבך׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • תורתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • תשכח: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ומצותי: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+1s
  • יצר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (verbal): Commands that the words/teachings be kept in the heart and taught to children echo Proverbs' injunction not to forget the teaching and to let the heart retain the commandments.
  • Psalm 119:11 (verbal): Expresses the same idea of storing God's word in the heart as a means of obedience and avoidance of sin, paralleling Proverbs' call to internalize instruction.
  • Proverbs 4:1 (structural): Another paternal summons ('Hear, O sons') to receive a father's instruction and keep his words, continuing the same pedagogical motif and concern for internalizing wisdom.
  • Proverbs 6:20 (verbal): Directly parallels the father-to-child vocational language—'my son, keep your father's commandment'—reinforcing obedience to parental/wisdom teachings preserved in the heart.
  • Jeremiah 31:33 (allusion): Promises that God's law will be put within and written on the heart, echoing the theme of internalized instruction found in Proverbs 3:1 (though Jeremiah frames it as a future, covenantal act).

Alternative generated candidates

  • My son, do not let my instruction be forgotten; keep my commandments within your heart.
  • My son, do not forget my teaching; keep my commandments within your heart.
2 For they will lengthen your days, add years to your life, and bring you peace.

Pro.3.2 - Details

Original Text

כי ארך ימים ושנות חיים ושלום יוסיפו לך׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • ארך: ADJ,m,sg
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושנות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,construct
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ושלום: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יוסיפו: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,pl
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.9:11 (verbal): Nearly identical wording in Wisdom's speech: 'By me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to you' — same promise of added days and years.
  • Prov.4:10 (verbal): Parental/wisdom instruction with similar formula: 'Hear, my son... and the years of your life will be many' — repeats the promise of lengthened life for heeding instruction.
  • Prov.10:27 (thematic): The proverb 'The fear of the LORD prolongs life' links piety/wisdom and longevity, echoing Prov 3:2's connection between right living and long life.
  • Ps.91:16 (thematic): God's promise 'With long life I will satisfy him' parallels the theme of divine blessing of long life for those who trust/are faithful.
  • Eph.6:2-3 (quotation): New Testament citation of the fifth commandment's promise ('that it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth')—connects obedience to parents/commandments with long life, paralleling Prov 3:2's assurance.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For they will prolong your days, add years to your life, and bring you peace.
  • For long life and years of life and peace they will be added to you.
3 Let steadfast love and faithfulness not forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart.

Pro.3.3 - Details

Original Text

חסד ואמת אל־ יעזבך קשרם על־ גרגרותיך כתבם על־ לוח לבך׃

Morphology

  • חסד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • יעזבך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg,prsuf:2,m,sg
  • קשרם: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • גרגרותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+SUFF:2,m,sg
  • כתבם: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • לוח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.7:3 (verbal): Uses the same binding-and-writing imagery—'bind them upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck'—echoing the exhortation to keep virtues close and internalized.
  • Prov.4:21 (verbal): Commands that the words not depart from one's eyes and be kept 'in the midst of thine heart,' repeating the theme of internal retention of wisdom/virtue.
  • Deut.6:8 (allusion): Prescribes binding God's commandments on hand and between eyes as a sign—background ritual imagery that Proverbs adapts metaphorically (bind about thy neck) to stress constant remembrance.
  • Jer.31:33 (thematic): God promises to 'put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts,' paralleling the idea of inscribing mercy/truth on the heart as inward transformation.
  • Ps.119:11 (thematic): 'Thy word have I hid in mine heart' echoes the motif of inwardly keeping divine truth to guide conduct, akin to writing mercy and truth on the heart.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let kindness and truth not abandon you; bind them about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
  • Let steadfast love and faithfulness not forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute before God and before people.

Pro.3.4 - Details

Original Text

ומצא־ חן ושכל־ טוב בעיני אלהים ואדם׃

Morphology

  • ומצא: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חן: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושכל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • בעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ואדם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Luke 2:52 (verbal): Jesus 'increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man' — nearly identical pairing of favor with God and with people (explicit verbal parallel).
  • Proverbs 3:3 (structural): Immediate context: verses 3–4 form a unit promising that keeping mercy and truth will lead one to 'find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man' (same saying within the same proverb).
  • Esther 2:17 (verbal): Esther 'found favor and compassion' with the king and his attendants — a parallel use of the formula 'found favor' describing favorable standing before people (and implicitly before God in providential context).
  • Daniel 1:9 (verbal): 'God had caused Daniel to find favor and compassion with the chief of the eunuchs' — similar language of finding favor in the sight of another, linking divine blessing and favorable human regard.
  • Exodus 33:17 (thematic): God tells Moses, 'I have found favor in your sight' (or 'you have found favor in my sight') — emphasizes the idea of being in favorable standing before God, paralleling the proverb's concern with favor before God (and by extension before people).

Alternative generated candidates

  • So you will find favor and good sense before God and before people.
  • So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and of people.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Pro.3.5 - Details

Original Text

בטח אל־ יהוה בכל־ לבך ואל־ בינתך אל־ תשען׃

Morphology

  • בטח: ADV
  • אל: NEG
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • בינתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+2ms
  • אל: NEG
  • תשען: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 17:7 (verbal): Uses the same basic vocabulary of trusting in Yahweh; presents the blessing of one who places confidence in the LORD rather than in human resources.
  • Isaiah 26:4 (verbal): Commands trust in the LORD as a continual posture, emphasizing God's reliability ('everlasting rock'), paralleling Proverbs' call to wholehearted dependence.
  • Psalm 37:3 (thematic): Encourages trust in the LORD as the foundation for faithful life ('Trust in the LORD and do good'), sharing the ethical outcome of relying on God rather than self.
  • Proverbs 28:26 (structural): Offers a direct contrast: trusting one's own heart/mind is foolish, which echoes Proverbs 3:5's warning not to lean on one's own understanding.
  • Psalm 118:8 (thematic): Affirms the superiority of trusting in the LORD over trusting in humans, reflecting Proverbs' emphasis on divine rather than human wisdom/support.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not lean on your own understanding.
  • Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Pro.3.6 - Details

Original Text

בכל־ דרכיך דעהו והוא יישר ארחתיך׃

Morphology

  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דרכיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • דעהו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יישר: VERB,hifil,impf,3,m,sg
  • ארחתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.3.5 (structural): Immediate context: Prov 3:5–6 form a unit — trust in the LORD and acknowledge him in all your ways; the command and the promise are complementary.
  • Prov.16.9 (verbal): Both verses contrast human intention with divine direction — 'a man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps' echoes 'He will make your paths straight.'
  • Ps.37.23 (verbal): Uses the same imagery of steps/way guided by God: 'The steps of a man are established by the LORD,' paralleling God's role in directing or straightening one's path.
  • Isa.30.21 (thematic): Portrays God’s guidance as audible direction to the right way — 'this is the way, walk in it' resonates with the promise that God will make your paths straight when you acknowledge him.

Alternative generated candidates

  • In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
  • In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Pro.3.7 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תהי חכם בעיניך ירא את־ יהוה וסור מרע׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תהי: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg
  • חכם: ADJ,m,sg
  • בעיניך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,const,2,ms
  • ירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וסור: CONJ+VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • מרע: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Job 28:28 (verbal): Closely parallels the wording and thought: 'The fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding,' echoing 'fear the LORD and turn from evil.'
  • Proverbs 1:7 (thematic): Both place 'the fear of the LORD' as foundational for wisdom/knowledge, linking reverence for God with true understanding rather than self-reliant cleverness.
  • Proverbs 26:12 (verbal): Uses the same trope of being 'wise in one's own eyes' and warns against self-conceit, directly echoing the admonition 'Do not be wise in your own eyes.'
  • Jeremiah 9:23-24 (thematic): Rejects boasting in human wisdom or strength and redirects confidence to knowing and understanding the LORD—resonates with the call to fear the LORD rather than trust in oneself.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
  • Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8 That will be healing for your body and refreshment for your bones.

Pro.3.8 - Details

Original Text

רפאות תהי לשרך ושקוי לעצמותיך׃

Morphology

  • רפאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • תהי: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg
  • לשרך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss,2ms
  • ושקוי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעצמותיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,poss,2ms

Parallels

  • Prov.4:20-22 (verbal): Close verbal and thematic parallel: the teachings (wisdom/commands) are described as 'life to those who find them and health to all their flesh,' echoing 'healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.'
  • Prov.16:24 (verbal): Very similar imagery: 'Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones,' linking speech/wisdom with healing and health of the bones.
  • Prov.17:22 (thematic): Connects inner disposition to physical well‑being: 'A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones,' paralleling the proverb's link between moral/spiritual good (wisdom) and bodily health.
  • Ps.107:20 (thematic): Speaks of divine word as restorative—'He sent out his word and healed them'—alluding to the idea that God's instruction or word brings healing and renewal similar to the healing imagery in Prov 3:8.

Alternative generated candidates

  • It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
  • It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.

Pro.3.9 - Details

Original Text

כבד את־ יהוה מהונך ומראשית כל־ תבואתך׃

Morphology

  • כבד: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מהונך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:2,m,sg
  • ומראשית: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • תבואתך: NOUN,f,sg,cons,2,m

Parallels

  • Exodus 23:19 (verbal): Commands bringing the 'first of the firstfruits' of the land to the LORD—direct cultic language parallel to honoring God with the first of one's produce (shares the phrase and ritual idea).
  • Deuteronomy 26:2 (verbal): Instructs Israel to take 'some of the first of all the fruit of the ground' and bring it to the sanctuary—provides the legal/ceremonial background for dedicating firstfruits to God as in Prov 3:9.
  • Numbers 18:12 (structural): States that the firstfruits of the land and other best portions are holy and belong to the LORD (and to the Levites), reflecting the institutional practice of dedicating produce to God that underlies Proverbs' exhortation.
  • Malachi 3:8-10 (thematic): Denounces withholding tithes/offerings and calls people to bring what is due to the storehouse, promising blessing—a prophetic development of the moral/theological principle of honoring God with one’s wealth found in Prov 3:9.
  • Proverbs 3:10 (structural): Immediate literary parallel/continuation: promises that honoring the LORD with firstfruits will result in overflowing provision—directly linked as the resultant blessing of Prov 3:9's command.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.
  • Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.
10 Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with wine.

Pro.3.10 - Details

Original Text

וימלאו אסמיך שבע ותירוש יקביך יפרצו׃

Morphology

  • וימלאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • אסמיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • ותירוש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יקביך: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יפרצו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:9 (structural): Immediate context: the promise in 3:10 follows the command to honor the LORD with your wealth and firstfruits—direct cause–effect link between giving and barns/vats filled.
  • Malachi 3:10 (verbal): Both speak of the storehouse and an overflowing divine blessing: Malachi promises God will 'open the windows of heaven' and pour out so there is no room enough to receive—paralleling filled barns and overflowing vats.
  • Deuteronomy 28:11-12 (thematic): Part of the covenantal blessing tradition: God will make the people's storehouses abundant and open the heavens to give rain—similar agricultural/economic abundance promised for obedience.
  • Psalm 65:9-13 (thematic): Uses agricultural imagery of God visiting, watering, and enriching the earth so fields and vineyards yield abundantly—paralleling the image of barns filled and vats overflowing.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will brim over with wine.
  • Then your storehouses will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with wine.
11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not despise his rebuke.

Pro.3.11 - Details

Original Text

מוסר יהוה בני אל־ תמאס ואל־ תקץ בתוכחתו׃

Morphology

  • מוסר: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אל: NEG
  • תמאס: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תקץ: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • בתוכחתו: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,poss:3ms

Parallels

  • Hebrews 12:5-11 (quotation): Directly quotes and expands Prov 3:11–12 ("My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline...") and interprets divine discipline as paternal correction for believers.
  • Job 5:17-18 (verbal): Eliphaz: "Blessed is the one whom God reproves... do not despise the discipline of the Almighty" — closely parallels language and the theme of not rejecting God's chastening.
  • Psalm 94:12 (thematic): "Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law" — links divine instruction/discipline with blessing, echoing Prov.3:11's positive valuation of reproof.
  • Proverbs 13:1 (thematic): "A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke" — reinforces the proverb's parental metaphor urging acceptance of correction.
  • Proverbs 15:5 (thematic): "A fool despiseth his father's instruction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent" — a close internal parallel contrasting despising discipline with the wisdom of receiving reproof.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not resent his rebuke.
  • My son, do not despise the discipline of the LORD, and do not resent his rebuke.
12 For the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

Pro.3.12 - Details

Original Text

כי את אשר יאהב יהוה יוכיח וכאב את־ בן ירצה׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • יאהב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • יוכיח: VERB,hiph,imprf,3,m,sg
  • וכאב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ירצה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Hebrews 12:6 (quotation): Directly cites and develops the proverb’s idea: 'For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,' using the same notion of divine correction as proof of God’s love.
  • Job 5:17 (verbal): Shares near-verbal language and idea: 'Blessed is the man whom God corrects,' linking blessing with divine chastening.
  • Psalm 94:12 (verbal): Uses similar wording—'Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD'—and the same theological link between God’s discipline and blessing.
  • Deuteronomy 8:5 (thematic): Frames suffering and hardship as a father’s discipline ('as a man disciplines his son'), providing the covenantal background for understanding divine correction as parental training.
  • Proverbs 13:24 (thematic): Parallel proverb about parental discipline ('Whoever spares the rod hates his son'), reinforcing the wisdom theme that loving care includes corrective discipline.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
  • For the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Pro.3.13 - Details

Original Text

אשרי אדם מצא חכמה ואדם יפיק תבונה׃

Morphology

  • אשרי: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חכמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ואדם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יפיק: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • תבונה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:7 (verbal): Directly echoes the imperative to acquire wisdom: 'Get wisdom; get understanding'—similar language and exhortation to seek wisdom.
  • Proverbs 8:35 (allusion): Personified Wisdom speaks: 'For whoever finds me finds life'—links finding wisdom in 3:13 with the life and favor promised by Wisdom in ch. 8.
  • Proverbs 8:11 (thematic): Affirms the supreme value of wisdom ('For wisdom is better than jewels'), reinforcing the blessing and worth of finding wisdom in 3:13.
  • Matthew 13:45-46 (thematic): Parable of the pearl of great price: the seeker sells all to obtain the pearl—parallels the incomparable value of wisdom and the blessedness of gaining it.
  • James 1:5 (thematic): Advises asking God for wisdom, linking the New Testament prescription for obtaining wisdom with Proverbs' celebration of those who find it.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gains understanding.
  • Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who obtains understanding.
14 For her profit is better than that of silver, and her gain better than fine gold.

Pro.3.14 - Details

Original Text

כי טוב סחרה מסחר־ כסף ומחרוץ תבואתה׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • סחרה: NOUN,m,sg,suff3f
  • מסחר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כסף: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומחרוץ: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תבואתה: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3,fs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 8:10-11 (verbal): Directly parallels the contrast between wisdom/instruction and silver or choice gold — 'Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.'
  • Proverbs 16:16 (verbal): Echoes the valuation of wisdom above wealth: 'How much better to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver.'
  • Psalm 19:10 (thematic): Speaks of divine revelation (the statutes/commandments) as more desirable than fine gold, reflecting the theme that spiritual good surpasses precious metals.
  • Job 28:15-17 (thematic): In the wisdom-poem, the inaccessibility and supreme value of wisdom is contrasted with costly materials (gold, crystal, pearls), underscoring wisdom's superiority to wealth.
  • Psalm 119:72 (verbal): Explicitly values God's law above large quantities of precious metals: 'The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces,' mirroring Proverbs' valuation of wisdom over silver and gold.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.
  • For the gain from her is better than the gain from silver, and her profit better than choicest gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire compares with her.

Pro.3.15 - Details

Original Text

יקרה היא מפנינים וכל־ חפציך לא ישוו־ בה׃

Morphology

  • יקרה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • מפנינים: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • חפציך: NOUN,m,pl,poss:2,m
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ישוו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 8:11 (verbal): Almost identical wording—wisdom is explicitly declared 'better than rubies' and incomparable to desirable things, a near-quotation of Prov. 3:15's value-claim.
  • Proverbs 16:16 (thematic): Contrasts wisdom and understanding with material wealth (gold, silver), asserting that wisdom is to be preferred over riches—same valuation theme.
  • Job 28:18 (verbal): Mentions that corals and pearls are not to be compared/valued as wisdom; echoes the language of precious stones and the insufficiency of worldly treasures.
  • Matthew 13:45–46 (thematic): Parable of the pearl of great price: the merchant sells all to obtain one pearl, illustrating the supreme worth of what is sought (analogous to wisdom's surpassing value in Prov. 3:15).

Alternative generated candidates

  • She is more precious than pearls; nothing you desire compares with her.
  • She is more precious than pearls; all your desirable things are not to be compared to her.
16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left are riches and honor.

Pro.3.16 - Details

Original Text

ארך ימים בימינה בשמאולה עשר וכבוד׃

Morphology

  • ארך: ADJ,m,sg
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בימינה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • בשמאולה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons
  • וכבוד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Prov.8:18 (verbal): Wisdom speaker: 'Riches and honor' (or 'wealth and honor') are explicitly placed with Wisdom—same pairing as Prov 3:16's left-hand attribution.
  • Prov.8:35 (thematic): Wisdom promises life to those who find her—echoes Prov 3:16's 'long life is in her right hand' connection between Wisdom and life.
  • Prov.9:11 (verbal): Promise of multiplied days/added years through Wisdom ('by me your days will be multiplied') parallels Prov 3:16's offering of long life.
  • Prov.4:10 (thematic): Parental exhortation linking heeding wisdom to longevity ('the years of your life shall be many')—same theme of wisdom granting long life found in Prov 3:16.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
  • Long life is in her right hand; in her left are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

Pro.3.17 - Details

Original Text

דרכיה דרכי־ נעם וכל־ נתיבותיה שלום׃

Morphology

  • דרכיה: NOUN,f,pl,abs+3,f,sg
  • דרכי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,_,sg
  • נעם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • נתיבותיה: NOUN,f,pl,suf3fs
  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:11 (verbal): Both verses use the imagery of 'ways' and 'paths' to describe wisdom's instruction—'I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness' parallels 'her ways are pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.'
  • Proverbs 8:20-21 (thematic): Wisdom speaks of walking in 'the way of righteousness' and 'the paths of justice' that bring benefit to lovers of wisdom—echoing Prov 3:17's link between wisdom's ways and positive outcomes (pleasantness/peace).
  • Proverbs 4:18 (structural): Both verses portray the righteous/wisdom-path as inherently good and progressive—'the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn' complements the idea that wisdom's paths yield pleasantness and peace.
  • Proverbs 12:28 (thematic): 'In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death' resonates with Prov 3:17's assertion that wisdom's paths bring well-being and harmony (peace).
  • Psalm 119:30 (verbal): The psalmist's choice of 'the way of your testimonies' / 'I have chosen the way of truth' parallels Prov 3:17's focus on choosing or following a divinely endorsed way that leads to good (pleasantness/peace).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
  • Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her; those who embrace her are blessed.

Pro.3.18 - Details

Original Text

עץ־ חיים היא למחזיקים בה ותמכיה מאשר׃

Morphology

  • עץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • למחזיקים: PREP+VERB,qal,ptcp,3,m,pl
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • ותמכיה: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,3,f,sg
  • מאשר: PREP+REL

Parallels

  • Genesis 2:9 (allusion): Earliest occurrence of the 'tree of life' image in Eden; Proverbs 3:18 echoes this primordial life-giving tree.
  • Genesis 3:22-24 (allusion): Accounts the loss of access to the tree of life after the Fall, creating a contrast with Proverbs' depiction of wisdom as accessible life to those who hold her.
  • Proverbs 11:30 (verbal): Uses the same 'tree of life' metaphor—here applied to the fruit/impact of the righteous—paralleling wisdom as a source of life.
  • Proverbs 15:4 (verbal): Describes a 'healing/soothing tongue' as a tree of life; another proverbs use of the life-tree image to symbolize restorative, life-giving qualities (parallel to wisdom's benefit).
  • Revelation 22:2,14 (thematic): Eschatological depiction of the tree of life and the blessing for the righteous who attain it, echoing Proverbs' promise that holding fast to wisdom yields life and blessing.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her; whoever holds her fast is blessed.
  • She is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her; those who support her are called blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

Pro.3.19 - Details

Original Text

יהוה בחכמה יסד־ ארץ כונן שמים בתבונה׃

Morphology

  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בחכמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יסד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כונן: VERB,qal,ptc,m,sg
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בתבונה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Jeremiah 10:12 (verbal): Uses nearly the same formulation: God 'made the earth by his power, established the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding,' echoing Proverbs' language about God founding earth and establishing the heavens by wisdom/understanding.
  • Proverbs 8:22-31 (allusion): Wisdom personified speaks of being present at creation and assisting God in establishing the heavens and the earth, directly linking divine wisdom to the act of creation—the theological backdrop for Prov 3:19.
  • Job 38:4-7 (thematic): God challenges Job about the foundations of the earth and the laying out of the heavens, portraying creation as the act of the divine Wisdom/Power—a thematic parallel about God’s ordering of the cosmos.
  • Psalm 104:24 (thematic): Praises the manifold works of the LORD and explicitly attributes them to God's wisdom, resonating with the claim that the world is founded/ordered by divine wisdom.
  • Colossians 1:16 (allusion): New Testament reference to the preeminent agent of creation ('by him all things were created'), often read in light of Wisdom traditions (e.g., Prov 8), linking the creative role ascribed to God’s wisdom to Christ as agent of creation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
  • By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
20 By his understanding the deeps were cleft, and the skies distill dew.

Pro.3.20 - Details

Original Text

בדעתו תהומות נבקעו ושחקים ירעפו־ טל׃

Morphology

  • בדעתו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,suff
  • תהומות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • נבקעו: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,pl
  • ושחקים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ירעפו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • טל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 7:11 (verbal): Uses the same verb/image of the deep being 'burst/opened' (נבקעו) — 'the fountains of the great deep were broken up,' paralleling 'the deeps were broken up.'
  • Proverbs 8:27-29 (thematic): Wisdom-speaker describes being present at creation — establishing the heavens, setting the face of the deep, and strengthening the fountains of the deep, echoing Proverbs 3:20's link between divine knowledge/wisdom and the ordering of the deeps and skies.
  • Job 38:8-11 (allusion): God's speech about controlling the sea, closing it with doors and setting bounds, and clothing it with clouds parallels the image of the deeps being cleft and the heavens/clouds discharging moisture.
  • Psalm 104:6-9,13 (thematic): Celebrates God's ordering of the waters (covering the earth, setting their bounds) and his sending of waters from the heavens, resonating with the motifs of broken/deep waters and skies bringing down dew/rain.
  • Isaiah 45:8 (verbal): 'Drop down, ye heavens, from above' (heavens pouring down) closely echoes the language of the skies/clouds dropping down dew in Proverbs 3:20, linking cosmic pouring with divine action.

Alternative generated candidates

  • By his understanding the deeps were split open, and the skies distilled dew.
  • By his knowledge the deeps were cleft, and the skies distilled dew.
21 My son, let not these things depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion.

Pro.3.21 - Details

Original Text

בני אל־ ילזו מעיניך נצר תשיה ומזמה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אל: NEG
  • ילזו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • מעיניך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • נצר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תשיה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ומזמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:5-6 (verbal): Same exhortation to 'get' and 'keep' wisdom and discretion; both passages urge not to let wisdom depart from the eyes but to hold fast to understanding.
  • Proverbs 2:1-6 (thematic): Develops the theme of receiving, treasuring, and seeking wisdom—instructions to retain parental sayings and pursue insight like the admonition to guard wisdom in Prov 3:21.
  • Proverbs 3:13-18 (thematic): Describes the blessings and value of wisdom (life, riches, honor), providing the motive behind the command to keep wisdom and discretion.
  • Proverbs 8:10-11 (verbal): An invitation to accept instruction and prize wisdom above wealth; echoes the imperative to choose and hold wisdom rather than transient gains.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My son, do not let wisdom and discretion depart from your sight; keep sound judgment and discernment.
  • My son, do not let these slip from your sight—keep sound wisdom and discretion.
22 They will be life to your soul and an ornament for your neck.

Pro.3.22 - Details

Original Text

ויהיו חיים לנפשך וחן לגרגרתיך׃

Morphology

  • ויהיו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • לנפשך: PREP
  • וחן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לגרגרתיך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:3 (verbal): Uses the same adornment imagery—'mercy and truth' bound about the neck—closely parallels 'grace to your neck.'
  • Proverbs 1:9 (verbal): Parental instruction described as a graceful garland for the head and pendants for the neck—similar motif of moral wisdom as an ornament.
  • Proverbs 8:35 (thematic): 'Whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor (grace) from the LORD'—direct thematic parallel: wisdom gives life and brings favor/grace.
  • Proverbs 3:18 (thematic): Wisdom is called 'a tree of life' to those who hold fast—echoes the claim that wisdom brings life to the soul.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.
  • They will be life to your soul and an ornament to your neck.
23 Then you will walk securely in your way, and your foot will not stumble.

Pro.3.23 - Details

Original Text

אז תלך לבטח דרכך ורגלך לא תגוף׃

Morphology

  • אז: ADV
  • תלך: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לבטח: ADV
  • דרכך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ורגלך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,pr-2ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תגוף: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:11-12 (verbal): Very close wording and idea: wisdom guides the way so 'when you walk your step will not be hampered, and if you run you will not stumble.'
  • Proverbs 10:9 (verbal): 'He who walks in integrity walks securely'—same vocabulary of walking/security linking moral conduct or wisdom with safe footing.
  • Proverbs 2:7-8 (thematic): Portrays wisdom/the LORD as a protector who guards the paths of the upright, underlying the promise of secure travel.
  • Psalm 37:23-24 (thematic): The LORD establishes and upholds a person's steps so that though he may fall he is not cast down—parallels the assurance that the foot will not stumble.
  • Psalm 121:3-4 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel—'He will not let your foot slip'—and the theme of divine watchful protection for travelers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then you will walk securely in your way, and your foot will not stumble.
  • Then you will walk in your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down you need not fear; when you lie down your sleep will be tranquil.

Pro.3.24 - Details

Original Text

אם־ תשכב לא־ תפחד ושכבת וערבה שנתך׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • תשכב: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תפחד: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • ושכבת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • וערבה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שנתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+2,m

Parallels

  • Psalm 4:8 (verbal): Both verses speak of lying down in peace and sleeping securely because of divine protection—very close wording and theme (peaceful/safe sleep).
  • Psalm 3:5 (verbal): “I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.” Links lying down and sleeping to the LORD’s sustaining/protection.
  • Psalm 127:2 (thematic): Asserts that the LORD grants sleep to those he loves—theme of restful sleep as a divine blessing for the faithful.
  • Job 11:18 (verbal): Promises security and restful sleep—language about taking rest in safety echoes the absence of fear when one lies down. (See translations of Job 11:18–19.)
  • Proverbs 1:33 (structural): Parallels the proverb’s pattern: those who heed wisdom/dwell in reverence will dwell secure and be at ease, without dread—same assurance of safety and peace.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You will lie down and not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
  • When you lie down you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.

Pro.3.25 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תירא מפחד פתאם ומשאת רשעים כי תבא׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תירא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • מפחד: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פתאם: ADV
  • ומשאת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • תבא: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:24 (structural): Immediate context in the same unit about security: promises of peaceful sleep and absence of fear, closely linked thematically and structurally to 3:25's command not to fear sudden terror.
  • Proverbs 3:26 (structural): Follows 3:25 and supplies the theological reason for not fearing—God as confidence and protector—part of the same exhortatory section.
  • Psalm 91:5 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language about not fearing sudden/nightly terror; a close verbal and thematic parallel about divine protection from sudden threats.
  • Isaiah 41:10 (thematic): The prophetic assurance 'Fear not, for I am with you' echoes the counsel against fear in Proverbs 3:25, linking God's presence with the command to be without fear.
  • Psalm 27:1 (thematic): Expresses the same trust-based refusal to fear ('The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?'), reflecting the Proverbs theme that reliance on God removes terror.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.
  • Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of the destruction of the wicked when it comes.
26 For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

Pro.3.26 - Details

Original Text

כי־ יהוה יהיה בכסלך ושמר רגלך מלכד׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בכסלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,m,sg
  • ושמר: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • רגלך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF,2,m,sg
  • מלכד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 91:11-12 (verbal): Both verses promise divine guardianship over the believer’s feet/steps—Psalm 91 even images angels preventing the foot from striking a stone, echoing Proverbs’ ‘keep thy foot from being taken.’
  • Psalm 121:7-8 (thematic): God’s preservation of life and of one’s comings and goings parallels Proverbs’ assurance that the LORD is confidence and will keep the worshiper from harm on their path.
  • Proverbs 18:10 (thematic): The LORD as a strong refuge in Proverbs 18 complements Prov. 3:26’s emphasis that God is the believer’s confidence and protector from danger.
  • Isaiah 26:3-4 (thematic): Trust in the LORD produces security and preservation (’you will keep him in perfect peace’), paralleling Prov. 3:26’s link of confidence in God with safety.
  • Psalm 34:7 (thematic): The angel of the LORD encamping to deliver the fearful reflects the same protective motif—God’s active safeguarding of those who trust him, as in Prov. 3:26.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.
  • For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being trapped.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

Pro.3.27 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תמנע־ טוב מבעליו בהיות לאל ידך לעשות׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תמנע: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • מבעליו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • בהיות: PREP+VERB,qal,ptc,0,m,sg
  • לאל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ידך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:2,f,sg
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 15:7-8 (verbal): Commands Israelites not to harden their heart but to 'open your hand' to the poor — a close verbal and ethical parallel to not withholding good when you have the power to act.
  • Isaiah 58:7 (thematic): Calls for sharing bread with the hungry, bringing the homeless into your house and clothing the naked — thematically aligns with the injunction to do good for those in need when able.
  • Proverbs 21:13 (verbal): 'Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered' — a proximate Proverbs parallel warning against refusing aid to those entitled to help.
  • Matthew 25:35-40 (thematic): Jesus' judgment scene praises feeding, clothing and welcoming the needy as service to him — reflects the same moral imperative to do good to those entitled to it.
  • James 2:15-17 (thematic): Argues that faith without supplying the physical needs of others is dead, underscoring the obligation to provide practical help when one is able.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not withhold good from those who need it when it is in your power to do it.
  • Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give,’ when you have it with you.

Pro.3.28 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תאמר לרעך ׀ לך ושוב ומחר אתן ויש אתך׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תאמר: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לרעך: PREP
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ושוב: CONJ+VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • ומחר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אתן: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • ויש: CONJ+VERB,qal,pres,3,_,sg
  • אתך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:27 (verbal): Immediate parallel within Proverbs: likewise forbids withholding good when it is in your power to give—same exhortation against deferring aid.
  • Leviticus 19:18 (thematic): Foundational command to 'love your neighbor as yourself,' grounding the moral obligation to assist others rather than delay.
  • Isaiah 58:6-7 (thematic): Prophetic call to active, immediate care—feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and do not turn away from your kin, echoing the urgency of helping now.
  • Luke 10:25-37 (thematic): The Good Samaritan story redefines 'neighbor' as one who promptly aids a person in need, illustrating compassionate action instead of postponement.
  • Matthew 25:34-40 (thematic): Judgment scene linking righteous status to concrete care for the needy (feeding, clothing, visiting), emphasizing present responsibility to help others.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not say to your neighbor, 'Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give,' when you have it with you.
  • Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give,’ when you have it with you.
29 Do not devise harm against your neighbor, who dwells at peace beside you.

Pro.3.29 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תחרש על־ רעך רעה והוא־ יושב לבטח אתך׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תחרש: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • רעך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רעה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יושב: VERB,qal,ptcp,1,m,sg
  • לבטח: ADV
  • אתך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:30 (structural): Direct neighbor-related pair in the same context: both verses prohibit harming or contending with a neighbor who lives peacefully beside you.
  • Leviticus 19:16 (thematic): Prohibits acting as a talebearer or doing harm among the community—similar injunction against plotting harm against a neighbor.
  • Leviticus 19:18 (thematic): Command to 'love your neighbor as yourself' undergirds the ethical principle of not harming a neighbor who trusts you.
  • Psalm 15:3 (verbal): Character sketch of the righteous includes not slandering or harming a neighbor—parallel moral language about neighborly trustworthiness.
  • Romans 13:10 (thematic): New Testament summary that 'love does no wrong to a neighbor,' echoing the prohibition against harming those who live securely beside you.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not plot harm against your neighbor who dwells trustfully beside you.
  • Do not devise harm against your neighbor, who lives trustingly beside you.
30 Do not contend with a person without cause, if he has done you no wrong.

Pro.3.30 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תריב עם־ אדם חנם אם־ לא גמלך רעה׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תריב: VERB,qal,impf,juss,2,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חנם: ADV
  • אם: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • גמלך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,f,sg
  • רעה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 17:14 (thematic): Warns that starting a quarrel is like breaking a dam and advises to drop disputes before they escalate—similar counsel against contending without cause.
  • Proverbs 20:3 (thematic): Declares it honorable to refrain from strife and that anyone can start a quarrel—echoes the admonition not to quarrel needlessly.
  • Proverbs 25:8 (thematic): Advises against hastily taking a neighbor to court, cautioning about unnecessary litigation—parallels the warning to avoid contention when no wrong has been done.
  • Romans 12:17-18 (thematic): Commands not to repay evil for evil and, if possible, to live peaceably with all—New Testament ethical parallel to refraining from quarrels without cause.
  • Matthew 5:39 (thematic): Jesus' instruction to not resist an evildoer/turn the other cheek complements the Proverbs' prohibition of initiating conflict when no harm has been done.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not contend with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
  • Do not quarrel with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy a man of violence, nor choose any of his ways.

Pro.3.31 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תקנא באיש חמס ואל־ תבחר בכל־ דרכיו׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תקנא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • באיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg
  • חמס: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תבחר: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דרכיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs,3ms

Parallels

  • Proverbs 24:1 (verbal): Directly parallels the warning not to envy or desire the company/ways of the wicked — similar wording and admonition within Proverbs.
  • Proverbs 23:17 (verbal): Same moral injunction: do not let your heart envy sinners; a close thematic and verbal counterpart in Proverbs addressing envy of the wicked.
  • Psalm 73:3 (verbal): The psalmist confesses envying the arrogant when he saw the prosperity of the wicked — an explicit expression of the same temptation warned against in Prov 3:31.
  • Psalm 37:1 (thematic): Advises not to fret or be disturbed because of evildoers, echoing the wisdom theme of refusing envy or imitation of the wicked's ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not envy a man of violence, and do not choose any of his ways.
  • Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways.
32 For the LORD detests the perverse, but with the upright he is intimate.

Pro.3.32 - Details

Original Text

כי תועבת יהוה נלוז ואת־ ישרים סודו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • תועבת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • נלוז: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • ישרים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • סודו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,3ms

Parallels

  • Prov.11:20 (verbal): Closely parallels wording and contrast: the perverse/wicked are an abomination to the LORD while the upright receive his favor/delight (same proverb tradition).
  • Psalm 25:14 (verbal): Uses the same language of 'the secret/counsel of the LORD' being with those who fear or are upright, directly paralleling the second clause.
  • Prov.15:8 (structural): Contrasts the LORD's reaction to the wicked (abomination) with his response to the upright (acceptance/delight), echoing the moral antithesis in Prov. 3:32.
  • Psalm 91:1 (thematic): Speaks of dwelling in the 'secret place' of the Most High—related imagery to the idea that God's secret/counsel is experienced by the upright.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the LORD detests the perverse, but he takes his counsel with the upright.
  • For the LORD detests the perverse, but takes the upright into his counsel.
33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

Pro.3.33 - Details

Original Text

מארת יהוה בבית רשע ונוה צדיקים יברך׃

Morphology

  • מארת: NOUN,f,sg,const
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • רשע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ונוה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צדיקים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יברך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 10:3 (verbal): Contrasts God's provision for the righteous with thwarting or lack for the wicked—similar reversal of blessing and misfortune as in 3:33.
  • Proverbs 15:6 (thematic): Speaks of wealth/treasure in the house of the righteous versus trouble for the wicked—parallel contrast between households of righteous and wicked.
  • Proverbs 11:11 (thematic): Links the blessing that the upright bring (and that rests on a community) with the destructive influence of the wicked—echoes blessing versus harm theme in 3:33.
  • Deuteronomy 28:2 (structural): Part of the covenantal scheme of blessings overtaking the obedient and curses for disobedience—provides the broader canonical context for blessing/cursing of households.
  • Psalm 112:9-10 (thematic): Describes the righteous being generously provided for and the eventual ruin or anger of the wicked—reflects the moral outcome contrast of 3:33.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
  • The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
34 He scorns the scoffers but gives favor to the humble.

Pro.3.34 - Details

Original Text

אם־ ללצים הוא־ יליץ ולענוים יתן־ חן׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • ללצים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • יליץ: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ולענוים: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יתן: VERB,qal,imperf,3,m,sg
  • חן: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • James 4:6 (quotation): Explicit New Testament citation: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble,” closely echoing Prov 3:34’s contrast between mocking the proud and showing favor to the lowly.
  • 1 Peter 5:5 (allusion): Echoes the same formula—‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’—drawing on the Proverbs tradition about God’s attitude toward the proud and the humble.
  • Psalm 138:6 (thematic): Speaks the same theme: the LORD regards the lowly but keeps distance from the proud, paralleling Prov 3:34’s promise of favor for the humble and opposition to mockers.
  • Luke 18:14 (thematic): Parallels the reversal motif: ‘those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted,’ resonating with Prov 3:34’s blessing for the humble and judgment on the proud.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He scorns the scorners but gives favor to the lowly.
  • He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
35 The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame.

Pro.3.35 - Details

Original Text

כבוד חכמים ינחלו וכסילים מרים קלון׃

Morphology

  • כבוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חכמים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ינחלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • וכסילים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מרים: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • קלון: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Prov.14:18 (verbal): Parallel wording and contrast: "the simple inherit folly / the prudent are crowned with knowledge" echoes Proverbs 3:35's contrast of wise inheriting honor and fools receiving shame.
  • Prov.1:7 (thematic): Shared theme that wisdom yields standing while fools reject instruction; 'fools despise wisdom' undergirds the proverb's outcome of shame for fools.
  • Ps.147:6 (thematic): Similar theological theme: God exalts the humble/wise and brings low the wicked/foolish—reward of honor versus humiliation.
  • 1 Cor.1:27 (allusion): New Testament engagement with the motif of wisdom and shame—God's dealings with 'wise' and 'foolish' highlight the same categories of honor and humiliation, though with a theological twist.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The wise inherit honor, but the pride of fools brings them disgrace.
  • The wise shall inherit honor, but fools are put to shame.

My son, do not forget my teaching; let my commandments guard your heart.

For they will lengthen your days, add years to your life, and bring you peace.

Let steadfast love and faithfulness not forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them upon the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute before God and before people.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

That will be healing for your body and refreshment for your bones.

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.

Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with wine.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not despise his rebuke.

For the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

For her profit is better than that of silver, and her gain better than fine gold.

She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire compares with her.

Long life is in her right hand; in her left are riches and honor.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who hold fast to her; those who embrace her are blessed.

By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

By his understanding the deeps were cleft, and the skies distill dew.

My son, let not these things depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion.

They will be life to your soul and an ornament for your neck.

Then you will walk securely in your way, and your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down you need not fear; when you lie down your sleep will be tranquil.

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.

For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give,’ when you have it with you.

Do not devise harm against your neighbor, who dwells at peace beside you.

Do not contend with a person without cause, if he has done you no wrong.

Do not envy a man of violence, nor choose any of his ways.

For the LORD detests the perverse, but with the upright he is intimate.

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

He scorns the scoffers but gives favor to the humble.

The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame.