A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Hope.
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In God Ps 39:7; 1Pe 1:21.
In Christ 1Co 15:19; 1Ti 1:1.
In God's promises Ac 26:6,7; Tit 1:2.
In the mercy of God Ps 33:18.
Is the work of the Holy Spirit Ro 15:13; Ga 5:5.
Obtained through
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Grace. 2Th 2:16.
The word. Ps 119:81.
Patience and comfort of the Scriptures. Ro 15:4.
The gospel. Col 1:5,23.
Faith. Ro 5:1,2; Ga 5:5.
A better hope brought in by Christ Heb 7:19.
Described as
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Good. 2Th 2:16.
Lively. 1Pe 1:3.
Sure and steadfast. Heb 6:19.
Gladdening. Pr 10:28.
Blessed. Tit 2:13.
Triumphs over difficulties Ro 4:18.
Is an encouragement to boldness in preaching 2Co 3:12.
Saints
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Are called to. Eph 4:4.
Rejoice in. Ro 5:2; 12:12.
Have all, the same. Eph 4:4.
Have, in death. Pr 14:32.
Should abound in. Ro 15:13.
Should look for the object of. Tit 2:13.
Should not be ashamed of. Ps 119:16.
Should hold fast. Heb 3:6.
Should not be moved from. Col 1:23.
Should continue in. Ps 71:14; 1Pe 1:13.
Objects of
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Salvation. 1Th 5:8.
Righteousness. Ga 5:5.
Christ's glorious appearing. Tit 2:13.
A resurrection. Ac 23:6; 24:15.
Eternal life. Tit 1:2; 3:7.
Glory. Ro 5:2; Col 1:27.
Leads to patience Ro 8:25; 1Th 1:3.
Seek for full assurance of Heb 6:11.
Be ready to give an answer concerning 1Pe 3:15.
Encouragement to Ho 2:15; Zec 9:12.
Encourage others to Ps 130:7.
Happiness of Ps 146:5.
Life is the season of Ec 9:4; Isa 38:18.
The wicked have no ground for Eph 2:12.
Of the wicked
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Is in their worldly possessions. Job 31:24.
Shall make them ashamed. Isa 20:5,6; Zec 9:5.
Shall perish. Job 8:13; 11:20; Pr 10:28.
Shall be extinguished in death. Job 27:8.
Horns.
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Natural weapons on heads of animals Da 7:20.
Animals with, mentioned
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The ox. Ps 69:31.
The ram. Ge 22:13.
The goat. Da 8:5.
The unicorn. Ps 22:21; 92:10.
Used offensively Ex 21:29; Eze 34:21.
Were used
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For holding oil. 1Sa 16:1; 1Ki 1:39.
As musical instruments. Jos 6:4,5; 1Ch 25:5.
Wearing of, alluded to Ps 75:5,10.
Illustrative
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Of power of God. Ps 18:2; Hab 3:4.
Of power of Christ. Lu 1:69; Re 5:6.
Of power of Ephraim &c. De 33:17.
Of power of the wicked. Ps 22:21; 75:10.
Of kings. Da 7:7,8,24; 8:3,5,20.
Of antichristian powers. Re 13:1; 17:3,7.
(Budding of,) of the commencement or revival of a nation. Ps 132:17; Eze 29:21.
(Raising up,) of arrogance. Ps 75:4,5.
(Exalting,) of increase of power and glory. 1Sa 2:1,10; Ps 89:17,24; 92:10; 112:9.
(Pushing with,) of conquests. De 33:17; 1Ki 22:11; Mic 4:13.
(Bringing down,) of degradation. Job 16:15.
(Cutting off,) of destruction of power. Ps 75:10; Jer 48:25; La 2:3.
Horse, The.
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Endued with strength by God Job 39:19.
Described as
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Strong. Ps 33:17; 147:10.
Swift. Isa 30:16; Jer 4:13; Hab 1:8.
Fearless. Job 39:20,22.
Fierce and impetuous. Job 39:21,24.
Warlike in disposition. Job 39:21; Jer 8:6.
Sure footed. Isa 63:13.
Hard hoofs of, alluded to Isa 5:28.
Loud snorting of, alluded to Jer 8:16; Job 39:20.
Colours of, mentioned
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White. Zec 1:8; 6:3; Re 6:2.
Black. Zec 6:2,6; Re 6:5.
Red. Zec 1:8; 6:2; Re 6:4.
Speckled. Zec 1:8.
Bay. Zec 6:3,7.
Grisled. Zec 6:3,6.
Pale or ash colour. Re 6:8.
Used for
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Mounting calvary. Ex 14:9; 1Sa 13:5.
Drawing chariots. Mic 1:13; Zec 6:2.
Bearing burdens. Ezr 2:66; Ne 7:68.
Hunting. Job 39:18.
Conveying posts, &c. 2Ki 9:17-19; Es 8:10.
Governed by bit and bridle Ps 32:9; Jas 3:3.
Urged on by whips Pr 26:3.
Adorned with bells on the neck Zec 14:20.
Numbers of, kept for war Jer 51:27; Eze 26:10.
Prepared and trained for war Pr 21:31.
In battle protected by armour Jer 46:4.
Vanity of trusting to Ps 33:17; Am 2:15.
The Jews
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Forbidden to multiply. De 17:16.
Imported from Egypt. 1Ki 10:28,29.
Multiplied in Solomon's reign. 1Ki 4:26.
Condemned for multiplying. Isa 2:7.
Not to trust in. Ho 14:3.
Condemned for trusting to. Isa 30:16; 31:3.
Brought back many, from Babylon. Ezr 2:66.
Sold in fairs and markets Eze 27:14; Re 18:13.
Often suffered
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From blindness. Zec 12:4.
From plague. Zec 14:15.
From murrain. Ex 9:3.
From bites of serpents. Ge 49:17.
In the hoof from prancing. Judg 5:22.
In battle. Jer 51:21; Hag 2:22.
Illustrative of
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Beauty of the church. Song 1:9; Zec 10:3.
Glorious and triumphant deliverance of the church. Isa 63:13.
A dull headstrong disposition. Ps 32:9.
Impetuosity of the wicked in sin. Jer 8:6.




