The Hebrew People, Or, The History and Religion of the Israelites, from the Origin of the Nation to the Time of Christ: Deduced from the Writings of Moses, and Other Inspired Authors, and Illustrated by Copious References to the Ancient Records, Traditions, and Mythology of the Heathen World, Volume 1Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1850 - 757 pages |
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... hand , he felt his natural con- nexion with the Hebrews in all their persecution and afflic- tion , and identified his condition and destiny with theirs . Under the influence of a strong faith , which realized the full accomplishment of ...
... hand , he felt his natural con- nexion with the Hebrews in all their persecution and afflic- tion , and identified his condition and destiny with theirs . Under the influence of a strong faith , which realized the full accomplishment of ...
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... hand , " and to confirm the covenant that he had made with Abraham , by being their God , and taking them for his people . When , however , Moses reported this gracious assurance to the children of Israel , they 32 32 INTRODUCTION .
... hand , " and to confirm the covenant that he had made with Abraham , by being their God , and taking them for his people . When , however , Moses reported this gracious assurance to the children of Israel , they 32 32 INTRODUCTION .
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... hand the mira- cle had come ; for it was probably as much from this cir- cumstance , as from its exceeding their own art to imitate , that they exclaimed , This is the finger of God . " " * Here , however , the power of the magicians ...
... hand the mira- cle had come ; for it was probably as much from this cir- cumstance , as from its exceeding their own art to imitate , that they exclaimed , This is the finger of God . " " * Here , however , the power of the magicians ...
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... hand toward heaven ; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days . " ( Exod . x . 22. ) How paralysed , how prostrate , must the Egyptian nation have felt at this time ! So deep was the darkness , that during the ...
... hand toward heaven ; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days . " ( Exod . x . 22. ) How paralysed , how prostrate , must the Egyptian nation have felt at this time ! So deep was the darkness , that during the ...
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... hand , and the manifestation of his own power and glory on the other , he commissioned Moses and Aaron to effect this series of stupendous miracles . These produced their intended effect . The Egyptian people had become weary of this ...
... hand , and the manifestation of his own power and glory on the other , he commissioned Moses and Aaron to effect this series of stupendous miracles . These produced their intended effect . The Egyptian people had become weary of this ...
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Abraham altar Amalek Amorites appears appointed authority blessing brought called Canaan chap character cherubim children of Israel Chron circumstances commanded conduct congregation connexion covenant David death delivered Deut Divine Edom effect Egypt Egyptians encampment ephod Esau Exod exodus fact faith father fully Gibeon Gideon given glory heaven Hebrew holy honour idolatry important influence interposition Israelites Jacob Jehovah Jordan Joshua journey Judah Judges Kadesh-Barnea king land Levites Lord manna manner ment miracle Moab Mosaic Moses Moses and Aaron narrative nation object observed obtained occasion opinion patriarchal Pharaoh Philistines possession present priests promised prophet Psalm punishment purpose Red Sea reference regarded religion religious remarkable Rephidim respect sacred sacrifice Samuel sanctuary Saul says scripture sent Sinai Solomon spirit stood tabernacle Tarshish teraphim thee theocracy Thou shalt tion tribes Urim and Thummim Verse whole wilderness words worship writer
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Page 18 - And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh: and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh: and he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.
Page 387 - AND it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, " My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Page 255 - Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah, And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
Page 20 - Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age : and he made him a coat of many colours.
Page 4 - And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
Page 44 - Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Page 61 - But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub, the prince of the devils.
Page 144 - And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim ; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD : and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.
Page 176 - And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests and we shall reign on the earth.
Page 53 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My lust shall be satisfied upon them ; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: They sank as lead in the mighty waters.