32views 0shareUpon the refusal of the nearer kinsman, Booz marrieth Ruth, who bringeth forth Obed, the grandfather of David. [1] Then Booz went up to the gate, and sat there. And when…
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The Covenant of circumcision – Genesis, chapter 17
42views 0share[1] And after he began to be ninety and nine years old, the Lord appeared to him: and said unto him: I am the Almighty God: walk before me, and be…
Division of the Kingdom – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 12
27views 0shareRoboam, following the counsel of young men alienateth from him the minds of the people. They make Jeroboam king over ten tribes: he setteth up idolatry. [1] And Roboam went to…
Of other sacrifices for sins – Leviticus, chapter 5
25views 0share[1] If any one sin, and hear the voice of one swearing, and is a witness either because he himself hath seen, or is privy to it: if he do not…
The love and service of God are still inculcated – Deuteronomy, chapter 11
19views 0shareThe love and service of God are still inculcated, with a blessing to them that serve him, and threats of punishment if they forsake his law. [1] Therefore love the Lord…
Ruth instructed by her mother in law – Ruth, chapter 3
30views 0shareRuth instructed by her mother in law lieth at Booz’s feet, claiming him for her husband by the law of affinity: she receiveth a good answer, and six measures of barley….
Abram marrieth Agar, who bringeth forth Ismael – Genesis, chapter 16
25views 0share[1] Now Sarai the wife of Abram, had brought forth no children; but having a handmaid, an Egyptian, named Agar, [2] She said to her husband: Behold, the Lord hath restrained…
Of offerings for sins of ignorance – Leviticus, chapter 4
36views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Say to the children of Israel: The soul that sinneth through ignorance, and doth any thing concerning any of the commandments of…
God giveth the second tables of the law – Deuteronomy, chapter 10
33views 0shareGod giveth the second tables of the law: a further exhortation to fear and serve the Lord. [1] At that time the Lord said to me: Hew thee two tables of…
Ruth in the field of Booz – Ruth, chapter 2
28views 0shareRuth gleaneth in the field of Booz, who sheweth her favour. [1] Now her husband Elimelech had a kinsman, a powerful man, and very rich, whose name was Booz. [2] And…
God promiseth seed to Abram. – Genesis, chapter 15
20views 0shareThe faith of Abram, his sacrifice and vision. [1] Now when these things were done, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: Fear not, Abram, I…
Of peace offerings – Leviticus, chapter 3
34views 0share[1] And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offerings, and he will offer of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer them without blemish before the Lord….
God spared them for his promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Deuteronomy, chapter 9
18views 0shareLest they should impute their victories to their own merits, they are put in mind of their manifold rebellions and other sins, for which they should have been destroyed, but God…
Ruth, chapter 1 – The Bible
29views 0shareElimelech of Bethlehem going with his wife Noemi, and two sons, into the land of Moab, dieth there. His sons marry wives of that country and die without issue. Noemi returneth…
The victory of Abram – Genesis, chapter 14
28views 0shareThe expedition of the four kings; the victory of Abram; he is blessed by Melchisedech. [1] And it came to pass at that time, that Amraphel king of Sennaar, and Arioch…
Of offerings of flour, and firstfruits – Leviticus, chapter 2
40views 0share[1] When any one shall offer an oblation of sacrifice to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour, and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense, [2]…
Deuteronomy, chapter 8 – The Bible, Old Testament
44views 0shareThe people is put in mind of God’s dealings with them, to the end that they may love him and serve him. [1] All the commandments, that I command thee this…
The tribe of Benjamin – Judges, chapter 21
29views 0shareThe tribe of Benjamin is saved from being utterly extinct, by providing wives for the six hundred that remained. [1] Now the children of Israel had also sworn in Maspha, saying:…
God’s promise to Abram – Genesis, chapter 13
21views 0shareAbram and Lot part from each other. [1] And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south….
Of holocausts or burnt offerings – Leviticus, chapter 1
71views 0share[1] And the Lord called Moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of the testimony, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The…