2 Maccabees 7:23chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But doubtless the Creator of the world, who formed the generation of man, and found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as ye now regard not your own selves for his laws' sake." 2 Maccabees 7:23 KJVcopysave
But doubtless the Creator of the world, who formed the generation of man, and found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as ye now regard not your own selves for his laws' sake.
2 Maccabees 7:37chapter contextsimilarmeaning"But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;" 2 Maccabees 7:37 KJVcopysave
But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;
2 Maccabees 13:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"So when he had committed all to the Creator of the world, and exhorted his soldiers to fight manfully, even unto death, for the laws, the temple, the city, the country, and the commonwealth, he camped by Modin:" 2 Maccabees 13:14 KJVcopysave
So when he had committed all to the Creator of the world, and exhorted his soldiers to fight manfully, even unto death, for the laws, the temple, the city, the country, and the commonwealth, he camped by Modin:
Additions to Esther 13:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Seeing then we understand that this people alone is continually in opposition unto all men, differing in the strange manner of their laws, and evil affected to our state, working all the mischief they can that our kingdom may not be firmly established:" Additions to Esther 13:5 KJVcopysave
Seeing then we understand that this people alone is continually in opposition unto all men, differing in the strange manner of their laws, and evil affected to our state, working all the mischief they can that our kingdom may not be firmly established:
2 Maccabees 7:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And when he was at the last gasp, he said, Thou like a fury takest us out of this present life, but the King of the world shall raise us up, who have died for his laws, unto everlasting life." 2 Maccabees 7:9 KJVcopysave
And when he was at the last gasp, he said, Thou like a fury takest us out of this present life, but the King of the world shall raise us up, who have died for his laws, unto everlasting life.
1 Esdras 1:48chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And after that king Nabuchodonosor had made him to swear by the name of the Lord, he forswore himself, and rebelled; and hardening his neck, his heart, he transgressed the laws of the Lord God of Israel." 1 Esdras 1:48 KJVcopysave
And after that king Nabuchodonosor had made him to swear by the name of the Lord, he forswore himself, and rebelled; and hardening his neck, his heart, he transgressed the laws of the Lord God of Israel.
1 Maccabees 10:37chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And of them some shall be placed in the king's strong holds, of whom also some shall be set over the affairs of the kingdom, which are of trust: and I will that their overseers and governors be of themselves, and that they live after their own laws, even as the king hath commanded in the land of Judea." 1 Maccabees 10:37 KJVcopysave
And of them some shall be placed in the king's strong holds, of whom also some shall be set over the affairs of the kingdom, which are of trust: and I will that their overseers and governors be of themselves, and that they live after their own laws, even as the king hath commanded in the land of Judea.
Additions to Esther 13:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Declared unto us, that in all nations throughout the world there was scattered a certain malicious people, that had laws contrary to all nations, and continually despised the commandments of kings, so as the uniting of our kingdoms, honourably intended by us cannot go forward." Additions to Esther 13:4 KJVcopysave
Declared unto us, that in all nations throughout the world there was scattered a certain malicious people, that had laws contrary to all nations, and continually despised the commandments of kings, so as the uniting of our kingdoms, honourably intended by us cannot go forward.
2 Maccabees 7:24chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and suspecting it to be a reproachful speech, whilst the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with oaths, that he would make him both a rich and a happy man, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers; and that also he would take him for his friend, and trust him with affairs." 2 Maccabees 7:24 KJVcopysave
Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and suspecting it to be a reproachful speech, whilst the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with oaths, that he would make him both a rich and a happy man, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers; and that also he would take him for his friend, and trust him with affairs.
2 Maccabees 5:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"In the end therefore he had an unhappy return, being accused before Aretas the king of the Arabians, fleeing from city to city, pursued of all men, hated as a forsaker of the laws, and being had in abomination as an open enemy of his country and countrymen, he was cast out into Egypt." 2 Maccabees 5:8 KJVcopysave
In the end therefore he had an unhappy return, being accused before Aretas the king of the Arabians, fleeing from city to city, pursued of all men, hated as a forsaker of the laws, and being had in abomination as an open enemy of his country and countrymen, he was cast out into Egypt.
2 Maccabees 7:41chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Last of all after the sons the mother died." 2 Maccabees 7:41 KJVcopysave
Last of all after the sons the mother died.
1 Maccabees 13:28chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Moreover he set up seven pyramids, one against another, for his father, and his mother, and his four brethren." 1 Maccabees 13:28 KJVcopysave
Moreover he set up seven pyramids, one against another, for his father, and his mother, and his four brethren.
Ecclesiasticus 3:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure." Ecclesiasticus 3:4 KJVcopysave
And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
Susanna 1:30chapter contextsimilarmeaning"So she came with her father and mother, her children, and all her kindred." Susanna 1:30 KJVcopysave
So she came with her father and mother, her children, and all her kindred.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:12chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And I rejoiced in them all, because wisdom goeth before them: and I knew not that she was the mother of them." Wisdom of Solomon 7:12 KJVcopysave
And I rejoiced in them all, because wisdom goeth before them: and I knew not that she was the mother of them.
1 Esdras 4:25chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Wherefore a man loveth his wife better than father or mother." 1 Esdras 4:25 KJVcopysave
Wherefore a man loveth his wife better than father or mother.
Ecclesiasticus 41:17chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;" Ecclesiasticus 41:17 KJVcopysave
Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;
Ecclesiasticus 15:2chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin." Ecclesiasticus 15:2 KJVcopysave
And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.
2 Esdras 2:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"That thou bring them to confusion, and their mother to a spoil, that there may be no offspring of them." 2 Esdras 2:6 KJVcopysave
That thou bring them to confusion, and their mother to a spoil, that there may be no offspring of them.
2 Esdras 2:2chapter contextsimilarmeaning"The mother that bare them saith unto them, Go your way, ye children; for I am a widow and forsaken." 2 Esdras 2:2 KJVcopysave
The mother that bare them saith unto them, Go your way, ye children; for I am a widow and forsaken.
Ecclesiasticus 3:16chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God." Ecclesiasticus 3:16 KJVcopysave
He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God.
Ecclesiasticus 7:27chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Honour thy father with thy whole heart, and forget not the sorrows of thy mother." Ecclesiasticus 7:27 KJVcopysave
Honour thy father with thy whole heart, and forget not the sorrows of thy mother.
2 Esdras 10:7chapter contextsimilarmeaning"How that Sion our mother is full of all heaviness, and much humbled, mourning very sore?" 2 Esdras 10:7 KJVcopysave
How that Sion our mother is full of all heaviness, and much humbled, mourning very sore?
2 Esdras 2:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"As for me, O father, I call upon thee for a witness over the mother of these children, which would not keep my covenant," 2 Esdras 2:5 KJVcopysave
As for me, O father, I call upon thee for a witness over the mother of these children, which would not keep my covenant,
Ecclesiasticus 3:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them." Ecclesiasticus 3:8 KJVcopysave
Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them.
Ecclesiasticus 3:11chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children." Ecclesiasticus 3:11 KJVcopysave
For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children.
Ecclesiasticus 3:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother." Ecclesiasticus 3:6 KJVcopysave
He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother.
1 Esdras 4:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He sticketh not to spend his life with his wife. and remembereth neither father, nor mother, nor country." 1 Esdras 4:21 KJVcopysave
He sticketh not to spend his life with his wife. and remembereth neither father, nor mother, nor country.
2 Esdras 2:17chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Fear not, thou mother of the children: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord." 2 Esdras 2:17 KJVcopysave
Fear not, thou mother of the children: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord.
2 Esdras 2:30chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Be joyful, O thou mother, with thy children; for I will deliver thee, saith the Lord." 2 Esdras 2:30 KJVcopysave
Be joyful, O thou mother, with thy children; for I will deliver thee, saith the Lord.