Category Archives: The Nature of God

Slaying Sea Monsters

In that day, the Lord will punish with his sword— his fierce, great and powerful sword— Leviathan the gliding serpent, Leviathan the coiling serpent; he will slay the monster of the sea. In that day— “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: … Continue reading

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The Dew of Morning

Lord , you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.    Lord our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor.   They are now dead, they … Continue reading

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A Shelter from the Storm

Lord , you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.   You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a … Continue reading

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The Moon will be Dismayed

They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord ’s majesty.   Therefore in the east give glory to the Lord ; exalt the name of the Lord , the God of Israel, in the … Continue reading

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Lesser Vessels

The Lord, the Lord Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth.   But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of … Continue reading

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The Valley of Vision

A prophecy against the Valley of Vision: What troubles you now, that you have all gone up on the roofs,  you town so full of commotion, you city of tumult and revelry? Your slain were not killed by the sword, … Continue reading

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Bring Water for the Thirsty

A prophecy against Arabia: You caravans of Dedanites, who camp in the thickets of Arabia,  bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.  They flee from the sword, from the drawn sword, from … Continue reading

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Stinking Canals of Egypt

A prophecy against Egypt: See, the Lord rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt with fear.  “I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian— … Continue reading

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The Land of Whirring Wings

Woe to the land of whirring wings along the rivers of Cush, which sends envoys by sea in papyrus boats over the water. Go, swift messengers, to a people tall and smooth-skinned, to a people feared far and wide, an … Continue reading

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Send the Lamb

Send the lamb to the ruler of the land, from Sela, by way of the desert, to the mount of the daughter of Zion.  Like fleeing birds, like a scattered nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon.  “Give counsel; grant … Continue reading

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