Topical Bible

Browse topics and themes across the Bible

Found 52 topics for "worship"

AFFECTIONS -Should be supremely set upon God DEU 6:5; MRK 12:30 -Should be set upon the commandments of God PSA 19:8-10; 119:20,97, AHAZ …2CH 28:21 -Visits Damascus, obtains a novel pattern of an altar, which he substitutes for the altar in the temple ALTAR …1KI 18:31,32 -Mosaic commandments prescribing the construction of EXO 20:24-26; DEU 27:5-7; JOS 8:30,31 -See EZK 43:13 AMUSEMENTS AND WORLDLY PLEASURES -Belong to the works of the flesh GAL 5:19,21 -Are transitory JOB 21:12,13; HEB 11:25 -Vain ECC 2:11 -Choke the word of ANGEL (a spirit) …1; NEH 9:6; COL 1:16 -Of different orders ISA 6:2; 1TH 4:16; 1PE 3:22; Jude 1:9; REV 12:7 -Immortal LUK 20:36 ANGER …Elihu, because JOB had beaten his friends in argument JOB 32:3 -Moab ISA 16:6 -Nebuchadnezzar, on account of ANTEDILUVIANS -Worship God GEN 4:3,4,26 -Occupations of GEN 4:2,3,20-22 -Arts of GEN 4:2,3,20-22; 6:14-22 -Enoch prophesies to Jude 1: BAAL …18:18; 19:18 -Under Jehoram 2KI 3:2 -By the Jews 2KI 21:3; 2CH 22:2-4; 24:7; 28:2; 33:3 -Jeremiah expost BAJITH -A place of idolatrous worship in Moab ISA 15:2 BEER-SHEBA …2SA 24:7 -Afterward assigned to Simeon JOS 19:2,9; 1CH 4:28 -Two sons of Samuel were judges at 1SA 8:2 - BETH-EL …justice held at -By Deborah JDG 4:5 -By Samuel 1SA 7:16 -Tabernacle at, and called HOUSE OF GO BOWING -In worship 2CH 7:3 -See WORSHIP, ATTITUDES IN CALF …el and Dan by Jeroboam 1KI 12:28-33; 2KI 10:29 -Worshiped by Jehu 2KI 10:29 -Prophecies against the golden calves at Be CHILDREN …el 2KI 2:23,24 -Samaritans' descendants 2KI 17:41 -Adrammelech and Sharezer 2KI 19:37; 2CH 32:21 -Amon 2 CHURCH …2:47; 5:14; 11:24 -Unity of ROM 12:5; 1CO 10:17; 12:12; GAL 3:28; EPH 4:4 -Privileges of PSA 36:8; 87:5 CREEPING THINGS -A general term for animals GEN 1:26; LEV 11:20-23,29-31,42; PSA 104:20,25; ROM 1:23 -Unclean LEV 5:2; 11:20,29-44; DEU DEMONS -Worship of LEV 17:7; DEU 32:17; 2CH 11:15; PSA 106:37; MAT 4:9; LUK 4:7; 1CO 10:20,21; 1TI 4:1; REV 13:4 -Worship of, f DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD …the Amalekites 1SA 15; 28:18 -Of David, in his adultery, and in arranging for the death of Uriah 2SA 12:9 -Of FAITH …battle against the Edomites 2CH 25:7-10 -Hezekiah 2KI 18:5; 19; 20:1-11 -Daniel, in the lions' den DAN 6 FALSEHOOD …Princes of Israel, when they went to Jeremiah for a vision from the Lord JER 42:20 -Herod the Great, to the wise m FAMILY -OF SAINTS -Blessed PSA 128:3,6 -Should be taught God's word DEU 4:9,10 -Worship God together 1CO 16:19 GERIZIM -Mount of blessing DEU 11:29; 27:12; JOS 8:33 -Jotham addresses the Shechemites from, against the conspiracy of Abimelec HARP -A stringed instrument of music ISA 38:20; EZK 33:32; HAB 3:19 -With three strings (margin) 1SA 18:6 -Ten strings PSA 33 HEZEKIAH …King of Judah 2KI 16:20; 18:1,2; 1CH 3:13; 2CH 29:1; MAT 1:9 -Religious zeal of 2CH 29; 30; 31 -Purges the na HIGH PLACES -A term used to describe places of worship GEN 12:8; 22:2,14; 31:54; 1SA 9:12; 2SA 24:25; 1KI 3:2,4; 18:30,38; 1CH 16:39 HOMAGE -Refused by Peter ACT 10:26 -Paul and Barnabas ACT 14:11-18 -By the angel seen by John in his vision REV 19:10; 22:8,9 - HOUSE -Built of -Stone LEV 14:40-45; ISA 9:10; AMO 5:11 -Brick GEN 11:3; EXO 1:11-14; ISA 9:10 -Wood So 1:17; I INCENSE …by Nadab and Abihu in an unauthorized manner LEV 10:1,2 -Korah, Dathan, and Abiram NUM 16:16-35 -By Uzziah 2CH 26:16-21 ISRAEL …1-3 -The mourning of, when God refused to lead them EXO 33:4-10 -Tables renewed EXO 34 -Pattern for the KNIFE -An edged tool used by Abraham in offering Isaac GEN 22:6 -Of the temple, returned from Babylon EZR 1:9 -Used for sharpe MOON -Created by God GEN 1:16; PSA 8:3; 136:7-9 -Its light JOB 31:26; ECC 12:2; So 6:10; JER 31:35; 1CO 15:41 -Its influences MOUNTAIN …the site of the temple (later in the time of Solomon) GEN 22:2 -See ZION -Mount Horeb appointed as a place for the Isra NADAB …Son of Aaron EXO 6:23 -Called to Mount Sinai with Moses and Aaron to worship EXO 24:1,9,10 -Set apart to prie NIGHT -General scriptures concerning GEN 1:5,16,18 -Meditations in PSA 19:2; 77:6; 119:148; 139:11 -Worship in PSA 134:1 -Jesu NYMPHAS -(A Christian of Laodicea) -House of, used as a place of worship COL 4:15 PAUL …the Jews and non-Jews; is persecuted; escapes to Lystra; goes to Derbe ACT 14:1-6 -Heals an immobile man ACT 14:8-10 -T PSALTERY -(A harp) -Used in religious services 2SA 6:5; 1CH 13:8; 16:5; 25:1,5,6; 2CH 29:25; PSA 33:2; 57:8; 71:22; 81:2; 92:3; 1 RULERS …35 -Cyrus, in emancipating the Jews EZR 1 -Darius, in advancing the rebuilding of the temple EZR 6:1-12 STARS -Created by God GEN 1:16; JOB 26:13; PSA 8:3; 33:6; 136:7,9; AMO 5:8 -Differ in splendor 1CO 15:41 -Worship of, forbidde SUN -Created GEN 1:14-18; PSA 74:16; 136:7; JER 31:35 -Rising and setting of ECC 1:5 -Diurnal motion of PSA 19:4,6 -Worship TABERNACLE …Levites concerning -See LEVITES -Defilement of, punished LEV 15:31; NUM 19:13,20; EZK 5:11; 23:38 -Duties of the p TEMPLE …the temple security guard) LUK 22:52; ACT 4:1; 5:24,26 -Judas casts down the pieces of silver in MAT 27:5 -Cu TENT …20:1; 1KI 12:16 -By the Midianites JDG 6:5 -By Cushites HAB 3:7 -By Arabians ISA 13:20 -By shepherds ISA 38:12; JER 6:3 THANKFULNESS …8; COL 3:17; HEB 13:15 -In the name of Christ EPH 5:20 -On behalf of God' s servants 2CO 1:11 -In privat TRUMPET …28 -At the anointing of kings 1KI 1:34,39; 2KI 9:13; 11:14 -At the dedication of Solomon' s temple 2CH 5:12,13; 7:6 -In TRUTH -Saints should worship God in JHN 4:24; with PSA 145:18 -Serve God in JOS 24:14; 1SA 12:24 -Walk in the presence of God VANITY …6,7; 6:20; 2TI 2:14,16; TIT 3:9 -The conduct of the ungodly is 1PE 1:18 -The religion of hypocrites is JAS 1:26 -The wo WHOREDOM -Licentious rites of, in idolatrous worship LEV 19:29; DEU 31:16; JDG 2:17; 2KI 9:22 -See IDOLATRY -FIGURATIVE EZK 16; 2 WICKED (PEOPLE) …5 -Spirit of God withdrawn from GEN 6:3; HOS 4:17-19; ROM 1:24,26,28 -Hate the righteous MAT 5:11,12; LUK 6:22,23 -Wors WOMEN …of NUM 30:3-16 -When jealously charged with infidelity, their guilt or innocence was to be determined by an ordeal NUM WORSHIP -To be rendered only to God EXO 20:3; DEU 5:7; 6:13; MAT 4:10; LUK 4:8; ACT 10:26; 14:15; COL 2:18; REV 19:10; 22:8 -Of ZION …2 -Removed from, to Solomon' s temple on Mount Moriah 1KI 8:1; 2CH 5:2; with 3:1 -Collectively, the place, the for

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nave's Topical Bible?

Nave's Topical Bible is a comprehensive index of Scripture references organized by topic. It was compiled by Orville J. Nave (1841–1917), a chaplain in the United States Army, who spent 14 years categorizing virtually every verse in the Bible under over 5,000 subject headings.

Who was Orville J. Nave?

Orville James Nave was a U.S. Army chaplain and biblical scholar. He devoted 14 years of his life to creating the Topical Bible while serving in the military. His work, first published in 1896, remains one of the most widely used Bible reference tools to this day.

How is the Topical Bible different from a concordance?

A concordance lists every occurrence of a specific word in the Bible. The Topical Bible groups passages by theme or subject, even when different words are used. For example, searching "courage" in a concordance finds only that word, but the Topical Bible also includes related passages about bravery, boldness, and fearlessness.

How many topics does this Topical Bible contain?

This edition contains over 5,319 topics, covering people, places, doctrines, virtues, vices, events, objects, and abstract concepts found throughout the Bible — from Genesis to Revelation.

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You can browse topics alphabetically using the A-Z index, or search for a specific topic using the search bar. Click on any topic to see all the Scripture references grouped under it, often with sub-categories for more detailed study.

What is the Topical Bible useful for?

It is an essential tool for Bible study, sermon preparation, teaching, and personal devotion. If you want to know what the Bible says about a particular subject — such as love, forgiveness, prayer, or justice — the Topical Bible gathers all relevant passages in one place.

Can I use it for sermon or lesson preparation?

Absolutely. Pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders frequently use Nave's Topical Bible to quickly find all Scripture passages related to a sermon topic, saving hours of manual searching.

Are the references from the Old Testament, New Testament, or both?

The Topical Bible draws references from both the Old and New Testaments. Each topic may include passages spanning the entire Bible, giving a comprehensive view of what Scripture teaches on that subject.

Is the Topical Bible the same as a Bible dictionary?

No. A Bible dictionary provides definitions and historical context for terms, people, and places. The Topical Bible organizes actual Scripture references by subject without adding commentary — it lets the Bible speak for itself.

What types of topics are covered?

Topics range from theological concepts (grace, redemption, prophecy) to practical subjects (money, marriage, parenting), from people (Abraham, David, Paul) to places (Jerusalem, Babylon, Egypt), and from virtues (faith, hope, love) to warnings (idolatry, pride, hypocrisy).

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Yes. Originally published in 1896, Nave's Topical Bible is in the public domain and freely available for anyone to use, study, and distribute.

How can I get the most out of this tool?

Start by searching for a topic that interests you. Read the grouped Scripture references to understand the Bible's full teaching on that subject. Use the cross-references to explore related topics. Combine it with the Concordance and Strong's Lexicon for deeper word-level study.