Löydetty 1915 Tulokset: Coming Of The Lord
just as dawn was breaking. This was achieved, thanks to the protection which the Lord granted Judas. (2 Maccabees 13, 17)
When the Jews heard that Nicanor was coming and that the foreigners were about to attack, they sprinkled dust over themselves and made supplication to him who had established his people for ever and who never failed to support his own heritage by direct manifestations. (2 Maccabees 14, 15)
'O Lord in need of nothing, it has pleased you that the Temple where you dwell should be here with us. (2 Maccabees 14, 35)
Now, therefore, holy Lord of all holiness, preserve for ever from all profanation this House, so newly purified.' (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
When they answered, 'The living Lord himself, the Heavenly Sovereign, has ordered the observance of the seventh day,' (2 Maccabees 15, 4)
Maccabaeus remained firm in his confident conviction that the Lord would stand by him. (2 Maccabees 15, 7)
Everyone now awaited the coming issue. The enemy had already concentrated their forces and stood formed up in order of battle, with the elephants drawn up in a strategic position and the cavalry disposed on the wings. (2 Maccabees 15, 20)
Maccabaeus took note of these masses confronting him, the glittering array of armour and the fierce aspect of the elephants; then, raising his hands to heaven, he called on the Lord who works miracles, in the knowledge that it is not by force of arms but as he sees fit to decide, that victory is granted by him to such as deserve it. (2 Maccabees 15, 21)
At this, everyone sent blessings heavenwards to the glorious Lord, saying, 'Blessed be he who has preserved his holy place from pollution!' (2 Maccabees 15, 34)
He hung Nicanor's head from the Citadel, a clear and evident sign to all of the help of the Lord. (2 Maccabees 15, 35)
And look, a woman is coming to meet him, dressed like a prostitute, false of heart. (Proverbs 7, 10)
POET: What is this coming up from the desert like a column of smoke, breathing of myrrh and frankincense and every exotic perfume? (Song of Solomon 3, 6)
