Znaleziono 1516 Wyniki dla: Holy City
When the latter became aware that he had been cleverly outwitted by the man, he went to the great and holy temple while the priests were offering the customary sacrifices, and commanded them to hand the man over. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
so now, O holy One, Lord of all holiness, keep undefiled for ever this house that has been so recently purified." (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
And Onias spoke, saying, "This is a man who loves the brethren and prays much for the people and the holy city, Jeremiah, the prophet of God." (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
"Take this holy sword, a gift from God, with which you will strike down your adversaries." (2 Maccabees 15, 16)
Encouraged by the words of Judas, so noble and so effective in arousing valor and awaking manliness in the souls of the young, they determined not to carry on a campaign but to attack bravely, and to decide the matter, by fighting hand to hand with all courage, because the city and the sanctuary and the temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
And those who had to remain in the city were in no little distress, being anxious over the encounter in the open country. (2 Maccabees 15, 19)
By the might of thy arm may these blasphemers who come against thy holy people be struck down." With these words he ended his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
He showed them the vile Nicanor's head and that profane man's arm, which had been boastfully stretched out against the holy house of the Almighty; (2 Maccabees 15, 32)
This, then, is how matters turned out with Nicanor. And from that time the city has been in the possession of the Hebrews. So I too will here end my story. (2 Maccabees 15, 37)
on the top of the walls she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: (Proverbs 1, 21)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. (Proverbs 9, 10)
A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. (Proverbs 10, 15)
