Torrey’s New Topical Textbook

Were the servants of the Levites  Ezr 8:20.

Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites  Jos 9:27.

The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon  1Ki 9:20,21; Ezr 2:58.

With the priests and Levites

Had cities to reside in.  1Ch 9:2; Ezr 2:70.

Exempted from tribute.  Ezr 7:24.

Had chiefs or captains over them  Ne 11:21.

A large number of, returned from the captivity  Ezr 2:43-54; Ne 7:46-56,60.

Were zealous for the covenant  Ne 10:28,29.

The corruption of human nature requires  Joh 3:6; Ro 8:7,8.

None can enter heaven without  Joh 3:3.

Effected by

God.  Joh 1:13; 1Pe 1:3.

Christ.  1Jo 2:29.

The Holy Spirit.  Joh 3:6; Tit 3:5.

Through the instrumentality of

The word of God.  Jas 1:18; 1Pe 1:23.

The resurrection of Christ.  1Pe 1:3.

The ministry of the gospel.  1Co 4:15.

Is of the will of God  Jas 1:18.

Is of the mercy of God  Tit 3:5.

Is for the glory of God  Isa 43:7.

Described as

A new creation.  2Co 5:17; Ga 6:15; Eph 2:10.

Newness of life.  Ro 6:4.

A spiritual resurrection.  Ro 6:4-6; Eph 2:1,5; Col 2:12; 3:1.

A new heart.  Eze 36:26.

A new spirit.  Eze 11:19; Ro 7:6.

Putting on the new man.  Eph 4:24.

The inward man.  Ro 7:22; 2Co 4:16.

Circumcision of the heart.  De 30:6; Ro 2:29; Col 2:11.

Partaking of the divine nature.  2Pe 1:4.

The washing of regeneration.  Tit 3:5.

All saints partake of  Ro 8:16,17; 1Pe 2:2; 1Jo 5:1.

Produces

Likeness to God.  Eph 4:24; Col 3:10.

Likeness to Christ.  Ro 8:29; 2Co 3:18; 1Jo 3:2.

Knowledge of God.  Jer 24:7; Col 3:10.

Hatred of sin.  1Jo 3:9; 5:18.

Victory over the world.  1Jo 5:4.

Delight in God’s law.  Ro 7:22.

Evidenced by

Faith in Christ.  1Jo 5:1.

Righteousness.  1Jo 2:29.

Brotherly love.  1Jo 4:7.

Connected with adoption  Isa 43:6,7; Joh 1:12,13.

The ignorant cavil at  Joh 3:4.

Manner of effecting–Illustrated  Joh 3:8.

Preserves from Satan’s devices  1Jo 5:18.

The darkness first called  Ge 1:5.

Caused by God  Ps 104:20.

Belongs to God  Ps 74:16.

The heavenly bodies designed to separate day from  Ge 1:14.

The moon and stars designed to rule and give light by  Ge 1:16-18; Jer 31:35.

Commenced at sunset  Ge 28:11.

Continued until sunrise  Ps 104:22; Mt 28:1; Mr 16:2.

Regular succession of

Established by covenant.  Ge 8:22; Jer 33:20.

Ordained for the glory of God.  Ps 19:2.

Originally divided into three watches  La 2:19; Jdj 7:19; Ex 14:24.

Divided into four watches by the Romans  Lu 12:38; Mt 14:25; Mr 13:35.

Frequently

Exceeding dark.  Pr 7:9.

Cold and frosty.  Ge 31:40; Jer 36:30.

Accompanied by heavy dew.  Nu 11:9; Jdj 6:38,40; Job 29:19; Song 5:2.

Unsuitable for labour  Joh 9:4.

Unsuitable for travelling  Joh 11:10.

Designed for rest  Ps 104:23.

Wearisome to the afflicted  Job 7:3,4.

Favourable to the purposes of the wicked  Ge 31:39; Job 24:14,15; Ob 1:5; 1Th 5:2.

Wild beasts go forth in search of prey during  2Sa 21:10; Ps 104:21,22.

The Jews

Forbidden to keep the wages of servants during.  Le 19:13.

Forbidden to allow malefactors to hang during.  De 21:23.

In affliction spent, in sorrow and humiliation.  Ps 6:6; 30:5; Joe 1:13.

In affliction spent, in prayer.  Ps 22:2.

Often kept lamps burning during.  Pr 31:18.

Eastern shepherds watched over their flocks during  Ge 31:40; Lu 2:8.

Eastern fishermen continued their employment during  Lu 5:5; Joh 21:3.

God frequently

Revealed his will in.  Ge 31:24; 46:2; Nu 22:30; Da 7:2.

Visited his people in.  1Ki 3:5; Ps 17:3.

Executed his judgments in.  Ex 12:12; 2Ki 19:35; Job 27:20; Da 5:30.

Illustrative of

Spiritual darkness.  Ro 13:12.

Seasons of severe calamities.  Isa 21:12; Am 5:8.

Seasons of spiritual desertion.  Song 3:1.

Death.  Joh 9:4.

Empties itself into the Mediterranean Sea by seven streams  Isa 11:15.

Called

The river.  Ge 41:1,3.

The Egyptian sea.  Isa 11:15.

The stream of Egypt.  Isa 27:12.

Sihor.  Jos 13:3; Jer 2:18.

Abounded in

Crocodiles.  Eze 29:3.

Fish.  Ex 7:21; Eze 29:4.

Reeds and flags.  Isa 19:6,7.

Annual overflow of its banks alluded to  Jer 46:8; Am 8:8; 9:5.

The Egyptians

Took great pride in.  Eze 29:9.

Carried on extensive commerce by.  Isa 23:3.

Bathed in.  Ex 2:5.

Drank of.  Ex 7:21,24.

Punished by failure of its waters.  Isa 19:5,6.

Punished by destruction of its fish.  Isa 19:8.

Remarkable events connected with

Male children drowned in.  Ex 1:22.

Moses exposed on its banks.  Ex 2:3.

Its waters turned into blood.  Ex 7:15,20.

Miraculous generation of frogs.  Ex 8:3.

Origin and antiquity of  Ge 10:11.

Situated on the river Tigris  Na 2:6,8.

The ancient capital of Assyria  2Ki 19:36; Isa 37:37.

Called the bloody city  Na 3:1.

Described as

Great.  Jon 1:2; 3:2.

Extensive.  Jon 3:3.

Rich.  Na 2:9.

Strong.  Na 3:12.

Commercial.  Na 3:16.

Populous.  Jon 4:11.

Vile.  Na 1:14.

Wicked.  Jon 1:2.

Idolatrous.  Na 1:14.

Full of joy and carelessness.  Zep 2:15.

Full of lies and robbery.  Na 3:1.

Full of witchcraft.  Na 3:4.

Jonah sent to proclaim the destruction of  Jon 1:2; 3:1,2,4.

Inhabitants of, repented at Jonah’s preaching  Jon 3:5-9; Mt 12:41; Lu 11:32.

Destruction of, averted  Joh 3:10; 4:11.

Predictions respecting

Coming up of the Babylonish armies against.  Na 2:1-4; 3:2.

Destruction of its people.  Na 1:12; 3:3.

Spoiling of its treasures.  Na 2:9.

Destruction of its idols.  Na 1:14; 2:7.

Degradation and contempt put on.  Na 3:5-7; Zep 2:15.

Utter destruction.  Na 1:8,9.

Complete desolation.  Zep 2:13-15.

Feebleness of its people.  Na 3:13.

Being taken while people were drunk.  Na 1:10; 3:11.

Captivity of its people.  Na 3:10.