General scriptures concerning: PSA 44:22; MAT 10:21,22,39; 16:25; 23:34,35; 24:9; MRK 13:12; LUK 9:24; 11:50; 21:16,17; JHN 12:25; ROM 8:36; 1CO 13:3; REV 6:9-11; 11:7-12; 12:11; 16:6; 17:6
See PERSECUTION
INSTANCES OF: Abel (GEN 4:3-8), Prophets by Jezebel (1KI 18:4,13), Zechariah (2CH 24:21,22), John the Baptist (MRK 6:18-28), Jesus, Stephen (ACT 7:58-60), James (ACT 12:2), Prophets (MAT 22:6; 23:35; ROM 11:3; 1TH 2:15; HEB 11:32-37)
A stamp used for signifying documents: Given as a pledge (GEN 38:18), Engraved (EXO 28:11,21,36; 39:6,14,30; 2TI 2:19), Decrees signified by (1KI 21:8; EST 8:8), Documents sealed with: Covenants (NEH 9:38; 10:1; ISA 8:16), Decrees (EST 8:8; DAN 6:9), Deeds (JER 32:10), Treasures (DEU 32:34), Lion's den (DAN 6:17), Jesus' grave (MAT 27:66), Circumcision as seal of righteousness (ROM 4:11)
FIGURATIVE: Of secrecy (DAN 12:9; REV 5:1), Of certainty of divine approval (JHN 6:27; ROM 15:28; 2CO 1:22; EPH 1:13; 4:30; REV 7:3,4)
An amphibious animal (skins for tabernacle covering)
Also FEAST OF INGATHERING, Instituted (EXO 23:16; 34:22; LEV 23:34-43), Design (LEV 23:42,43), Law read every 7th year (DEU 31:10-12; NEH 8:18), After captivity (EZR 3:4; NEH 8:14-18), By Jesus (JHN 7:2,14), Omitted (NEH 8:17), Penalty for non-observance (ZEC 14:16-19)