Eloquent words bible12/15/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() In the mystery of his sovereign grace, he will glorify himself in the hearts of others sometimes in spite of, and sometimes because of, the words we have. And God invites us to create our own eloquent phrases for his name’s sake, not ours. Receiving a gift is like getting a rare gemstone any way you look at it, you see beauty refracted. That word in the Bible is pervasively eloquent words are put together in a way to give great impact. A bribe is like a lucky charm whoever gives one will prosper We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders. Thus being exhorted with the words of Judas, which were very good, and proper to stir up the courage, and strengthen the hearts of the young men, they resolved to fight, and to set upon them manfully: that valour might decide the matter, because the holy city, and the temple were in danger. Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool even less are lies fitting for a ruler. ![]() They felt so brave and strong that they decided to rush out of camp and fight Nicanor's troops in hand-to-hand combat, in order to protect the city, the holy things, and the temple.Įncouraged by Judas’ words, so noble and capable of instilling valor and stirring young hearts to courage, they determined not merely to march, but to charge gallantly and decide the issue by hand-to-hand combat with the utmost courage, since city, sanctuary and temple were in danger. Eloquent 1,G3052, logios an adjective, from logos, a word,' primarily meant 'learned, a man skilled in literature and the arts.' In the AV of Acts 18:24, it is translated 'eloquent,' said of Apollos the RV is almost certainly right in translating it 'learned. So the Jews made up their minds not to waste any time, but to make a daring attack against the enemy and bravely decide their fate in hand-to-hand combat.Įncouraged by the words of Judas, so noble and so effective in arousing valor and awaking courage 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.Įveryone, young and old, was encouraged by what Judas had said. Their city, their religion, and their Temple were in danger. The eloquent words that Judas spoke encouraged everyone to be brave, and inspired boys to fight like men. Now it is especially necessary for the man who is bound to speak wisely, even though he cannot speak eloquently, to retain in memory the words of Scripture. ![]()
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