Quotes about Meaning

I saw every work of God, and that a man is unable to comprehend the work that is done under the sun. Despite his efforts to search it out, he cannot find its meaning; even if the wise man claims to know, he is unable to comprehend.

Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.

Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.

Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich.

What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.”

Then Jeremiah commanded Baruch, “I am restricted; I cannot enter the house of the LORD;

“What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge’?

Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’”

Then the people asked me, “Won’t you tell us what these things you are doing mean to us?”

When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you explain to us what you mean by these?’

The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!