Quotes about Peoples
The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel.
— Ezra 6:21
His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray.
— Isaiah 30:28
All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”
— Isaiah 43:9
It is not without reason that the Evangelist is careful to tell us the smallest details. For these two disciples signify two peoples, the Jews [by John] and the Gentiles [by Peter].
— St. Thomas Aquinas
The worship of God....should be free at table, in private rooms, downstairs, upstairs, at home, abroad, in all places, by all peoples, at all times
— Martin Luther
The goal of missions is the gladness of the peoples in the greatness of God.
— John Piper
and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’
— Genesis 48:4
The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah
— Psalm 87:6
Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you.
— Deuteronomy 4:27
May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.
— Genesis 28:3
We will learn in this chapter of 1 Kings 17 the amazing and surprising ways God supplies our needs. But it also demonstrates God's love for all peoples, not only Israel.
— RT Kendall
Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you.
— Deuteronomy 28:10