LXX Concordance for ἀνθρώπων

This is the document containing the family[fn] records of Adam.[fn] On the day that God created man,[fn] he made him in the likeness of God;

the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves.

The Nephilim[fn] were on the earth both in those days and afterward, when the sons of God came to the daughters of mankind, who bore children to them. They were the powerful men of old, the famous men.

When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, he said to himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of human beings, even though the inclination of the human heart is evil from youth onward. And I will never again strike down every living thing as I have done.

Then the LORD came down to look over the city and the tower that the humans[fn] were building.

“I am standing here at a spring. Let the young woman[fn] who comes out to draw water, and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jug,'

“Your name will no longer be Jacob,” he said. “It will be Israel[fn] because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.”

Joseph commanded his steward, “Fill the men's bags with as much food as they can carry, and put each one's silver at the top of his bag.

They had not gone very far from the city when Joseph said to his steward, “Get up. Pursue the men, and when you overtake them, say to them, ‘Why have you repaid evil for good?

“Impose heavier work on the men. Then they will be occupied with it and not pay attention to deceptive words.”

“When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of humans and the firstborn of livestock. That is why I sacrifice to the LORD all the firstborn of the womb that are males, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.'

“No person who has been set apart for destruction is to be ransomed; he must be put to death.

Only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive of those men who went to scout out the land.

“Furthermore, you didn't bring us to a land flowing with milk and honey or give us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? We will not come! ”

He warned the community, “Get away now from the tents of these wicked men. Don't touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.”

“If these men die naturally as all people would, and suffer the fate of all, then the LORD has not sent me.

“The firstborn of every living thing, human or animal, presented to the LORD belongs to you. But you must certainly redeem a human firstborn, and redeem the firstborn of an unclean animal.

Then the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, “Go with the men, but you are to say only what I tell you.” So Balaam went with Balak's officials.

“Set aside a tribute for the LORD from what belongs to the fighting men who went out to war: one out of every five hundred people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats.

“From the Israelites' half, take one out of every fifty from the people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats, all the livestock, and give them to the Levites who perform the duties of[fn] the LORD's tabernacle.”

and 32,000 people, all the females who had not gone to bed with a man.

and from the 16,000 people,

the tribute to the LORD was 32 people.

and 16,000 people.

“And here you, a brood of sinners, stand in your ancestors' place adding even more to the LORD's burning anger against Israel.

“There you will worship man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see, hear, eat, or smell.

“If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty.

“I would have said: I will cut them to pieces[fn]

and blot out the memory of them from mankind,

But the grapevine said to them,

“Should I stop giving my wine

that cheers both God and man,

and rule over trees? ”

Samson told her, “If they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I will become weak and be like any other man.”

He told her, “If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be like any other man.”

Then Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me all along and told me lies! Tell me how you can be tied up.”

He told her, “If you weave the seven braids on my head into the fabric on a loom ​— ​”[fn]

There was no one to rescue them because it was far from Sidon and they had no alliance with anyone. It was in a valley that belonged to Beth-rehob. They rebuilt the city and lived in it.

By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.

“Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant: If it is the LORD who has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. But if it is people, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD, for today they have banished me from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go and worship other gods.'

“I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a rod of men and blows from mortals.

Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

But will God indeed live on earth?

Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain you,

much less this temple I have built.

may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,

and may you forgive, act, and give to everyone

according to all their ways, since you know each heart,

for you alone know every human heart,

The man of God cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD: “Altar, altar, this is what the LORD says, ‘A son will be born to the house of David, named Josiah, and he will sacrifice on you the priests of the high places who are burning incense on you. Human bones will be burned on you.' ”

They have thrown their gods into the fire, for they were not gods but made by human hands ​— ​wood and stone. So they have destroyed them.

He broke the sacred pillars into pieces, cut down the Asherah poles, then filled their places with human bones.

He slaughtered on the altars all the priests of those high places, and he burned human bones on the altars. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

David answered Gad, “I'm in anguish. Please, let me fall into the LORD's hands because his mercies are very great, but don't let me fall into human hands.”

But will God indeed live on earth with humans?

Even heaven, the highest heaven, cannot contain you,

much less this temple I have built.

may you hear in heaven, your dwelling place,

and may you forgive and give to everyone[fn]

according to all their ways, since you know each heart,

for you alone know the human heart,

They spoke against the God of Jerusalem like they had spoken against the gods of the peoples of the earth, which were made by human hands.

The drinking was according to royal decree: “There are no restrictions.” The king had ordered every wine steward in his household to serve whatever each person wanted.

If I have sinned, what have I done to you,

Watcher of humanity?

Why have you made me your target,

so that I have become a burden to you?[fn]

Whatever he tears down cannot be rebuilt;

whoever he imprisons cannot be released.

Were you the first human ever born,

or were you brought forth before the hills?

he uncovers their ears

and terrifies them[fn] with warnings,

For his eyes watch over a man's ways,

and he observes all his steps.

How long, exalted ones,[fn] will my honor be insulted?

How long will you love what is worthless

and pursue a lie?Selah

The LORD is in his holy temple;

the LORD ​— ​his throne is in heaven.

His eyes watch;

his gaze[fn] examines everyone.[fn]

Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains;

the loyal have disappeared from the human race.[fn]

The wicked prowl[fn] all around,

and what is worthless is exalted by the human race.

The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race[fn]

to see if there is one who is wise,

one who seeks God.

Concerning what people do:

by the words from your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

You will wipe their progeny from the earth

and their offspring from the human race.[fn]

How great is your goodness,

which you have stored up for those who fear you.

In the presence of everyone[fn] you have acted

for those who take refuge in you.

The LORD looks down from heaven;

he observes everyone.

How priceless your faithful love is, God!

People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

You are the most handsome of men;[fn]

grace flows from your lips.

Therefore God has blessed you forever.

both low and high,

rich and poor together.

God looks down from heaven on the human race[fn]

to see if there is one who is wise,

one who seeks God.

I am surrounded by lions;

I lie down among devouring lions —

people whose teeth are spears and arrows,

whose tongues are sharp swords.

Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones?[fn]

Do you judge people fairly?

Common people are only a vapor;

important people, an illusion.

Together on a scale,

they weigh less than[fn] a vapor.

Come and see the wonders of God;

his acts for humanity[fn] are awe-inspiring.

They are not in trouble like others;

they are not afflicted like most people.

Remember how short my life is.

Have you created everyone for nothing?

You return mankind to the dust,

saying, “Return, descendants of Adam.”

The LORD knows the thoughts of mankind;

they are futile.

He causes grass to grow for the livestock

and provides crops for man to cultivate,

producing food from the earth,

Let them give thanks to the LORD

for his faithful love

and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Let them give thanks to the LORD

for his faithful love

and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Let them give thanks to the LORD

for his faithful love

and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Let them give thanks to the LORD

for his faithful love

and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Their idols are silver and gold,

made by human hands.

The heavens are the LORD's,[fn]

but the earth he has given to the human race.

Redeem me from human oppression,

and I will keep your precepts.

The idols of the nations are of silver and gold,

made by human hands.

Protect me, LORD,

from the power of the wicked.

Keep me safe from violent men

who plan to make me stumble.[fn]

informing all people of your mighty acts

and of the glorious splendor of your[fn] kingdom.

Do not trust in nobles,

in a son of man,[fn] who cannot save.

Then you will find favor and high regard

with God and people.

“People, I call out to you;

my cry is to the children of Adam.

“I was rejoicing in his inhabited world,

delighting in the children of Adam.

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD — 

how much more, human hearts.

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,

but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

The LORD's lamp sheds light on a person's life,[fn]

searching the innermost parts.[fn]

A wicked person desires evil;

he has no consideration[fn] for his neighbor.

for destruction will come suddenly from them;

who knows what distress these two can bring?

As water reflects the face,

so the heart reflects the person.

I am more stupid than any other person,[fn]

and I lack a human's ability to understand.

There is a generation whose teeth are swords,

whose fangs are knives,

devouring the oppressed from the land

and the needy from among mankind.

The pride of mankind[fn] will be humbled,

and human loftiness will be brought low;

the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.

The pride of mankind will be brought low,

and human loftiness will be humbled;

the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.

I will hand over Egypt to harsh masters,

and a strong king will rule it.

This is the declaration of the Lord GOD of Armies.

Therefore, a strong people will honor you.

The cities of violent nations will fear you.

The Lord said:

These people approach me with their speeches

to honor me with lip-service,[fn]

yet their hearts are far from me,

and human rules direct their worship of me.[fn]

The humble will have joy

after joy in the LORD,

and the poor people will rejoice

in the Holy One of Israel.

But he also is wise and brings disaster.

He does not go back on what he says;

he will rise up against the house of the wicked

and against the allies of evildoers.

Then Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah said to the royal spokesman, “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic, since we understand it. Don't speak to us in Hebrew[fn] within earshot of the people who are on the wall.”

They have thrown their gods into the fire, for they were not gods but made from wood and stone by human hands. So they have destroyed them.

Look, all its worshipers will be put to shame,

and the craftsmen are humans.

They all will assemble and stand;

they all will be startled and put to shame.

Listen to me, you who know righteousness,

the people in whose heart is my instruction:

do not fear disgrace by men,

and do not be shattered by their taunts.

Just as many were appalled at you[fn] —

his appearance was so disfigured

that he did not look like a man,

and his form did not resemble a human being —

“As they leave, they will see the dead bodies of those who have rebelled against me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never go out, and they will be a horror to all humanity.”

“Speak as follows: ‘This is what the LORD declares: Human corpses will fall like manure on the surface of the field, like newly cut grain after the reaper with no one to gather it.

“the one great in counsel and powerful in action. Your eyes are on all the ways of the children of men[fn] in order to reward each person according to his ways and as the result of his actions.

“Fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, ‘It's a desolation without people or animals; it has been handed over to the Chaldeans! '

“The people coming to fight the Chaldeans will fill the houses with the corpses of their own men that I strike down in my wrath and fury. I have hidden my face from this city because of all their evil.

“This is what the LORD says: In this place, which you say is a ruin, without people or animals ​— ​that is, in Judah's cities and Jerusalem's streets that are a desolation without people, without inhabitants, and without animals ​— ​there will be heard again

The officials then said to the king, “This man ought to die, because he is weakening the morale[fn] of the warriors who remain in this city and of all the people by speaking to them in this way. This man is not pursuing the welfare of this people, but their harm.”

King Zedekiah swore to Jeremiah in private, “As the LORD lives, who has given us this life, I will not kill you or hand you over to these men who intend to take your life.”

“But I will rescue you on that day ​— ​this is the LORD's declaration ​— ​and you will not be handed over to the men you dread.

The LORD of Armies has sworn by himself:

I will fill you up with men as with locusts,

and they will sing the victory song over you.

The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.

“The sound of a carefree crowd was there. Drunkards[fn] from the desert were brought in, along with common men. They put bracelets on the women's hands and beautiful tiaras on their heads.

“Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves[fn] and bronze utensils for your goods.

“This happened so that no trees planted beside water would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and so that no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the underworld, among the people[fn] who descend to the Pit.

“So the ruined cities will be filled with a flock of people, just as Jerusalem is filled with a flock of sheep for sacrifice[fn] during its appointed festivals. Then they will know that I am the LORD.' ”

“Wherever people live ​— ​or wild animals, or birds of the sky ​— ​he has handed them over to you and made you ruler over them all. You are the head of gold.

“You saw the iron mixed with clay ​— ​the peoples will mix with one another[fn] but will not hold together, just as iron does not mix with fired clay.

“Let his mind be changed from that of a human,

and let him be given the mind of an animal

for seven periods of time.[fn][fn]

“You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals. You will feed on grass like cattle and be drenched with dew from the sky for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.

“You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.”

“He was driven away from people, his mind was like an animal's, he lived with the wild donkeys, he was fed grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky until he acknowledged that the Most High God is ruler over human kingdoms and sets anyone he wants over them.

Even if they raise children,

I will bereave them of each one.

Yes, woe to them when I depart from them!

I led them with human cords,

with ropes of love.

To them I was like one

who eases the yoke from their jaws;

I bent down to give them food.

The grapevine is dried up,

and the fig tree is withered;

the pomegranate, the date palm, and the apple —

all the trees of the orchard ​— ​have withered.

Indeed, human joy has dried up.

so that they may possess

the remnant of Edom

and all the nations

that bear my name[fn] —

this is the declaration of the LORD; he will do this.

“So may I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than a hundred twenty thousand people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, as well as many animals? ”

I will indeed gather all of you, Jacob;

I will collect the remnant of Israel.

I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,

like a flock in the middle of its pasture.

It will be noisy with people.

He will be their peace.

When Assyria invades our land,

when it marches against our fortresses,

we will raise against it seven shepherds,

even eight leaders of men.

Then the remnant of Jacob

will be among many peoples

like dew from the LORD,

like showers on the grass,

which do not wait for anyone

or linger for mankind.

The shields of his[fn] warriors are dyed red;

the valiant men are dressed in scarlet.

The fittings of the chariot flash like fire

on the day of its battle preparations,

and the spears are brandished.

Since you have plundered many nations,

all the peoples who remain will plunder you —

because of human bloodshed

and violence against lands, cities,

and all who live in them.

For your violence against Lebanon

will overwhelm you;

the destruction of animals will terrify you[fn]

because of your human bloodshed and violence

against lands, cities, and all who live in them.

He said to him, “Run and tell this young man: Jerusalem will be inhabited without walls because of the number of people and animals in it.”

“For prior to those days neither people nor animals had wages. There was no safety from the enemy for anyone who came or went, for I turned everyone against his neighbor.

who covers the sky with clouds,

prepares rain for the earth,

and causes grass to grow on the hills.