Language-specific Insights

All people are grass . . .

For “All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever,” see 1 Peter 1:24 and 1 Peter 1:25.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “All flesh is grass; all the glory of man is like the flower of grass. The grass has withered, and the flower has fallen, but the word of our God remains forever.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Toward the scorners he is scornful . . .

For “Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.” see James 4:6.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “The Lord resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

With the LORD on my side I do not fear

For the phrase “With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can mortals do to me?” see Hebrews 12:15.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “The Lord is a helper to me; I will not fear what a person may do to me.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

a root sprouting poisonous and bitter growth

For the phrase “a root sprouting poisonous and bitter growth,” see Hebrews 12:15.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “a root growing up with gall and bitterness.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

The wisdom of their wise shall perish . . .

For the phrase “The wisdom of their wise shall perish, and the discernment of the discerning shall be hidden,” see 1 Corinthians 1:19.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “I will (…) destroy the wisdom
of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will hide” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights

For the phrase “Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights” see Matthew 12:40.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates to English as “Jonah was in the belly of the sea monster three days and three nights.'” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

that you are justified in your sentence . . .

For the phrases “so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment,” see Romans 3:4.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “that you may be justified in your words and be victorious when you go to law.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

my name is despised

For the phrase “continually, all day long, my name is despised,” see Romans 2:24.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “my name is continually blasphemed among
the nations.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)