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Afflictions

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Afflictions of the Wicked, the
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Affliction

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Affliction

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Afflict

Morrish Bible Dictionary

Affliction

Vines' Expository Dictionary

Afflict, Affliction

Humbled, to Be; Afflicted

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Affliction

Common to all (Job 5:7; 14:1; Psalm 34:19 ); are for the good of men (James 1:2,3,12; 2 co 12:7 ) and the glory of God (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Peter 4:14 ), and are to be borne with patience by the Lord's people (Psalm 94:12; Proverbs 3:12 ). They are all directed by God (Lamentations 3:33 ), and will result in the everlasting good of his people (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ) in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:35-39 ).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Afflictions'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/afflictions.html. 1897.

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Afflictions