Chain Study Through the Bible
Prudence
Trace the theme of Prudence chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to James.
78
Verses
26
Books
16
Old Testament
10
New Testament
34
Sub-topics
The Chain of Prudence Through Scripture
Old Testament16 books
Genesis
Old Testament3 referencesGenesis 32:3-21-- Jacob, in his conduct toward Esau
Genesis 34:5,30-- Jacob, toward his sons, after Dinah' s defilement
Genesis 41:33-57-- Joseph, in the affairs of Egypt
Jacob, in his conduct toward EsauJacob, toward his sons, after Dinah' s defilementJoseph, in the affairs of Egypt
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 18:17-23-- Jethro' s advice to Moses
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 22:10-34-- The Israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes
1 Samuel
Old Testament4 references1 Samuel 11:13-- Saul, in not killing the Jabesh-gileadites
1 Samuel 18:5-30-- David, in his conduct toward Saul
1 Samuel 25:18-31-- Abigail, in averting David' s anger
1 Samuel 29-- Achish, in dismissing David
Saul, in not killing the Jabesh-gileaditesDavid, in his conduct toward SaulAbigail, in averting David' s angerAchish, in dismissing David
2 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference2 Samuel 15:33-37-- David, in overthrowing Ahithophel' s shrewd advice
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 12:7-- Rehoboam' s advisers
1 Kings 19:3,4-- Elijah, in his escape from Jezebel
Rehoboam' s advisersElijah, in his escape from Jezebel
2 Kings
Old Testament1 reference2 Kings 7:12,13-- Jehoram, in suspecting a Syrian stratagem
Nehemiah
Old Testament2 referencesNehemiah 2:12-16-- Nehemiah, in conduct of affairs at Jerusalem
Nehemiah 4:13-23-- Nehemiah, in conduct of affairs at Jerusalem
Job
Old Testament1 referenceJob 34:3,4-- General scriptures concerning
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 39:1-- General scriptures concerning
Psalms 112:5-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs
Old Testament20 referencesProverbs 6:1,2-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs 8:12-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs 11:13,15,29-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs 12:8,16,23-- General scriptures concerning
Proverbs 13:16-- General scriptures concerning
+ 15 more references
Ecclesiastes
Old Testament3 referencesEcclesiastes 7:16,17-- General scriptures concerning
Ecclesiastes 8:2,3-- General scriptures concerning
Ecclesiastes 10:1,10-- General scriptures concerning
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 26:17-23-- Certain elders of Israel
Daniel
Old Testament1 referenceDaniel 1:8-14-- Daniel
Hosea
Old Testament1 referenceHosea 14:9-- General scriptures concerning
Amos
Old Testament1 referenceAmos 5:13-- General scriptures concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament10 books
Matthew
New Testament6 referencesMatthew 1:19-- Joseph, in his conduct toward Mary
Matthew 5:25,26-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 7:6-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 9:30-- In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles
Matthew 12:14-16-- In avoiding his enemies
+ 1 more reference
Joseph, in his conduct toward MaryGeneral scriptures concerningIn charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miraclesIn avoiding his enemies
Mark
New Testament6 referencesMark 3:12-- In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles
Mark 3:7-- In avoiding his enemies
Mark 5:43-- In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles
Mark 7:36-- In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles
Mark 8:30-- In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles
+ 1 more reference
In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miraclesIn avoiding his enemies
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 14:28-32-- General scriptures concerning
John
New Testament4 referencesJohn 7:10-- Going to the feast secretly
John 11:54-- In walking "no longer openly,"
John 11:47-54-- In avoiding his enemies
John 12:36-- In walking "no longer openly,"
Going to the feast secretlyIn walking "no longer openly,"In avoiding his enemies
Acts
New Testament9 referencesActs 12:17-- Peter, in escaping from Herod Agrippa I
Acts 14:6-- Paul and Barnabas, in escaping persecution
Acts 16:3-- In circumcising Timothy
Acts 17:10-15-- Paul and Silas, in escaping from Berea
Acts 19:29-41-- The town clerk of Ephesus, in averting a riot
+ 4 more references
Peter, in escaping from Herod Agrippa IPaul and Barnabas, in escaping persecutionIn circumcising TimothyPaul and Silas, in escaping from Berea+4 more
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 14:16-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians
New Testament3 references1 Corinthians 6:12-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 8:8-13-- General scriptures concerning
1 Corinthians 10:23,25-33-- General scriptures concerning
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 8:20-- Avoiding suspicion in administering the gifts of the congregations
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 4:5-- General scriptures concerning
James
New Testament1 referenceJames 1:19-- General scriptures concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to James, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 16 Old Testament and 10 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Prudence is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 34 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Prudence in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
34 aspects of Prudence found in Scripture
General scriptures concerning(37 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Jacob, in his conduct toward Esau(1 verse)
Jacob, toward his sons, after Dinah' s defilement(1 verse)
Joseph, in the affairs of Egypt(1 verse)
Jethro' s advice to Moses(1 verse)
The Israelites, in the threatened war with the two and one-half tribes(1 verse)
Saul, in not killing the Jabesh-gileadites(1 verse)
David, in his conduct toward Saul(1 verse)
David, in overthrowing Ahithophel' s shrewd advice(1 verse)
Abigail, in averting David' s anger(1 verse)
Achish, in dismissing David(1 verse)
Elijah, in his escape from Jezebel(1 verse)
Rehoboam' s advisers(1 verse)
Jehoram, in suspecting a Syrian stratagem(1 verse)
Nehemiah, in conduct of affairs at Jerusalem(2 verses)
Daniel(1 verse)
Certain elders of Israel(1 verse)
Of Jesus(0 verses)
In charging those who were healed not to "advertise" his miracles(7 verses)
... and 14 more sub-topics