Bible Concordances
Synagogues
Torrey's Topical Textbook
- Places in which the Jews assembled for worship
Acts 13:5,14
- Early notice of their existence
Psalm 74:8
- Probably originated in the schools of the prophets
1 Samuel 19:18-24; 2 Kings 4:23
- Revival of, after the captivity
Nehemiah 8:1-8
- SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF
- Reading the word of God
Nehemiah 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Acts 15:21
- Expounding the word of God
Nehemiah 8:8; Luke 4:21
- Praise and thanksgiving
Nehemiah 9:5
- Service in, on the Sabbath day
Luke 4:16; Acts 13:14
- GOVERNED BY
- A president or chief ruler
Acts 18:8,17
- Ordinary rulers
Mark 5:22; Acts 13:15
- Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books
Luke 4:17,20
- Had seats fro the congregation
Acts 13:14
- Chief seats in, reserved for elders
Matthew 23:6
- The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of The congregation
Luke 4:16
- Strangers were invited to address the congregation in
Acts 13:15
- CHRIST OFTEN
- Preached and taught in
Matthew 4:23; Mark 1:39; Luke 13:10
- Performed miracles in
Matthew 12:9,10; Mark 1:23; Luke 13:11
- The Apostles frequently taught and preached in
Acts 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17
- Often used as courts of justice
Acts 9:2; James 2:2
- OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN
- Given up to, for trial
Luke 12:11; 21:12
- Punished in
Matthew 10:17; 23:34; Acts 22:19
- Expelled from
John 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2
- The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work
Luke 7:5
- Sometimes several, in the same city
Acts 6:9; 9:2
- Each sect had its own
Acts 6:9
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Bibliography Information
Torrey, Reuben Archer. Entry for 'Synagogues'. Torrey's Topical Textbook. https://www.studylight.org/​concordances/​eng/​ttt/​s/synagogues.html. 1897.