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the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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Slumber

Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types

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Proverbs 6:4 (c) The Lord is warning us against laziness and indifference. He expects His people to be alert, vigilant and active, and not "sleeping on the job." (See Proverbs 6:10).

Isaiah 56:10 (a) This is a description of the carelessness, indifference, and laziness of many of the religious leaders of that day and of our day.

Nahum 3:18 (a) The decadence of the leadership of Assyria is thus described.

Romans 11:8 (a) The indifference and carelessness of Israel in regard to GOD's provisions is thus described.

2 Peter 2:3 (a) The Lord is thus revealing to us that the judgment of GOD is not voided but is quite actively waiting to be engaged against His enemies.

Bibliography Information
Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Slumber'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wdt/​s/slumber.html. 1957.
 
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