Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5938 sadness

5938 sadness

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Heaviness of heart brought about through disappointment, disillusionment, failure or sin. It can lead to depression of spirit, but this can be relieved.

Sadness caused by disappointment or disillusionment

Nehemiah 2:1-3 See also Genesis 40:6-7; 1 Kings 21:4; Ecclesiastes 6:1-2; Isaiah 19:1-10; Matthew 19:21-22 pp Mark 10:21-22 pp Luke 18:22-23; Matthew 26:21-22; Luke 24:17

Sadness leading to depression of spirit

Numbers 11:14-15 See also Joshua 7:7; 1 Kings 19:3-4; Psalm 42:3-4; Jeremiah 15:10

The relief of sadness

Psalm 42:5-6 See also Proverbs 12:25; Proverbs 15:30; Proverbs 17:22; Proverbs 31:6-7; Philippians 2:19