Sentence example with the word 'reproofs'

reproofs

Last update: August 20, 2015


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Haggai's reproofs touched the conscience of the Jews, and the book of Zechariah enables us in some measure to follow the course of a religious revival which, starting with the restoration of the temple, did not confine itself to matters of ceremony and ritual worship. On the other hand, Haggai's treatment of his theme, practical and effective as it was for the purpose in hand, moves on a far lower level than the aspirations of the prophet who wrote the closing chapters of Isaiah.   [Please select]

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What can you say of commands, reproofs, and rules.   [Please select]

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The king of Media accepts his reproofs and admires his wisdom; the nobles of Media are won by his urbanity and magnanimity.   [Please select]

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We infer from his writings that his age was degenerate and corrupt, but, as we have already said, his reproofs were gentle.   [Please select]

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Feridun replies to their impious threat with haughty reproofs, and meanwhile warns the young Ireǵ of the danger he is in.   [Please select]

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His mother was, at first, displeased with this; but when he replied, "They are thy children too," her reproofs yielded to tears.   [Please select]

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Mrs Naranovitsch, I understand your reproofs; but _that_, madam, I call a celestial joy.   [Please select]

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