871 verses about Soul

And my spirit was sore moved, so that I began to speak words full of fear to the Most High, and said,

and it gave you Adam, a body without a soul? yet it was the workmanship of your hands, and you did breathe into him the breath of life, and he was made living before you.

For it came to pass when I came hither, that I saw also impieties without number, and my soul saw many evil-doers in this thirties year, so that my heart failed me.

Did not the souls of the righteous ask question of these things in their chambers, saying, How long are we here? when comes the fruit of the threshing time of our reward?

Then said I, no, Lord, that can it not. And he said to me, in the grave the chambers of souls are like the womb:

Then I awaked, and an extreme trembling went through my body, and my mind was troubled, so that it fainted.

and my soul recovered the spirit of understanding, and I began to speak words before the Most High again,

For my spirit was greatly set on fire, and my soul was in distress.

And the earth shall restore those that are asleep in her, and so shall the dust those that dwell therein in silence, and the secret places shall deliver those souls that were committed to them.

For it were better that the dust itself had been unborn, so that the mind might not have been made therefrom.

And I answered and said, if I have found grace in your sight, O Lord, show this also to your servant, whether after death, even now when every one of us gives up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come, in which you shall renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented forthwith.

For concerning death the teaching is: When the determinate sentence has gone forth from the Most High that a man should die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, it adores the glory of the Most High first of all.

these spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall wander and be in torments forthwith, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways.

The second way, because they can’t now make a good returning that they may live.

Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from the corruptible vessel.

The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the ungodly wander, and the punishment that awaits them.

This is the order of the souls of the just, as from henceforth is announcer to them, and aforesaid are the ways of torture which those who would not give heed shall suffer from henceforth.

And I answered and said, shall time therefore be given to the souls after they are separated from the bodies, that they may see that whereof you have spoken to me?

And I answered and said, Swallow down understanding then, O my soul, and let my heart devour wisdom.

For you are alone, and we all one workmanship of your hands, like as you have said.

And you shall mortify it as your creature, and quicken it as your work.

For as the things aforesaid shall receive you, so thirst and pain which are prepared shall receive them: for the Most High willed not that men should come to nothing:

What aileth you? and why are you so disquieted? and why is your understanding troubled, and the thoughts of your heart?

Or is my sense deceived, or my soul in a dream?

strengthen me then, and show me your servant the interpretation and plain meaning of this fearful vision, that you may perfectly comfort my soul.

Therefore if so be that you⌃ will rule over your own understanding, and instruct your hearts, you⌃ shall be kept alive, and after death you⌃ shall obtain mercy.

Of the passions, pleasure and pain are the two most comprehensive; and they also by nature refer to the soul.

And there are many attendant affections surrounding pleasure and pain.

In the soul it is arrogance, and love of money, and vaingloriousness, and contention, and faithlessness, and the evil eye.

As pleasure and pain are, therefore, two growth of the body and the soul, so there are many offshoots of these passions.

But of the lusts, some belong to the soul, others to the body: and over each of these classes the reasoning appears to bear sway.

And what wonder? if the lusts of the soul, after participation with what is beautiful, are frustrated,

For at the time when God created man, He implanted within him his passions and moral nature.

One may not be able to root out anger from the soul, but it is possible to withstand anger.

but a certain irrational longing for the water in the enemy’s camp grew stronger and fiercer upon him, and consumed him with languish.

But he, though parched with thirst, reasoned that a draught reputed of equal value to blood, would be terribly dangerous to his soul.

Those things which are convenient to our souls, he has directed us to eat; but those which are repugnant to them, he has interdicted.

Mouth! you shall not pollute my old age, nor the full stature of a perfect life.

My fathers shall receive me pure, not having quailed before your compulsion, though to death.

for it were irrational, if having lived up to old age in all truth, and having scrupulously guarded our character for it, we should now turn back,

Not so has ever a city, when besieged, held out against many and various machines, as did that holy man, when his pious soul was tried with the fiery trial of tortures and rackings, move his besiegers through the religious reasoning that shielded him.

so, Eleazar, the descendant of Aaron, wasted away by the fire, did not give up his reasoning.

they who believe that to God they die not; for, as our forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, they live to God.

and knowing that it is a blessed thing to endure all kinds of hardships for virtue, would not, for the sake of religion, master his passion?

Make the attempt, then, O tyrant; and if you put us to death for our religion, think not that you harm us by torturing us.

For we through this ill-treatment and endurance shall bear off the rewards of virtue.

And although the framework of his bones was now destroyed the high-minded and Abrahamic youth did not groan.

But, as though transformed by fire into immortality, he nobly endured the rackings, saying

And when all admired his courageous soul, the spearmen brought forward him who was second in point of age, and having put on iron hands, bound him with pointed hooks to the catapelt.

For I lighten my suffering by the pleasures which are connected with virtue.

Now then, whatever instrument of vengeance you⌃ have, apply it to my body, for you⌃ are not able to touch, even if you⌃ wish it, my soul.

But you, both living and dead, he will punish.

And one and all, looking on each other serene and confident, said, Let us sacrifice with all our heart our souls to God who gave them, and employ our bodies for the keeping of the law.

for great is the trial of soul and danger of eternal torment laid up for those who transgress the commandment of God.

and having been brought forth at equal intervals, and having sucked milk from the same springs, hence their brotherly souls are reared up lovingly together;

Sacred and harmonious concert of the seven kindred as concerning piety!

For just as hands and feet are moved sympathetically with the directions of the soul, so those holy youths agreed to death for religion’s sake, as through the immortal soul of religion.

O in what way can I describe ethically the affections of parents toward their children, the resemblance of soul and of form engrafted into the small type of a child in a wonderful manner, especially through the greater sympathy of mothers with the feelings of those born of them!

Your firstborn, expiring, turned you not; nor the second, looking miserable in his torments; nor the third, breathing out his soul.

For just as in a council-room, beholding in her own soul vehement counselors, nature and parentage and love of her children, and the racking of her children,

Nor, should I die, shall I have a son to bury me. But with such a lament as this the holy and God-fearing mother bewailed none of them.

For at that time virtue presided over the contest, approving the victory through endurance, namely, immortality, eternal life.

When those persons giving up their bodies to pains for the sake of religion, were not only admired by men, but were deemed worthy of a divine portion.

He used to verify Ezekiel, who said, Shall these dry bones live?

But the children of Abraham, with their victorious mother, are assembled together to the choir of their father; having received pure and immortal souls from God.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light.

But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”

‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’ Exodus 3:6 God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ Deuteronomy 6:5

Then he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!”

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

For what will a man give in exchange for his life?

‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’

‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’ Isaiah 66:24

Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”

But about the dead, that they are raised; haven’t you read in the book of Moses, about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? Exodus 3:6

you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Deuteronomy 6:4-5 This is the first commandment.

and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.

He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch.”

Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?

He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; Deuteronomy 6:5 and your neighbor as yourself.” Leviticus 19:18

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.

“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.”’

“But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’