Spiritual Dictinonary Section L

Laborer- "To be a laborer together with God means to strive and wrestle to grow up into Christ's likeness." 6BC 1086

Lady- "Our idea of the gentleman and the lady is measured by the intellect and the moral worth, not by money." 3T 154

Lake of fire - The second death. Revelation 20:14; 21:8. Contrast to the Sea of Glass. The lake of fire is a spiritual experience of separation from God requiring a cleansing of fire and total destruction. CO.

Lambs - context of John 21:15 - "This was a work (feeding His lambs) in which Peter had but little experience; but he could not be complete in Christian life unless he learned to feed the lambs, those who are young in the faith." EV 346 See little ones.

Lamb like horns – "The lamb like horns indicate youth, innocence, and gentleness, fitly representing the character of the United States when presented to the prophet as "coming up" in 1798." GC 441

Lame - " In all our work we must obey the laws which God has given, that the physical and spiritual energies may work in harmony. Men may have a form of godliness, they may even preach the gospel, and yet be unpurified and unsanctified. Ministers should be strictly temperate in their eating and drinking, lest they make crooked paths for their feet, turning the lame--those weak in the faith--out of the way." CD 382

Lamp – A concept that brings clarity, direction, and a revelation of the Lord and assists in our ability to live out His instructions. CO

Thy commandment is a lamp. Proverbs 6:23

The lamp of the wicked is sin. Proverbs 21:4

The spirit of the man is the lamp of the Lord. Proverbs 20:27

The Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105

Lamp- "By the lamp is represented the word of God." Ps. 119:105, COL 406

Land – Glorious – Daniel 11:16,41,45 – See Glorious Land.

Latter Rain – God will give it. Joel 2:23

Job. Job 29:23

Kings favour. Proverbs 16:15

Moses’ doctrine. Deuteronomy 32:2

Need to ask God for it. Zechariah 10:1

Remnant of Jacob. Micah 5:7

Latter Rain- "The latter rain, ripening earth's harvest, represents the spiritual grace that prepares the church for the coming of the Son of Man." TM 506

Latter Rain – God’s appointed opportunities – "The convocations of the church, as in camp meetings, the assemblies of the home church, and all occasions where there is personal labor for souls, are God’s appointed opportunities for giving the early and the latter rain." TM 508

Laver – See Sea

Law – of Moses – Deuteronomy 4:12-14; II Kings 21:8; Daniel 9:11 In these three texts God differentiates between the laws that He gave us, ie. the Ten Commandments and the laws that He gave to us through His servant Moses. CO

Law - Ten Commandments.

Before Mt. Sinai

1. Genesis 35:2-4

2. Genesis 31:19-34

3. Genesis 12:3

4. Exodus 5:5; 16:4-26

5. Genesis 9:20-25

6. Genesis 4:8-15

7. Genesis 39:7-9

8. Genesis 44:8-16

9. Genesis 27:12

10. Genesis 25:29-34; 27:1-45

At Mt. Sinai

Exodus 20:1-17 God presented as the Creator.

Deuteronomy 5:5-21 God presented as the Redeemer.

In the New Testament

1. Matthew 4:10

2. I John 5:21; Acts 17:29

3. I Timothy 6:1

4. Matthew 24:20; Mark 2:27-28; John 5&9; Acts 13:14,27,42,44; 16:13; 17:2; 18:4; Hebrews 4:1-10; Revelation 1:10, 4:11, 14:7

5. Matthew 15:1-9; 19:19; James 2:11

6. Romans 13:9; James 2:11

7. Matthew 19:18; Romans 13:9

8. Romans 13:9

9. Romans 13:9

10. Romans 7:7; 13:9

Law- "Christ was both the law and the gospel." 2SM 106

Law- "The law is the gospel of Christ veiled; the gospel of Jesus is nothing more or less than the law defined, showing its far reaching principles." R&H 2: 398 5/27/1890

Law - "The law is an expression of the thought of God; when received in Christ, it becomes our thought. It lifts us above the power of natural desires and tendencies, above the temptations that lead to sin. God desires us to be happy, and He gave us the precepts of the law that in obeying them we might have joy." DA 308

Law and the prophets- "All things whatsoever that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Mt 7:12

League – Entering into a covenant relationship between two parties. Israel not to enter into a league with the Gentiles. Israel to make a league/covenant with God. CO

Not to enter into league/covenant relationships with the nations of Canaan. Deuteronomy 7:2; Judges 2:2

David enters into a league/covenant relationship with Abner. II Samuel 3:12-21

Gibeonites enter into league with Israel by deception. Judges 9

God will punish Egypt and all of those in league with her. Ezekiel 30:1-8

Jonathan had made a league/covenant with David. I Samuel 22:8

King of the north shall enter into a league/covenant but he shall become strong with a little people. Daniel 11:23

Solomon and Hiram make a league/covenant with each other. I Kings 5:12

Unsafe league between Asa, king of Judah, and Benhadad, king of Syria, to break Benhadad’s league with Baasha, king of Israel. Not in God’s plan. I Kings 15:16-21

See Mingle, Mixed, Covenant

The Hebrew word Chabar (Strong’s 02266) is used for the word league in Daniel 11:23. This word is translated in other parts of the Bible to mean to unite, to ally, to join, to couple.

The two armies joined at the vale of Siddim in the war for Sodom and Gomorrah. Genesis 14:1-3; Daniel 11:6

The five curtains coupled together in the sanctuary. Exodus 26:3

A charmer in the list of people that should not be in Israel. Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Psalms 58:5

An unacceptable joining between Jehoshaphat and Ahaziah. II Chronicles 20:35-37

A compact between peoples, cities, and countries. Psalms 122:3

In the Strong’s Concordance a similar greek word is Herodias.

Learn of Christ – "To learn of Christ means to receive His grace, which is His character. But those who do not appreciate and utilize the precious opportunities and sacred opportunities and sacred influences granted them on earth, are not fitted to take part in the pure devotion of heaven. Their characters are not molded according to the divine similitude…." COL 271

Leaven- "Leaven of malice and wickedness." I Cor 5:8

Leaven- "Then they understood that He did not say to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees." Mt 16:1-12

Leaven- "The leaven in the meal represents the progressive work of divine grace in the human heart." 2SP 247

Leaven – "The prevailing monotony of the religious round of service in our churches needs to be disturbed. The leaven of activity needs to be introduced, that our church members may work along new lines, and devise new methods. The Holy Spirits’ power will move upon hearts when this dead, lifeless monotony is broken up, and many will begin to work in earnest who never before thought of being anything but idle spectators." TM 204

Leopard - A symbol of destruction and, or, judgment. A comparison to a beast of the field usually discussed in the context of a judgment on rebellious Israel. Often presented in tandem with a cohort of destructive beasts - lion, wolves, bear, dragon, or serpent.

1. Judgment - Jeremiah 5:1-6; Hosea 13:5-8; Habakkuk 1:5-11

2. One of the symbolic quartet of prophetic nations - Daniel 7:6; Revelation 13:2

3. When God is finished even destructive beasts will be at peace in heaven - Isaiah 11:1-9

See Brass, Greek, Javan.

Leviathan - A multi-headed serpent monster who symbolizes Satan. CO

God will destroy Leviathan with His sword. Isaiah 27:1

God will dry up the waters as part of His plan to destroy Leviathan. Psalms 74:15; Isaiah 27:1

Leviathan is multi-headed and lives in the river. Psalms 74:12-15

Leviathan lives in the sea, or amongst the people. Psalms 104:24- 26; Isaiah 27:1

Leviathan is also named as the crossing serpent and as the crooked serpent. Isaiah 27:1

Leviathan, as the serpent and dragon, is referred to as the great red dragon, and that serpent of Revelation 12:9. This would indicate that Leviathan is Egypt (Ezekiel 29:1-3; and Rome – the agency that Satan used to attack Jesus in Revelation 12:4; and all other agencies seeking to harm God’s cause and God’s people. CO

Leviathan is also referred to as the king of the children of pride. Job 41:1-34

See Dragon, Serpent, and Flood.

Libyans - A group of people who almost always show up in Scripture as allies of the Egyptians - both literally and spiritually. CO

Libya classed amongst the "mingled" people who have allied themselves to Egypt in conflict against God's servant Nebuchadnezzar. Ezekiel 30:1-10; Jeremiah 46:1-10

Libya presented as joined to Gog and Magog against God. Ezekiel 38:1-7

Libya, as always attached to Egypt, joined with the king of the north in conflict against God's people. Daniel 11:42-43

Life- "Life, that is blood." Gen 9:4

Life - eternal - "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent." John 17:3

Life- great object of- "To bring him (man) back to the perfection in which he was first created is the great object of life - the object that underlies every other." PP 595

Life of the flesh – "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones." Proverbs 14:30

Light- I am the light of the world. John 8:12

The law is light. Prov. 6:23

Ye (disciples) are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

Light - false - "Lucifer had presented the purposes of God in a false light - misconstruing and distorting them to excite dissension and dissatisfaction." PP 38

Lights –" Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, meekness, kindness, mercy, and love, habitually exhibited, are the lights that shine forth in the character before the world, revealing the contrast with the darkness that comes of the selfishness of the natural heart." PP 134

Lightning - A multi-purpose concept that includes the physical phenomenon that accompanies a rain storm but also indicates a revealing of God, a sanctuary movement, or a message about God that is clear, distinct, and powerful. CO

Lightning is a part of the phenomenon of a storm along with thunder and rain. Job 28:26; 38:25; Psalms 135:7; Jeremiah 10:10-13; 51:16

Lightning reveals a distinct message. Matthew 24:27; Luke 10:17- 18; Psalms 97:4

Lightning compared to God's messengers including angels and His people the church. Ezekiel 1:13-14; Daniel 10:6; Matthew 28:3; Nahum 2:3-4

Lightning compared to arrows, shot by God. II Samuel 22:14-15; Psalms 144:6; 18:14; 77:17-18; Zechariah 9:14

Lightning is part of the package of events (lightning, thunder, voices, earthquake, and often times hail) that happens when God reveals Himself. Exodus 19:16; 20:18; Psalms 77:13-22; Revelation 4:5; 8:5; 11:19; 16:17-18

Lights- "The people of God are His representatives upon the earth, and He intends that they shall be lights in the moral darkness of this world…Trials patiently borne, blessings gratefully received, meekness, kindness, mercy, and love, habitually exhibited, are the lights that shine forth in the character before the world, revealing the contrast with the darkness that comes of the selfishness of the natural heart." PP 134

Linen- "…the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints." Rev 19:8 NAS

Link- "The law of service becomes the connecting link which binds us to God and to our fellow men." Ch S 109

Lion - a symbol of a strong, aggressive, evil, nation or individual, or individuals. Also, a symbol of royalty, power, or judgment. CO

Babylon - Isaiah 21:1-10; Jeremiah 4:3-7; 50:17,44; Revelation 13:2

Dan - Deuteronomy 33:22

Daniel in the lions den - symbolic of God's ability to deliver His people. Daniel 6

David's deliverance by God. I Samuel 17:32-37. Symbol of God's deliverance from Goliath, the composite giant of Daniel 2 and the lion like beasts of Daniel 7 and Revelation 13:2.

Edom - Jeremiah 49:7,19

Egypt - Isaiah 30:6; Ezekiel 32:2

Ephraim - Hosea 5:14

False prophets - Ezekiel 22:25

Gad - Deuteronomy 33:30; I Chronicles 12:8

God - Deuteronomy 33:20; Isaiah 31:4; Hosea 11:10; 13:7-8; Amos 3:8

Heavenly description of lions - Isaiah 11:6-7; 35:9; 65:25

Israel - Negative - Jeremiah 12:8; Ezekiel 38:13; Zepheniah 3:3; Zechariah 11:3

Positive comparison to a lion - Numbers 23:24; 24:9

Jesus - Revelation 5:5

Nations - Jeremiah 2:15; Ezekiel 38:13; Joel 1:6; Revelation 9:8,17

Remnant/144,000 - Micah 5:8

Samson's conflict with the lion - Parable of Israel's slaying of Jesus. Out of His (Jesus - the lion in judgment on Samson for seeking a Philistine wife) death comes forth sweetness and out of His death comes forth food.

Sanctuary symbols of royalty - I Kings 7:29,36; Ezekiel 1:10; 10:14; 41:19; Revelation 4:6-7

Satan - I Peter 5:8

Symbol of animal like qualities - II Samuel 23:20; I Chronicles 11:22

Symbol of judgment - I Kings 13:1-32; I Kings 20:36; II Kings 17:25-26; Isaiah 15:9; Jeremiah 2:30; 5:6

Symbol of kingly qualities - Proverbs 19:12; 20:2

Symbol of national royalty - I Kings 10:19-20; II Chronicles 9:18- 19

Symbol of strength and courage - II Samuel 1:23; 17:20; I Chronicles 12:8; Proverbs 28:1

Wicked are like - Psalms 10"1-11; 17:8-13; 22:13,21; 57:4; 58:6; II Timothy 4:17

Little Ones - (context of Matthew 10:42) - "…little ones are those who are as children in their faith and their knowledge of Christ." PK 132

Little ones - context of Matthew 10:42 - "By "little ones" Christ does not mean babies. Those to whom He refers are "little ones which believe in Me" - those who have not gained an experience in following Him, those who need to be led like children, as it were, in seeking the things of the kingdom of heaven." EV 341

Longing of the soul- "You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul." SC 16

Longsuffering of God- is salvation. II Peter 3:15

Lot's Wife - Lot's wife became a symbol of rebellion against God due to her desire to maintain her possessions. Her heart was tied to Sodom through the things of this life. CO

Genesis 19:26 "But his (Lot) wife looked back (to Sodom) from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt."

Luke 17:26-32 In the context of "normal" life Jesus warns us not to get caught up in the things of this world and neglect the preparation for Jesus. In vs. 31-32 Jesus warns not to go back for our "stuff" when the call comes to flee for your lives. Jesus then says remember Lot's wife and what happened to her when she remembered her "stuff". CO

"The wife of Lot was a selfish, irreligious woman, and her influence was exerted to separate her husband from Abraham. But for her, Lot would not have remained in Sodom, deprived of the counsel of the wise, God-fearing patriarch. The influence of his wife and the associations of that wicked city would have led him to apostatize from God had it not been for the faithful instruction he had early received form Abraham. The marriage of Lot and his choice of Sodom for a home were the first links in a chain of events fraught with evil to the world for many generations." PP 174

"Again the solemn command was given to hasten, for the fiery storm would be delayed but little longer. But one of the fugitives ventured to cast a look backward to the doomed city, and she became a monument of God's judgment. If Lot himself had manifested no hesitancy to obey the angels' warning, but had earnestly fled to the mountains, without one word of pleading or remonstrance, his wife also would have made her escape. The influence of his example would have saved her from the sin that sealed her doom. But his hesitancy and delay caused her to lightly regard the divine warning. While her body was upon the plain, her heart clung to Sodom, and she perished with it. She rebelled against God because His judgments involved her possessions and her children in the ruin. Although so greatly favored in being called out from the wicked city, she felt that she was severely dealt with, because the wealth that it had taken years to accumulate must be left to destruction. Instead of thankfully accepting deliverance, she presumptuously looked back to desire the life of those who had rejected the divine warning. Her sin showed her to be unworthy of life, for the preservation of which she felt so little gratitude. PP 161-162

"...He (Lot) was continually pleading for himself, and this unbelief cost him the life of his wife. She looked back to Sodom, and murmuring against the dealings of God, she was changed to a pillar of salt, that she might stand as a warning to all those who disregard the special mercies and providences of heaven." 4T 111

Loud Voice- "It (the 3rd angels message) is represented as being given with a loud voice; that is, with the power of the Holy Spirit." 7BC 980

Love- "God is love." I Jn 4:8

Love - "And this is love, that we walk after His commandments...." II John 6

Love- "Love is the agency through which God works to draw the heart to Him." R&H July 27, 1893

Love- "Love is the light and life of God." MB 34

Love- "Righteousness is love." MB 34

Love Him- "To love Him the Infinite, the Omniscient One, with the whole strength, and mind, and heart, means the highest development of every power. It means that in the whole being - the body, the mind, as well as the soul - the image of God is to be restored." Ed 16

Love of Christ- "The love of Christ in the heart is what is needed. Self is in need of being crucified. When self is submerged in Christ, true love springs forth spontaneously. It is not an emotion or an impulse, but a decision of a sanctified will. It consists not I feeling, but in the transformation of the whole heart, soul, and character, which is dead to self and alive unto God." 6BC 1101

Love our neighbor- "The spirit of Christ will lead His followers to be concerned not only for their success and advantage, but to be equally interested for the success and advantage of their brethren. This will be loving our neighbors as ourselves." TIMKH 176

Love to God- "Love to God, the satisfying hope of heaven, springs up in good works unto eternal life." 2SP 142

Love - true - "True love seeks first the honor of God and the salvation of souls." PK 132

Loveliness- "Natural loveliness consists in the harmony or likeness of our souls to Jesus." OHC 271

Loveliness, Spiritual- "Spiritual loveliness consists in the harmony or likeness of our souls to Jesus." OHC 271

Lowliness of heart- "Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory to the Christian." 2SP 207

Lowliness of heart- "Lowliness of heart, that meekness which is the fruit of abiding in Christ, is the true secret of blessing." MB 17

Lucifer - "…Lucifer, "the light bearer." PP 40

Lying- "It is claiming to believe the truth while the spirit, the words, the deportment, represent not Christ but Satan." 7BC 936

Lying Lips - "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord." Proverbs 12:22