Bible verses about Synagogues
Scripture references about Synagogues, organized by subject from the classic topical indexes of Orville Nave and R. A. Torrey.
Synagogues in Torrey's Topical Textbook
- Places in which the Jews assembled for worship: Ac 13:5,14
- Early notice of their existence: Ps 74:8
- Probably originated in the schools of the prophets: 1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23
- Revival of, after the captivity: Ne 8:1-8
- SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF
- Prayer: Mt 6:5
- Reading the word of God: Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21
- Expounding the word of God: Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21
- Praise and thanksgiving: Ne 9:5
- Service in, on the Sabbath day: Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14
- GOVERNED BY
- A president or chief ruler: Ac 18:8,17
- Ordinary rulers: Mr 5:22; Ac 13:15
- Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books: Lu 4:17,20
- Had seats fro the congregation: Ac 13:14
- Chief seats in, reserved for elders: Mt 23:6
- The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of
- the congregation: Lu 4:16
- Strangers were invited to address the congregation in: Ac 13:15
- CHRIST OFTEN
- Attended: Lu 4:16
- Preached and taught in: Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10
- Performed miracles in: Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11
- The Apostles frequently taught and preached in: Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17
- Often used as courts of justice: Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2
- OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN
- Given up to, for trial: Lu 12:11; 21:12
- Punished in: Mt 10:17; 23:34; Ac 22:19
- Expelled from: Joh 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2
- The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work: Lu 7:5
- Sometimes several, in the same city: Ac 6:9; 9:2
- Each sect had its own: Ac 6:9