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Amusements of An heritage from the Lord Anxiety of the Jews for Are a gift from God Are capable of glorifying God Casting out of weak, &c alluded to Christ was an example to Circumcised on the eighth day Could demand their portion during father`s life Destruction of, a punishment Female: Inherited property in default of sons. Female: Taken care of by nurses. Female: Usefully employed. Fondness and care of mothers for Frequently bore the curse of parents Grief occasioned by loss of Illegitimate: Despised by their brethren. Illegitimate: Excluded from the congregation. Illegitimate: Had no inheritance. Illegitimate: Not cared for by the father. Illegitimate: Sometimes sent away with gifts. Inhuman practice of offering to idols Male: Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger. Male: If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed. Male: Inherited the possessions of their father. Male: Received the blessing of their father before his death. Male: Under the care of tutors, till they came of age. Male: Usefully employed. Mode of giving public instruction to Mostly nursed by the mothers Named at circumcision Not to have: A reproach in Israel. Not to have: Considered an affliction. Of God`s people, holy Of God`s people, interested in the promises

Often given in answer to prayer Often prayed for Often wicked and rebellious Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents Rebellious, punished by the civil power Resignation manifested at loss of Should be: Brought early to the house of God. Should be: Brought to Christ. Should be: Instructed in the ways of God. Should be: Judiciously trained. Should: Attend to parental teaching. Should: Fear God. Should: Fear parents. Should: Honour parents. Should: Honour the aged. Should: Not imitate bad parents. Should: Obey God. Should: Obey parents. Should: Remember God. Should: Take care of parents. Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents Treatment of, after birth, noticed Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting Were named: After relatives. Were named: From circumstances connected with their birth. Were named: From remarkable events. Were named: Numerous, considered an especial blessing. Were named: Often by God. Were named: Often numerous. Were named: Sometimes born when parents were old. Were required: To attend to instruction. Were required: To honour their parents. Were required: To respect the aged. Were required: To submit to discipline.