Every Day Expressions From Scripture 52 everyday sayings from the Bible Surprising and interesting inclusions Considers their meanings and origin "The writing is on the wall", "a drop in the ocean" and "from strength to strength". Just some of our everyday expressions which find their roots in the Bible! People quote biblical expressions without even knowing that they are doing so. Historically, the influence of the Bible has been so great that it has permeated the very fibre of the English language. Timothy Cross in this enlightening and Scripture rooted book reveals the origins of these sayings and considers their meaning. Timothy Cross is a graduate of the University of Wales and an experienced preacher and Bible teacher. He is the author of over thirty Christian books and numerous articles in various Christian periodicals. Featured sayings include: The apple of my eye No room at the Inn The writing is on the wall The powers that be God forbid! God willing ‘He's been made a scapegoat …' Worthy of his hire The patience of Job ‘He's seen the light' Head and shoulders above the rest A drop in the ocean A thorn in the flesh A wolf in sheep's clothing Be sure your sin will find you out O ye of little faith ‘A man after my own heart' To give up the ghost ‘Don't judge by appearances!' The salt of the earth ‘Let him that is without sin be the first to cast a stone' ‘It's a labour of love' He's fallen from grace A fly in the ointment ‘I've escaped by the skin of my teeth' ‘He's a good Samaritan' A lamb to the slaughter Manna from heaven The strait and narrow ‘A little bird told me' Safe and sound Rise and shine! ‘He couldn't lace his boots' ‘Thus far and no further' Holding out an olive branch A baptism of fire Entering the lion's den A leopard doesn't change its spots As old as the hills Doubting Thomas ‘I'm at my wits' end' Going the second mile Turn the other cheek From strength to strength A heart of stone Judas! The twinkling of an eye Fight the good fight! You reap what you sow Crystal clear Make hay while the sun shines The half has not been told!

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