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This characteristic is often associated with piety, sincerity, and a heartfelt dedication to spiritual practices and obedience to God's commandments.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the concept of being devout is closely linked to the fear of the Lord and adherence to His laws. Although the specific term "devout" is not frequently used, the idea is embodied in the lives of those who earnestly seek to follow God's will. For example, the Psalms often highlight the characteristics of a devout person, emphasizing a life of prayer, worship, and obedience. <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3</a> states, "Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him."<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the term "devout" is more explicitly used to describe individuals who are deeply committed to their faith. One notable example is Simeon, a righteous and devout man who awaited the consolation of Israel. <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a> describes him: "Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him."<br><br>Another example is found in <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a> , where Cornelius, a centurion, is described as "a devout man who feared God with all his household. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly." Cornelius's devout nature is demonstrated through his reverence for God, his charitable actions, and his commitment to prayer.<br><br><b>Characteristics of a Devout Life</b><br><br>1. <b>Reverence for God</b>: A devout person holds a profound respect and awe for God, recognizing His sovereignty and holiness. This reverence is often expressed through worship and a desire to honor God in all aspects of life.<br><br>2. <b>Prayer and Worship</b>: Devout individuals are characterized by a consistent and earnest prayer life. They seek communion with God and prioritize worship as a central aspect of their spiritual journey.<br><br>3. <b>Obedience to God's Commandments</b>: A devout person strives to live in accordance with God's laws and teachings. This obedience is not merely external but stems from a genuine love for God and a desire to please Him.<br><br>4. <b>Charitable Actions</b>: Devout individuals often demonstrate their faith through acts of kindness and generosity. Their devotion to God is reflected in their love and care for others, as seen in the life of Cornelius.<br><br>5. <b>Spiritual Discernment</b>: The devout are often portrayed as having a heightened sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. This discernment enables them to understand and respond to God's will in their lives.<br><br><b>Significance in the Early Church</b><br><br>In the early Christian community, devout individuals played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the Church. Their commitment to prayer, teaching, and fellowship helped to strengthen the faith of believers and attract new converts. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> highlights the devotion of the early Christians: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."<br><br>The devout nature of early Christians set a standard for future generations, emphasizing the importance of a sincere and committed faith. Their example continues to inspire believers to pursue a life of devotion, characterized by a deep love for God and a commitment to His purposes.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Devoted to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A devotee.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">DEVOUT</span><p>de-vout' (eulabes, eusebes, sebomai, "pious," "dutiful," "reverential"): The word is peculiar to Luke. Applied to Simeon (<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a>), Cornelius (<a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2, 7</a>), Ananias (<a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12</a>). "Devout proselytes" (<a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a>, the King James Version "religious proselytes"), with possible reference to the proselytes of righteousness as distinguished from the proselytes of the gate (see PROSELYTE). "Devout women of honorable estate" (<a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a>), proselytes to Judaism and wives of the men in high position among the heathen (see Josephus, BJ, II, xx, 2). "Devout Greeks" (<a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4</a>), probably, though not necessarily, proselytes of the gate, heathen by birth, who attended the synagogue services and worshipped God. "Devout persons" (<a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a>), proselytes of the gate.<br><br>M. O. Evans<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2152.htm"><span class="l">2152. eusebes -- pious</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eusebes Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-seb-ace')<br> Short Definition: pious, God-fearing Definition: pious, God-fearing, <b>devout</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2152.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2126.htm"><span class="l">2126. eulabes -- cautious</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2126 ("<b>devout</b>") literally means "taking hold of what is good." It focuses on the<br> someone gives to what they feel is (worthy of respect). <b>...</b> <b>devout</b>, God-fearing. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2126.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4576.htm"><span class="l">4576. sebo -- to worship</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to worship NASB Word Usage <b>devout</b> (1),<br> God-fearing (3), worship (4), worshiper (2). <b>devout</b>, religious. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4576.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2318.htm"><span class="l">2318. theosebes -- God-fearing</span></a> <br><b>...</b> God-fearing. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: theosebes Phonetic Spelling:<br> (theh-os-eb-ace') Short Definition: <b>devout</b>, pious Definition: <b>devout</b>, pious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2318.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2357.htm"><span class="l">2357. threskos of unc. or. -- religious.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Short Definition: religious Definition: (refers probably to a careful observance<br> of religious restrictions), religious (probably in a limited sense), <b>devout</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2357.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3741.htm"><span class="l">3741. hosios -- righteous, pious, holy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. word Definition righteous, pious, holy NASB Word Usage<br> <b>devout</b> (1), holy (4), Holy One (3). righteous, pious, holy. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3741.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2124.htm"><span class="l">2124. eulabeia -- caution</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2124 ("godly respect") is illustrated by a person carrying a Persian vase across<br> the room -- which will always be in a "<b>devout</b>" (respectful) fashion! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2124.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4434.htm"><span class="l">4434. ptochos -- (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Spelling: (pto-khos') Short Definition: poor, destitute Definition: poor, destitute,<br> spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble <b>devout</b> persons) or bad. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4434.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2153.htm"><span class="l">2153. eusebos -- piously</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 2153 (from 2152 , "inward piety") -- venerably, inwardly pious (<b>devout</b>).<br> Word Origin adverb from eusebes Definition piously NASB Word Usage godly (2). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2153.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1174.htm"><span class="l">1174. deisidaimonesteros -- very fearful of gods, religious <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of deisidaimon (fearing the gods); from deido (to fear) and daimon Definition very<br> fearful of gods, religious, superstitious. <b>devout</b>, religious, superstitious. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1174.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2617a.htm"><span class="l">2617a. chesed -- goodness, kindness</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from chasad Definition goodness, kindness NASB Word Usage deeds of devotion<br> (2), devotion (1), <b>devout</b> (1), faithfulness (1), favor (2), good (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2617a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/baker/holy_wisdom_or_directions_for_the_prayer_of_contemplation/to_the_devout_reader.htm"><span class="l">To the <b>Devout</b> Reader.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CERTAIN PATTERNS OF <b>DEVOUT</b> EXERCISES OF IMMEDIATE ACTS AND AFFECTIONS OF<br> THE WILL. TO THE <b>DEVOUT</b> READER. <b>Devout</b> Reader, According <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../to the devout reader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bayly/the_practice_of_piety/to_the_devout_reader.htm"><span class="l">To the <b>Devout</b> Reader.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. TO THE <b>DEVOUT</b> READER. I had not purposed to enlarge<br> the last Edition, save that the importunity of many devoutly <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/to the devout reader.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/the_ideal_devout_life.htm"><span class="l">The Ideal <b>Devout</b> Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HABAKKUK THE IDEAL <b>DEVOUT</b> LIFE. 'The Lord God is my Strength, and He will<br> make my feet like hinds' feet, and He will make me to walk <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the ideal devout life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/914__the_blessedness_of.htm"><span class="l">The Blessedness of the <b>Devout</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SOCIAL AND DOMESTIC WORSHIP. 914. " The Blessedness of the <b>Devout</b>. 914.<br> CM Milton. The Blessedness of the <b>Devout</b>. 1 How lovely <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/914 the blessedness of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/hezekiah_a_pattern_of_devout.htm"><span class="l">Hezekiah, a Pattern of <b>Devout</b> Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS HEZEKIAH, A PATTERN OF <b>DEVOUT</b> LIFE. <b>...</b> <b>Devout</b> people<br> in all ages and stations are very much like each other. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/hezekiah a pattern of devout.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_course_and_crown_of.htm"><span class="l">The Course and Crown of a <b>Devout</b> Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> GENESIS THE COURSE AND CROWN OF A <b>DEVOUT</b> LIFE. 'And Enoch walked with God;<br> and he was not, for God took him.' GENESIS v.24. This <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the course and crown of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_trials_and_visions_of.htm"><span class="l">The Trials and visions of <b>Devout</b> Youth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> GENESIS THE TRIALS AND VISIONS OF <b>DEVOUT</b> YOUTH. 'And Jacob dwelt in the land<br> wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the trials and visions of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kempis/imitation_of_christ/a_devout_exhortation_to_the.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Devout</b> Exhortation to the Holy Communion the Voice of Christ</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FOURTH BOOK. OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR A <b>devout</b> exhortation to<br> the Holy Communion The Voice of Christ. Come unto Me, all <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kempis/imitation of christ/a devout exhortation to the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kempis/the_imitation_of_christ/the_fourteenth_chapter_the_ardent.htm"><span class="l">The Fourteenth Chapter: the Ardent Longing of <b>Devout</b> Men for the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> BOOK FOUR. AN INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION The Fourteenth Chapter: The Ardent<br> Longing of <b>Devout</b> Men for the Body of Christ. The Disciple <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the fourteenth chapter the ardent.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kempis/imitation_of_christ/chapter_xiii_that_the_devout.htm"><span class="l">That the <b>Devout</b> Soul Ought with the Whole Heart to Yearn after <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FOURTH BOOK. OF THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR CHAPTER XIII That the <b>devout</b> soul<br> ought with the whole heart to yearn after union with Christ in the Sacrament. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xiii that the devout.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/devout.htm"><span class="l"><b>Devout</b> (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes <b>devout</b>; sighs <b>devout</b>; a <b>devout</b><br> posture. 3. (vt) Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/devout.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm"><span class="l">Cornelius (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> A centurion whose history is narrated in Acts 10. He was a "<b>devout</b> man," and<br> like the centurion of Capernaum, believed in the God of Israel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cornelius.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/devoutly.htm"><span class="l">Devoutly (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a <b>devout</b> and reverent manner; with <b>devout</b><br> emotions; piously. 2. (adv.) Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/devoutly.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm"><span class="l">Prayer (406 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> an institution. But ages before that, stated hours of prayer were known<br> and religiously observed by all <b>devout</b> Jews. It evidently <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prayer.htm - 80k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/urged.htm"><span class="l">Urged (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 13:43 Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the <b>devout</b><br> proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/urged.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prominent.htm"><span class="l">Prominent (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 13:50 But the Jews stirred up the <b>devout</b> and prominent women and the chief<br> men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prominent.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm"><span class="l">Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> This is a fact of great interest in view of the contention that the Jesus of the<br> four Gospels is a product of the legend-making propensity of <b>devout</b> souls in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thessalonians.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/proselyte.htm"><span class="l">Proselyte (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The "proselytes of righteousness", religious or <b>devout</b> proselytes (Acts 13:43),<br> were bound to all the doctrines and precepts of the Jewish economy, and were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/proselyte.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immaculate.htm"><span class="l">Immaculate</span></a><br><b>...</b> From the viewpoint of the <b>devout</b> Roman Catholic, and for the sake of the prestige<br> of the papacy, this particular dogma seems to have been unfortunately chosen. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immaculate.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/golden.htm"><span class="l">Golden (86 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> also the bull was a sacred animal, as well as in northern Syria where it ranked<br> as one of the chief Hittite deities its images receiving <b>devout</b> worship (see <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/golden.htm - 66k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/to-be-devout.html">What does it mean to be devout? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/how-to-get-to-heaven.html">How to get to heaven - what are the ideas from the different religions? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Cornelius-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Cornelius in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/devout.htm">Devout: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Devout (13 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a></span><br />Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and <span class="boldtext">devout</span>, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5</a></span><br />Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, <span class="boldtext">devout</span> men, from every nation under the sky.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Devout</span> men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a></span><br />a <span class="boldtext">devout</span> man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Acts 10:7</a></span><br />When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a <span class="boldtext">devout</span> soldier of those who waited on him continually.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a></span><br />Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the <span class="boldtext">devout</span> proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a></span><br />But the Jews stirred up the <span class="boldtext">devout</span> and prominent women and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their borders.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4</a></span><br />Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, of the <span class="boldtext">devout</span> Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a></span><br />So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the <span class="boldtext">devout</span> persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12</a></span><br />One Ananias, a <span class="boldtext">devout</span> man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews who lived in Damascus,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Titus 1:8</a></span><br />but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">1 Kings 18:3</a></span><br />Ahab called Obadiah, who was over the household. (Now Obadiah feared Yahweh greatly:<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Isaiah 57:1</a></span><br />The upright man goes to his death, and no one gives a thought to it; and god-fearing men are taken away, and no one is troubled by it; for the upright man is taken away because of evil-doing, and goes into peace.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/devout.htm">Devout</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/devout.htm">Devout (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/godly.htm">Godly (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sprinkling.htm">Sprinkling (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sprinkle.htm">Sprinkle (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dew.htm">Dew (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/golden.htm">Golden (86 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/calf.htm">Calf (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/woman.htm">Woman (4043 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/devours.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Devours"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Devours" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/devout_soldier.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Devout Soldier"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Devout Soldier" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>