157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

The decree was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar immediately. He was driven away from people to eat grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with dew from the sky, until his hair grew like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws.

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

Abram answered Sarai, "Look, your servant is under your control, so do to her as you wish." So Sarai dealt so harshly with Hagar that she ran away from Sarai.

Accusations, False Examples

Then Laban asked Jacob, "What did you do? You deceived me, carried off my daughters like you would war captives,

Adoration, Examples Of

Then Moses and the Israelis sang this song to the LORD: "I'll sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has thrown into the sea.

Adulteress Examples

"Look!" somebody reported to Tamar, "Your father-in-law is going to Timnah to shear his sheep."

Adultery, Examples Of

One day the firstborn told the younger one, "Our father is old, and there's no man in the land to have sex with us, as everybody else throughout all the earth does.

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

arrested Joseph, and locked him up in the same prison where the king's prisoners were confined. So Joseph remained there in prison.

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Indeed, this time I'm sending all my plagues against you, your officials, and your people, so you may know that there is no one like me in all the earth.

Alienation, Examples Of

As a result, they both understood what they had done, and they became aware that they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the surface of the whole earth, so that they had to stop building the city.

Anger, Justified Examples

Jesus looked around at them in anger, deeply hurt because of their hard hearts. Then he told the man, "Hold out your hand." The man held it out, and his hand was restored to health.

Anger, Sinful Examples

but he did not look favorably upon Cain and his offering.

Anxiety, Examples Of

Now then, return the man's wife. As a matter of fact, he's a prophet and can intercede for you so you'll live. But if you don't return her, be aware that you and all who are yours will certainly die."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the high priests

Apostasy, Ot Examples

"A prophet or a diviner of dreams may arise among you, give you an omen or a miracle

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

The two angels entered Sodom at sunset while Lot was sitting in the gate area of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up, greeted them, bowed low with his face to the ground,

Bad Decision Making Examples

When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.

Bad Wives Examples

The next day, they told Samson's wife, "Coax your husband to explain the riddle or we'll set fire to your father's house with you in it! You've invited us here to make us paupers, haven't you?"

Banquets, Examples Of

So Isaac held a festival for them, and they ate and drank.

Barrenness, Examples Of

Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age, at the very time that God had told him.

Bitterness, Examples Of

So they continued on until they reached Bethlehem. Now when the two of them arrived in Bethlehem, the entire town got excited at the news of their arrival and they asked one another, "Can this be Naomi?"

Blasphemy, Examples Of

Then the Israeli woman's son blasphemed the Name and cursed, so they brought him to Moses. His mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, from the tribe of Dan.

Boldness Examples Of

After Jacob had arrived safely from Paddan-aram, he entered the city of Shechem, which was located in the territory of Canaan, and encamped facing that city.

Borrowing, Examples Of

Tellthe people that each man is to ask his neighbor and each woman her neighbor for articles of silver and gold."

Bribery, Examples Of

I'm determined to reward you generously, and I'll do everything you tell me to do. So come right away and curse this people for me.'"

Business, Examples

One day, though, he went into the house to do his work. None of the household servants were inside,

Children, Bad Parental Examples

He practiced what the Lord considered to be evil by living life like his father and mother did. He lived like Nebat's son Jeroboam, who led Israel into sin.

Children, examples of

"See, a virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,"

Children, Good Examples Of

So hurry up, go back to my father, and tell him that his son Joseph tells him, "God has made me master of all of Egypt. Hurry up! Come live with me!'

Children, Good Parental Examples

"Now as for you, if you commune with me like your father did, with an upright heart of integrity and doing everything that I've commanded you and keeping my statutes and ordinances,

Church, Examples Of

When he found him, he brought him to Antioch, and for a whole year they were guests of the church and taught many people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

Communion With God, Examples Of

communing with God and then he was there no longer, because God had taken him.

Compassion, Examples Of

So their father Ephraim mourned many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Then I saw a large, white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

Aaron begged Moses, "I pray my lord, please don't hold this sin against us, since we've acted foolishlyand sinned in doing so.

Confusion, Examples Of

Therefore it was called Babylon, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth, and from there the LORD scattered them over the surface of the entire earth.

Consecration, Examples Of

except Jephunneh's son Caleb, the Kenizzite, and Nun's son Joshua. They've wholeheartedly followed the LORD.'

Contempt, Examples Of

Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.

Courage, Examples Of

Now then, give me that hill country about which the LORD spoke back on that day, because you yourself heard back then that the Anakim were there, with great reinforced cities. Perhaps the LORD will be with me and I will expel them, just as the LORD said."

Cruelty, examples of

My God, deliver me from the power of the wicked and the grasp of ruthless practicers of evil.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

then passed away, dying at a ripe old age, having lived a full life, and joined his ancestors.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, all their households, everyone who was affiliated with Korah, and all of their property.

Delay, Examples Of

In the morning watch, the LORD looked down on the Egyptian camp through the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw the Egyptian camp into confusion.

Despondency, Examples Of

Then the LORD told Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelis to move out!

Diligence, Examples Of

Everybody in Judah was very glad to make their oath, because they had made their vow with all their heart and had sought him with all of their might, and they found him! The LORD also gave them rest in their surrounding lands.

Disappointments, Examples Of

But Naomi replied, "Don't call me "Naomi'! Call me "Mara'! That's because the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

But then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized.

Disobedience, Examples Of

When the woman saw that the tree produced good food, was attractive in appearance, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. Then she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate some, too.

Divine Protection, Examples Of

As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons.

Dreams, Examples Of

But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night and spoke to him, "Pay attention! You're about to die, because the woman you have taken is a man's wife!"

Drunkenness, Examples Of

He drank some of the wine, got drunk, and lay down naked right in the middle of his tent.

Edification, Examples Of

Therefore charge Joshua to be doubly strong, because he will lead this people and cause them to inherit the land that you'll see.'

Education, Examples Of

So Moses learned all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became a great man, both in words and in deeds.

Employers, Bad Examples

Abram answered Sarai, "Look, your servant is under your control, so do to her as you wish." So Sarai dealt so harshly with Hagar that she ran away from Sarai.

Employers, Good Examples

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

encouragement, examples of

He appointed military officers to take charge of the people, who gathered them together in the square near the city gate and spoke to them encouragingly,

Endurance, Examples Of

We wear ourselves out from working with our own hands. When insulted, we bless. When persecuted, we endure.

evil, examples of

Examples Of

I've set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Now just as David happened to have passed the summit of the Mount of Olives, suddenly Mephibosheth's servant Ziba met him, accompanied by a couple of saddled donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 pieces of summer fruit, and a skin of wine!

Examples Of Confidence

Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."

Examples Of Consecration

while Abel brought the best parts of some of the firstborn from his flock. The LORD looked favorably upon Abel and his offering,

Examples Of Deceit

Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"

Examples Of Escaping

but I was let down in a basket through an opening in the wall and escaped from him.

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

Examples Of Following God

"When the LORD heard your complaints, he became angry and declared,

Examples Of Good Servants

I've set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

After this, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

So early the next morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a leather bottle of water, gave them to Hagar, and placed them on her shoulder. He then sent her away, along with the child. She went off and roamed in the Beer-sheba wilderness.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, or have no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these mothers may forget; But as for me, I'll never forget you!

Examples Of Orphans

Now these are the family records of Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.

Examples Of Patriotism

All these people died having faith. They did not receive the things that were promised, yet they saw them in the distant future and welcomed them, acknowledging that they were strangers and foreigners on earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees from the hidden place will reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and destroyed them by burning them to ashes, making them an example to ungodly people of what is going to happen to them;

Examples, Bad

Achan answered Joshua, "It's true. I'm the one who sinned against the LORD God of Israel.

Examples, Good

When Eleazar's son Phinehas, grandson of Aaron the priest saw this, he jumped up from the middle of the community, grabbed a javelin in his hand,

Examples, Purpose Of

and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and destroyed them by burning them to ashes, making them an example to ungodly people of what is going to happen to them;

Extortion, Examples Of

Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

But while Israel lived in that land, Reuben went inside his father's tent and had sexual relations with his father's concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Now Jacob had twelve sons.

Faithfulness, Examples Of

You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, whom you brought from Ur of the Chaldeans and to whom you gave the name Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Now Joseph was well built and good looking. That's why, sometime later, Joseph's master's wife looked straight at Joseph and propositioned him: "Come on! Let's have a little sex!"

False Confidence, Examples Of

Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."

False Miracles, Examples Of

Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and sorcerers, and they along with the Egyptian magicians did the same thing with their secret arts.

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet and who teaches and leads my servants to practice immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

But I have a few things against you: You have there some who hold to the teaching of Balaam, the one who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and practice immorality.

False Witnesses,examples Of

But all of you have conspired against me, and no one tells me about my son's covenant with Jesse's son. None of you feels sorry for me and tells me that my son has stirred up my servant against me to lie in wait, as he's doing this day."

Families, Examples Of

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

Famine, Examples Of

There was a famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to live because the famine was so severe.

Fasting, Examples Of

After this, the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah's wife had born to David, and the child became very ill. David begged God on behalf of the youngster. He fasted, went inside, and spent the night lying on the ground.

Fatherless, Examples Of

Now these are the family records of Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.

Fathers, Examples Of

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, reverently prepared an ark to save his family, and by faith he condemned the world and inherited the righteousness that comes by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"For my people are foolish, they don't know me. They're stupid children, they have no understanding. They're skilled at doing evil, but how to do good, they don't know."

Friendship, Examples Of

When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

Generous Giving Examples

and told Moses, "The people are bringing much more than enough for the work that the LORD has commanded us to do."

Godly Fear, Examples Of

"Don't lay your hand on the youth!" he said. "Don't do anything to him, because I've just demonstrated that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only unique one, from me."

Good Decision Making Examples

If you think it's the wrong thing for you to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves today whom you will serve the gods whom your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose territories you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."

Good Kings Examples Of

David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.

Good Wives Examples

so the woman ran quickly to tell her husband, "Look! The man who came the other day appeared to me!"

Guidance, Examples Of God's

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearer, because God had said, "If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt."

Hope, Examples Of

Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," just as he had been told: "This is how many descendants you will have."

Hospitality, Examples Of

he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.

Humility, Examples Of

Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.

Hunger, Examples Of

Now, what do you have available? Give me five loaves of bread or whatever you have."

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Rebekah gave these instructions to her son Jacob: "Quick! Pay attention!" she said. "I heard your father talking to your brother Esau. He told him,

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

"A person is not to approach a near blood relative for sexual relations. I am the LORD.

Industry, Examples Of

As it was, I was attacked by drought during the day and by cold at night. I never got any decent rest.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

You neglected the Rock that fathered you; you abandoned God, who was awaiting your birth.

Injustice, Examples Of

Then he told them, "You have such a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to keep your own tradition!

Innocence, Examples Of

Even though both the man and his wife were naked, they were not ashamed about it.

Integrity, Examples Of

Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!"

Intercession, Examples Of

"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail. When you have come back, you must strengthen your brothers."

Love to Others, Examples Of

He kissed all of his brothers and wept with them, too, and then his brothers were able to talk with him.

Lying, Examples Of

"You certainly will not die!" the Shining One told the woman.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Now in that city there was a man named Simon. He was practicing occult arts and thrilling the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.

Malice, Examples Of

but he did not look favorably upon Cain and his offering.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

Instead, Cain told his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the wilderness." When they were outside in the fields, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

Meekness, Examples Of

Now the man Moses was very humble more than any person on earth.

Mercy, Examples Of

But Saul said, "Let no one be put to death this day, because today the LORD has delivered Israel."

Missionary Examples

and if he did not spare the ancient world but protected Noah, a righteous preacher, along with seven others when he brought the flood on the world of ungodly people;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

and if he did not spare the ancient world but protected Noah, a righteous preacher, along with seven others when he brought the flood on the world of ungodly people;

Mothers, Examples Of

Now Adam had named his wife "Eve," because she was to become the mother of everyone who was living.

Motives, Examples Of

Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

making their lives bitter through hard labor with mortar, bricks, and all kinds of outdoor labor. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

"I am an alien and an outsider among you. Give me a cemetery among you where I can bury my dead away from my presence."

Praise, Examples Of

King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine, since he was serving as the priest of God Most High.

Pride, Examples Of

Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"

Repentance, Examples Of

Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.

Responsibility, Examples Of

So God announced to Noah, "I've decided to destroy every living thing on earth, because it has become filled with violence due to them. Look! I'm about to annihilate them, along with the earth.

Revenge, Examples Of

The others were furious and began to discuss with each other what they could do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD earlier.

Selfishness, Examples Of

Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Stay the night, and if he fulfills his duty as your related redeemer in the morning, that will be acceptable. But if he isn't inclined to do so, then, as the LORD lives, I will act as your related redeemer myself. So lie down until morning."

Sloth Examples Of

His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge. They are all dumb dogs they cannot bark. They keep on dreaming and lying around, and they're lovers of sleep!

Steadfastness, Examples Of

But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,

Throne, Examples Of

But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

Unbelief, Examples Of

"You certainly will not die!" the Shining One told the woman.

Warfare, Examples Of

"When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, he will drive out many nations before you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations who are more numerous and stronger than you.

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.

Worldly Ambition Examples

"Even God knows that on the day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you'll become like God, knowing good and evil."

Zealousness, Examples Of

"If it is," Jehu replied, "Put out your hand." So Jehonadab stuck out his hand, and Jehu took him up to stand in his chariot. He told him, "Come with me and see my enthusiasm for the LORD!" So Jehu had Jehonadab ride in his chariot.