157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

The very same hour was this matter fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: so that he was cast out of men's company, and ate grass like an ox; His body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were as great as Eagle's feathers, and his nails like bird's claws.

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

Then said Abram to Sarai, "Behold, thy maid is in thy hand, do with her as it pleaseth thee." And because Sarai fared foul with her, she fled from her.

Accusations, False Examples

Then said Laban to Jacob, "Why hast thou this done, unknowing to me, and hast carried away my daughters as though they had been taken captive with sword?

Adoration, Examples Of

Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song unto the LORD, and said, "Let us sing unto the LORD, for he is become glorious, the horse and him that rode upon him hath he overthrown in the sea!

Adulteress Examples

And one told Tamar, saying, "Behold, thy father-in-law goeth up to Timnath, to shear his sheep."

Adultery, Examples Of

Then said the elder unto the younger, "Our father is old, and there are no more men in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the world.

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

And he took Joseph and put him in prison: even in the place where the king's prisoners lay bound. And there continued he in prison,

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

or else I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart and upon thy servants and on thy people, that you mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.

Alienation, Examples Of

And the eyes of both them were opened, that they understood how that they were naked. Then they sewed fig leaves together and made them aprons.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Thus the LORD scattered them from thence upon all the earth. And they left off to build the city.

Anger, Justified Examples

And he looked round about on them, angrily mourning on the blindness of their hearts. And said to the man, "Stretch forth thine hand." And he stretched it out: And his hand was restored, even as whole as the other.

Anger, Sinful Examples

but unto Cain and unto his offering, looked he not. And Cain was wroth exceedingly, and lowered.

Anxiety, Examples Of

Now, therefore, deliver the man his wife again, for he is a prophet. And let him pray for thee that thou mayest live. But and if thou deliver her not again, be sure that thou shalt die the death, with all that thou hast."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Apostasy, Ot Examples

If there arise among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and give thee a sign or a wonder -

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

And there came two angels to Sodom at even. And Lot sat at the gate of the city. And Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself to the ground with his face.

Bad Decision Making Examples

And the woman saw that it was a good tree to eat of, and lusty unto the eyes, and a pleasant tree for to make wise. And took of the fruit of it and ate, and gave unto her husband also with her, and he ate.

Bad Wives Examples

And when the seventh day was come, they said unto Samson's wife, "Flatter with thine husband, that he may declare us thy riddle, or else we will burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to make us beggars? Or not?"

Banquets, Examples Of

And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Barrenness, Examples Of

And Sara was with child and bare Abraham a son in his old age, even the same season which the LORD had appointed.

Bitterness, Examples Of

And so they went both together until they came to Bethlehem. And when they were come to Bethlehem, it was noised through all the city, and the women said, "Is not this Naomi?"

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And the Israelitish woman's son blasphemed the name and cursed, and they brought him unto Moses. And his mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan.

Boldness Examples Of

And Jacob came peaceably into the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, after that he was come from Mesopotamia, and pitched before the city;

Borrowing, Examples Of

But bid the people that every man borrow of his neighbor and every woman of her neighboress: jewels of silver and jewels of gold."

Bribery, Examples Of

for I will greatly promote thee unto great honour, and will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me! Come therefore I pray thee, curse me this people.'"

Business, Examples

And it fortuned about the same season, that Joseph entered into the house, to do his business: and there was none of the household by, in the house.

Children, Bad Parental Examples

and did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat which made Israel sin.

Children, examples of

"Behold, a maiden shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is by interpretation, God with us."

Children, Good Examples Of

Haste you and go to my father and tell him, 'This sayeth thy son Joseph: God hath made me lord over all Egypt. Come down unto me and tarry not.

Children, Good Parental Examples

And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in pureness of heart and plainness, to do all that I have commanded thee, and shalt keep mine ordinances and customs:

Church, Examples Of

and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.

Communion With God, Examples Of

and then Enoch lived a godly life, and was no more seen - for God took him away.

Compassion, Examples Of

And Ephraim their father mourned many a day and his brethren came to comfort him.

Condemnation, Examples Of

And I saw a great white seat and him that sat on it, from whose face fled away both the earth and heaven, and their place was no more found.

Confession, Examples Of

he said unto Moses, "Oh I beseech thee my lord, put not the sin upon us which we have foolishly committed and sinned.

Confusion, Examples Of

Wherefore the name of it is called Babel, because that the LORD there confounded the tongue of all the world; and because that the LORD, from thence, scattered them abroad upon all the earth.

Consecration, Examples Of

save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have followed me continually.'

Contempt, Examples Of

And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Courage, Examples Of

Now, therefore, give me this mountain which the LORD at that time promised, for thou heardest at the time, how the Anakims were there, and how the cities were great and walled. I trust the LORD will be with me, and I shall drive them out as the LORD said."

Cruelty, examples of

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the ungodly, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

and then fell sick and died, in a lusty age - when he had lived enough - and was put unto his people.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed them and their houses and all the men that were with Korah and all their goods.

Delay, Examples Of

And in the morning watch, the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians out of the fiery and cloudy pillar, and troubled their host;

Despondency, Examples Of

The LORD said unto Moses, "Wherefore criest thou unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward.

Diligence, Examples Of

And all Judah rejoiced in the oath, for they had sworn with all their hearts, and sought him with all their lust, and he was found of them. And the LORD gave them rest round about.

Disappointments, Examples Of

But she said unto them, "Call me not Naomi: call me Mara, for the Almighty hath made me very bitter.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

And Abraham rebuked Abimelech for a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had taken away.

Disobedience, Examples Of

And the woman saw that it was a good tree to eat of, and lusty unto the eyes, and a pleasant tree for to make wise. And took of the fruit of it and ate, and gave unto her husband also with her, and he ate.

Divine Protection, Examples Of

And they departed. And the fear of God fell upon the cities that were round about them, that they durst not follow after the sons of Jacob.

Dreams, Examples Of

And God came to Abimelech by night in a dream and said to him, "See, thou art but a dead man for the woman's sake which thou hast taken away, for she is a man's wife."

Drunkenness, Examples Of

and drank of the wine and was drunk, and lay uncovered in the midst of his tent.

Edification, Examples Of

Moreover, charge Joshua and courage him and bold him. For he shall go over before his people, and he shall divide the land which thou shalt see, unto them.'

Education, Examples Of

And Moses was learned in all manner wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in deeds and in words.

Employers, Bad Examples

Then said Abram to Sarai, "Behold, thy maid is in thy hand, do with her as it pleaseth thee." And because Sarai fared foul with her, she fled from her.

Employers, Good Examples

For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do after right and conscience, that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that he hath promised him."

encouragement, examples of

And he set Captains of war over the people and gathered them together unto the large street of the gate of the city and spake gently to them, saying,

Endurance, Examples Of

and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.

evil, examples of

Examples Of

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth came against him with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves and one hundred bunches of raisins, and a hundred frayls of dried figs, and a bottle of wine.

Examples Of Confidence

And they said, "Come on, let us build us a city and a tower, that the top may reach unto heaven. And let us make us a name, for peradventure we shall be scattered abroad over all the earth."

Examples Of Consecration

And Abel, he brought also of the firstlings of his sheep and of the fat of them. And the LORD looked unto Abel and to his offering:

Examples Of Deceit

And the LORD said unto Cain, "Where is Abel thy brother?" And he said, "I can not tell, am I my brother's keeper?"

Examples Of Escaping

and at a window was I let down in a basket through the wall, and so escaped his hands.

Examples Of Faith

By faith, Abel offered unto God a more plenteous sacrifice than Cain: by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by which also he being dead, yet speaketh.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

Yea, like as a father pitieth his own children, even so is the LORD merciful unto them that fear him.

Examples Of Fearful Men

He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.

Examples Of Following God

And the LORD heard the voice of your words and was wroth and swore saying,

Examples Of Good Servants

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: consider the conversation of their living, the end of whose conversation see that ye look upon, and follow their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

Then was Jesus led away of the spirit into wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

And Abraham rose up early in the morning and took bread and a bottle with water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulders with the lad also, and sent her away. And she departed and wandered up and down in the wilderness of Beersheba.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Doth a wife forget the child of her womb, and the son who she hath born? And though she do forget, yet will not I forget thee.

Examples Of Orphans

And these are the generations of Terah. Terah begat Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran begat Lot.

Examples Of Patriotism

And they all died in faith, and received not the promises: but saw them afar off, and believed them, and saluted them: and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and shut thy door to thee, and pray to thy father which is in secret; and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

and turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, overthrew them, damned them, and made of them an example unto all that after should live ungodly;

Examples, Bad

And Achan answered Joshua, and said, "Of a truth I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and so and so have I done.

Examples, Good

And when Phinehas the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest saw it, he rose up out of the company and took a weapon in his hand,

Examples, Purpose Of

and turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, overthrew them, damned them, and made of them an example unto all that after should live ungodly;

Extortion, Examples Of

But the sons of Eli were unthrifty children, and knew not the LORD. For the manner of the priests with the people was:

Extra Marital Sex Examples

And it chanced, as Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine, and it came to Israel's ear. The sons of Jacob were twelve in number.

Faithfulness, Examples Of

Thou art the LORD, the God that hast chosen Abram, and broughtest him out of Ur in Chaldea, and called him Abraham:

False Accusations, Examples Of

And it fortuned, after this, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, "Come lie with me."

False Confidence, Examples Of

And they said, "Come on, let us build us a city and a tower, that the top may reach unto heaven. And let us make us a name, for peradventure we shall be scattered abroad over all the earth."

False Miracles, Examples Of

Then Pharaoh called for the wise men, and enchanters of Egypt did in like manner with their sorcery.

False Prophets, Examples Of

Notwithstanding, I have a few things against thee, that thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which called herself a prophetess to teach and to deceive my servants, to make them commit fornication, and to eat meats offered up unto idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

But I have a few things against thee: that thou hast, there, they that maintain the doctrine of Balaam, which taught in Balak to put occasion of sin before the children of Israel, that they should eat of meat dedicated unto idols, and to commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

that ye have all conspired against me? So that there is none of you that openeth mine ear? Insomuch that my son hath made a bond with the son of Jesse, neither is there any of you that mourneth for me or showeth it in mine ear: because my son hath set up my servant to lie await against me, as it appeareth this day."

Families, Examples Of

For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do after right and conscience, that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that he hath promised him."

Famine, Examples Of

After this there came a dearth in the land. And Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there, for the dearth was sore in the land.

Fasting, Examples Of

And David besought God for the boy and fasted and went and lay all night upon the earth.

Fatherless, Examples Of

And these are the generations of Terah. Terah begat Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran begat Lot.

Fathers, Examples Of

For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do after right and conscience, that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that he hath promised him."

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah honoured God, after that he was warned of things which were not seen, and prepared the ark to the saving of his household, through the which ark he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which cometh by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"Nevertheless this shall come upon them because my people is become foolish, and hath utterly no understanding. They are the children of foolishness, and without any discretion. To do evil, they have wit enough: but to do well, they have no wisdom."

Friendship, Examples Of

And when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David; insomuch that Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Generous Giving Examples

and spake unto Moses saying, "The people bring too much, and above that is enough to serve for the work which the LORD hath commanded to make."

Godly Fear, Examples Of

And he said, "Lay not thy hands upon the child, neither do anything at all unto him, for now I know that thou fearest God, in that thou hast not kept thine only son from me."

Good Decision Making Examples

But if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, then choose you this day, whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served, that were on the other side of the water, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land, ye dwelt. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Good Kings Examples Of

And David reigned over all Israel and executed right and justice unto all his people.

Good Wives Examples

Then the wife made haste and ran and showed her husband and said to him, "Behold, the man appeared unto me that came the other day unto me."

Guidance, Examples Of God's

When Pharaoh had let the people go, God carried them not through the land of the Philistines, though it were a nigh way. For God said, "The people might haply repent when they see war, and so turn again to Egypt."

Hope, Examples Of

Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."

Hospitality, Examples Of

And he lift up his eyes and looked: and lo, three men stood not far from him. And when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and fell to the ground

Humility, Examples Of

And Abraham answered and said, "Behold, I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD, and yet am but dust and ashes.

Hunger, Examples Of

And now what hast thou under thine hand? Give me five loaves of bread or what cometh to hand."

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

she spake unto Jacob her son, saying, "Behold, I have heard thy father talking with Esau thy brother, and saying,

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

And Pharaoh answered, "What fellow is the LORD, that I should hear his voice for to let Israel go?

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

"'See that ye go to none of your nighest kindred for to uncover their privities, for I am the LORD.

Industry, Examples Of

Moreover, by day the heat consumed me, and the cold by night, and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

Of the rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgot God that made thee.

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said unto them, "Well, ye cast aside the commandment of God, to maintain your own traditions.

Innocence, Examples Of

And they were either of them naked, both Adam and his wife, and were not ashamed.

Integrity, Examples Of

Then said his wife unto him, "Dost thou yet continue in thy perfectness? Curse God, and die."

Intercession, Examples Of

and I turned me unto God the LORD, for to pray and make mine intercession, with fasting, sack cloth and ashes.

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not. And when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."

Love to Others, Examples Of

Moreover, he kissed all his brethren and wept upon them. And after that, his brethren talked with him.

Lying, Examples Of

Then said the serpent unto the woman, "Tush, ye shall not die:

Magical Arts, Examples Of

And there was a certain man called Simon, which beforetime in the same city, used witchcraft and bewitched the people of Samaria, saying that he was a man that could do great things.

Malice, Examples Of

but unto Cain and unto his offering, looked he not. And Cain was wroth exceedingly, and lowered.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

And Cain talked with Abel his brother. And as soon as they were in the fields, Cain fell upon Abel his brother and slew him.

Meekness, Examples Of

But Moses was a very meek man, above all the men of the earth.

Mercy, Examples Of

But Saul said, "There shall no man die this day, for today the LORD hath saved Israel."

Missionary Examples

neither spared the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth preacher of righteousness, and brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

neither spared the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth preacher of righteousness, and brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Mothers, Examples Of

And Adam called his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all that liveth.

Motives, Examples Of

Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill.

Oppression, Examples Of

and made their lives bitter unto them with cruel labour in clay and brick, and all manner work in the fields, and in all manner of service, which they caused them to work cruelly.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

"I am a stranger and a foreigner among you; give me a possession to bury in with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight."

Praise, Examples Of

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine. And he being the priest of the most highest God, blessed him, saying,

Pride, Examples Of

And Pharaoh answered, "What fellow is the LORD, that I should hear his voice for to let Israel go?

Repentance, Examples Of

Peter said unto them, "Repent, and be baptised every one of of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy ghost.

Responsibility, Examples Of

Then said God to Noah, "The end of all flesh is come before me, for the earth is full of their mischief. And lo, I will destroy them with the earth.

Revenge, Examples Of

And they were filled full of madness, and communed one with another, what they might do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

Abraham rose up early and got him to the place where he stood before the LORD,

Selfishness, Examples Of

And the LORD said unto Cain, "Where is Abel thy brother?" And he said, "I can not tell, am I my brother's keeper?"

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Tarry all night. And when morning is come, if he will marry thee: it is good, so let him do. But if he will not have thee, as sure as the LORD liveth I will have thee. Lie still until the morning."

Sloth Examples Of

For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

But the man of God answered the king, "If thou wouldest give me half thine house, I would not go with thee - neither would I eat meat or drink water in this place.

Throne, Examples Of

But unto the son he saith, "God, thy seat shall be forever, and ever. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Unbelief, Examples Of

Then said the serpent unto the woman, "Tush, ye shall not die:

Warfare, Examples Of

When the LORD thy God hath brought thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee: the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perezites, the Hivites and the Jebusites; seven nations more in number and mightier than thou:

Wicked Children, Examples Of

But the sons of Eli were unthrifty children, and knew not the LORD. For the manner of the priests with the people was:

Worldly Ambition Examples

but God doth know, that whensoever ye should eat of it, your eyes should be opened and ye should be as God and know both good and evil."

Zealousness, Examples Of

and said, "Go with me and see the zeal I have to the LORD," and made him ride with him in his chariot.