'Comfort' in the Bible
He named him Noah, saying, "This one will bring us comfort from our labor and from the painful toil of our hands because of the ground that the Lord has cursed."
Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
If I say, "My bed will comfort me, my couch will ease my complaint,"
Are not my days few? Cease, then, and leave me alone, that I may find a little comfort,
But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.
Raise me to a position of great honor! Turn and comfort me!
Show me evidence of your favor! Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed, for you, O Lord, will help me and comfort me.
My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"
"Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.
No one will take any food to those who mourn for the dead to comfort them. No one will give them any wine to drink to console them for the loss of their father or mother.
The Lord says, "At that time young women will dance and be glad. Young men and old men will rejoice. I will turn their grief into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy in place of their sorrow.
(Bet) She weeps bitterly at night; tears stream down her cheeks. She has no one to comfort her among all her lovers. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies.
(Tet) Her menstrual flow has soiled her clothing; she did not consider the consequences of her sin. Her demise was astonishing, and there was no one to comfort her. She cried, "Look, O Lord, on my affliction because my enemy boasts!"
(Ayin) I weep because of these things; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one in sight who can comfort me or encourage me. My children are desolated because an enemy has prevailed.
(Pe) Zion spread out her hands, but there is no one to comfort her. The Lord has issued a decree against Jacob; his neighbors have become his enemies. Jerusalem has become like filthy garbage in their midst.
(Sin/Shin) They have heard that I groan, yet there is no one to comfort me. All my enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that you have brought it about. Bring about the day of judgment that you promised so that they may end up like me!
(Mem) With what can I equate you? To what can I compare you, O Daughter Jerusalem? To what can I liken you so that I might comfort you, O Virgin Daughter Zion? Your wound is as deep as the sea. Who can heal you?
Everyone who sees you will turn away from you in disgust; they will say, 'Nineveh has been devastated! Who will lament for her?' There will be no one to comfort you!"
Speak up again with the message of the Lord who rules over all: 'My cities will once more overflow with prosperity, and once more the Lord will comfort Zion and validate his choice of Jerusalem.'"
For the household gods have spoken wickedness, the soothsayers have seen a lie, and as for the dreamers, they have disclosed emptiness and give comfort in vain. Therefore the people set out like sheep and become scattered because they have no shepherd.
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- Cheer (35 instances)
- Comfort (145 instances)
- Comforter (13 instances)
- Consolation (31 instances)
- Console (24 instances)
- Ease (66 instances)
- Pleasure (367 instances)
- Puff (5 instances)
- Quilt (3 instances)
- Solace (3 instances)
- Soothe (1 instance)
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- Afflictions, Consolation During
- Bereavement, God's Comfort in
- Comfort
- Comfort In Affliction
- Comfort, Of Friends
- Comfort, Of God
- Comfort, Sources Of
- Comfort, Those In Need
- Comfort, When Discouraged
- Comfort, When Lonely
- Comfort, When Tired
- Comfort, When Worried
- Comforting
- Comfortless Lives
- Finding Comfort In Christ
- Finding Comfort In God
- Finding Comfort In The Spirit
- God Has Comforted
- God Will Comfort
- Healing And Comfort
- Human Comfort
- No Comfort
- Peace And Comfort
- The Comforter