157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Immediately the word was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar. He was driven from among men and ate grass like an ox, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair grew as long as eagles' feathers, and his nails were like birds' claws.

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But Abram said to Sarai, "Behold, your servant is in your power; do to her as you please." Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her.

Accusations, False Examples

And Laban said to Jacob, "What have you done, that you have tricked me and driven away my daughters like captives of the sword?

Adoration, Examples Of

Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the LORD, saying, "I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.

Adulteress Examples

And when Tamar was told, "Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,"

Adultery, Examples Of

And the firstborn said to the younger, "Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth.

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison.

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

For this time I will send all my plagues on you yourself, and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is none like me in all the earth.

Alienation, Examples Of

Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

So the LORD dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city.

Anger, Justified Examples

And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.

Anxiety, Examples Of

Now then, return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

Apostasy, Ot Examples

"If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder,

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth

Bad Decision Making Examples

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.

Bad Wives Examples

On the fourth day they said to Samson's wife, "Entice your husband to tell us what the riddle is, lest we burn you and your father's house with fire. Have you invited us here to impoverish us?"

Banquets, Examples Of

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

Barrenness, Examples Of

And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him.

Bitterness, Examples Of

So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, "Is this Naomi?"

Blasphemy, Examples Of

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

Boldness Examples Of

And Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, on his way from Paddan-aram, and he camped before the city.

Borrowing, Examples Of

Speak now in the hearing of the people, that they ask, every man of his neighbor and every woman of her neighbor, for silver and gold jewelry."

Bribery, Examples Of

for I will surely do you great honor, and whatever you say to me I will do. Come, curse this people for me.'"

Business, Examples

But one day, when he went into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house was there in the house,

Children, Bad Parental Examples

He did what was evil in the sight of the LORDand walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

Children, examples of

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel"(which means, God with us).

Children, Good Examples Of

Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, 'Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not tarry.

Children, Good Parental Examples

And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, with integrity of heart and uprightness, doing according to all that I have commanded you, and keeping my statutes and my rules,

Church, Examples Of

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

Communion With God, Examples Of

Enoch walked with God, and he was not,for God took him.

Compassion, Examples Of

And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

And Aaron said to Moses, "Oh, my lord, do not punish us because we have done foolishly and have sinned.

Confusion, Examples Of

Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth. And from there the LORD dispersed them over the face of all the earth.

Consecration, Examples Of

none except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have wholly followed the LORD.'

Contempt, Examples Of

And Nabal answered David's servants, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who are breaking away from their masters.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Courage, Examples Of

So now give me this hill country of which the LORD spoke on that day, for you heard on that day how the Anakim were there, with great fortified cities. It may be that the LORD will be with me, and I shall drive them out just as the LORD said."

Cruelty, examples of

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the people who belonged to Korah and all their goods.

Delay, Examples Of

And in the morning watch the LORD in the pillar of fire and of cloud looked down on the Egyptian forces and threw the Egyptian forces into a panic,

Despondency, Examples Of

The LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.

Diligence, Examples Of

And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and had sought him with their whole desire, and he was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around.

Disappointments, Examples Of

She said to them, "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

When Abraham reproved Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech's servants had seized,

Disobedience, Examples Of

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.

Divine Protection, Examples Of

And as they journeyed, a terror from God fell upon the cities that were around them, so that they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.

Dreams, Examples Of

But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and said to him, "Behold, you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is a man's wife."

Drunkenness, Examples Of

He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent.

Edification, Examples Of

But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.'

Education, Examples Of

And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.

Employers, Bad Examples

But Abram said to Sarai, "Behold, your servant is in your power; do to her as you please." Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her.

Employers, Good Examples

For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."

encouragement, examples of

And he set combat commanders over the people and gathered them together to him in the square at the gate of the city and spoke encouragingly to them, saying,

Endurance, Examples Of

and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;

evil, examples of

Examples Of

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

Examples Of Bad Servants

When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, bearing two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred bunches of raisins, a hundred of summer fruits, and a skin of wine.

Examples Of Confidence

Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth."

Examples Of Consecration

and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering,

Examples Of Deceit

Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?"

Examples Of Escaping

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

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.

Examples Of Fearful Men

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

Examples Of Following God

"And the LORD heard your words and was angered, and he swore,

Examples Of Good Servants

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

Examples of Leadership

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

So Abraham rose early in the morning and took bread and a skin of water and gave it to Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, along with the child, and sent her away. And she departed and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.

Examples Of Orphans

Now these are the generations of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.

Examples Of Patriotism

These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

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

Examples, Bad

And Achan answered Joshua, "Truly I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and this is what I did:

Examples, Good

When Phinehas the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose and left the congregation and took a spear in his hand

Examples, Purpose Of

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

Extortion, Examples Of

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

Extra Marital Sex Examples

While Israel lived in that land, Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine. And Israel heard of it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve.

Faithfulness, Examples Of

You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, "Lie with me."

False Confidence, Examples Of

Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth."

False Miracles, Examples Of

Then Pharaoh summoned the wise men and the sorcerers, and they, the magicians of Egypt, also did the same by their secret arts.

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servantsto practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

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

False Witnesses,examples Of

that all of you have conspired against me? No one discloses to me when my son makes a covenant with the son of Jesse. None of you is sorry for me or discloses to me that my son has stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day."

Families, Examples Of

For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."

Famine, Examples Of

Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.

Fasting, Examples Of

David therefore sought God on behalf of the child. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.

Fatherless, Examples Of

Now these are the generations of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot.

Fathers, Examples Of

For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"For my people are foolish; they know me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are 'wise'--in doing evil! But how to do good they know not."

Friendship, Examples Of

As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Generous Giving Examples

and said to Moses, "The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the LORD has commanded us to do."

Godly Fear, Examples Of

He said, "Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."

Good Decision Making Examples

And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Good Kings Examples Of

So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all his people.

Good Wives Examples

So the woman ran quickly and told her husband, "Behold, the man who came to me the other day has appeared to me."

Guidance, Examples Of God's

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, "Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt."

Hope, Examples Of

In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be."

Hospitality, Examples Of

He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth

Humility, Examples Of

Abraham answered and said, "Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.

Hunger, Examples Of

Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever is here."

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Rebekah said to her son Jacob, "I heard your father speak to your brother Esau,

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

But Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel go."

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

"None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the LORD.

Industry, Examples Of

There I was: by day the heat consumed me, and the cold by night, and my sleep fled from my eyes.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

You were unmindful of the Rock that bore you, and you forgot the God who gave you birth.

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition!

Innocence, Examples Of

And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Integrity, Examples Of

Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die."

Intercession, Examples Of

Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers."

Love to Others, Examples Of

And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them. After that his brothers talked with him.

Lying, Examples Of

But the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great.

Malice, Examples Of

but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

Meekness, Examples Of

Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.

Mercy, Examples Of

But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel."

Missionary Examples

if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Mothers, Examples Of

The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.

Motives, Examples Of

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

"I am a sojourner and foreigner among you; give me property among you for a burying place, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.

Praise, Examples Of

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.)

Pride, Examples Of

But Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel go."

Repentance, Examples Of

And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

And God said to Noah, "I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

Revenge, Examples Of

But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

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

Selfishness, Examples Of

Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?"

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Remain tonight, and in the morning, if he will redeem you, good; let him do it. But if he is not willing to redeem you, then, as the LORD lives, I will redeem you. Lie down until the morning."

Sloth Examples Of

His watchmen are blind; they are all without knowledge; they are all silent dogs; they cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

And the man of God said to the king, "If you give me half your house, I will not go in with you. And I will not eat bread or drink water in this place,

Throne, Examples Of

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

Unbelief, Examples Of

But the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die.

Warfare, Examples Of

"When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations more numerous and mightier than yourselves,

Wicked Children, Examples Of

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

Worldly Ambition Examples

For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."

Zealousness, Examples Of

And he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So he had him ride in his chariot.