157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

That same hour it was fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar. He was driven from men and did eat grass like bulls. His body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hair grew like eagles' feathers, and his fingernails like birds' claws.

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

Your servant is in your hands, Abram said. Do with her whatever you think best. Then Sarai mistreated Hagar. So she ran away from her.

Accusations, False Examples

Laban said to Jacob: Why did you deceive me and carry off my daughters like women captured in war?

Adoration, Examples Of

Moses and the Israelites sang this song to Jehovah: I will sing to Jehovah, because he has won a glorious victory. He has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.

Adulteress Examples

Tamar found out that her father-in-law Judah was going to Timnah to shear his sheep.

Adultery, Examples Of

The older daughter said to her sister: Our father is getting old. There are no men in the whole world to marry us so we can have children.

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

and threw Joseph in the same prison where the king's prisoners were kept. While Joseph was in prison,

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

If you do not, he will send his worst plagues to strike you, your officials, and everyone else in your country. Then you will find out that no one can oppose Jehovah.

Alienation, Examples Of

Then the eyes of both of them were opened. They realized they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Jehovah scattered them from there over all the earth. They stopped building the city.

Anger, Justified Examples

He looked at them and was angry. He was also sad on account of their hard hearts. He said to the man: Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out and his hand was healed.

Anger, Sinful Examples

He did not look with favor on Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his face was downcast (he had a bad attitude).

Anxiety, Examples Of

Give the man's wife back to him now. He is a prophet. He will pray for you, and you will live. But if you do not give her back, you and all who belong to you are doomed to die.

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests.

Apostasy, Ot Examples

If a prophet or an interpreter of dreams appears among you and gives you a sign or a wonder (portent) (omen) (forecast of the future),

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.

Bad Decision Making Examples

When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

Bad Wives Examples

On the fourth day they said to Samson's wife: Trick your husband into telling us what the riddle means. If you do not, we will burn your father's house with you in it. Did you invite us here to rob us?

Banquets, Examples Of

Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

Barrenness, Examples Of

Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age. It was at the very time God had promised him.

Bitterness, Examples Of

The two of them traveled to Bethlehem. When they arrived at Bethlehem the whole town was excited because of them. The women said: Is this Naomi?

Blasphemy, Examples Of

The Israelite woman's son began cursing Jehovah's name and treating it with contempt. So they brought him to Moses.

Boldness Examples Of

Jacob traveled safely from Paddan-aram to the city of Shechem in Canaan. He camped within sight of the city.

Borrowing, Examples Of

Speak to the people of Israel and tell all of them to ask their neighbors for gold and silver jewelry.

Bribery, Examples Of

I will make sure you are richly rewarded. I will do whatever you ask. Please, come and curse (execrate) these people for me.'

Business, Examples

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

Children, Bad Parental Examples

He sinned against Jehovah, following the wicked example of his father Ahab, his mother Jezebel, and King Jeroboam, who had led Israel into sin.

Children, examples of

The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)

Children, Good Examples Of

Hurry back to my father and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of Egypt. Come here to me immediately!

Children, Good Parental Examples

As for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father did, uprightly and with a true heart, doing what I have given you orders to do, keeping my laws and my decisions;

Church, Examples Of

When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Communion With God, Examples Of

Enoch walked with God. Then he was no more, because God took (moved) him away.

Compassion, Examples Of

Their father Ephraim mourned for them many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.

Condemnation, Examples Of

I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it. From before him the earth and heaven fled away. There was found no place for them.

Confession, Examples Of

He said to Moses: Please, do not make us suffer this punishment for our foolish sin.

Confusion, Examples Of

That is why it was called Babel (confusion) because Jehovah confused the language of the whole world. Jehovah scattered them from there over the face of the whole earth.

Consecration, Examples Of

Only Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun will get to see the land. This is because they wholeheartedly followed Jehovah.

Contempt, Examples Of

This is what he said: Who does this David think he is? That son of Jesse is just one more slave on the run from his master. There are too many of them now days.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.

Courage, Examples Of

Now therefore give me this mountain. This is where Jehovah spoke that day. You heard about the Anakims that day. Their cities were large and fortified and Jehovah helped me drive them out just as Jehovah said.

Cruelty, examples of

My God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of cruel and evil people.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

Then he took his last breath and died at a very old age. After a long and full life, he joined his ancestors in death.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

and the earth opened up to swallow them, their families, the followers of Korah, and all their property.

Delay, Examples Of

Just before dawn, Jehovah looked down from the column of fire and smoke and threw the Egyptian camp into a panic.

Despondency, Examples Of

Jehovah said to Moses: Why are you crying out to me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.

Diligence, Examples Of

All the people of Judah were overjoyed because of the oath. They took the oath wholeheartedly. They took great pleasure in looking for Jehovah. And he let them find him. So Jehovah surrounded them with rest and peace.

Disappointments, Examples Of

She said: Do not call me Naomi (meaning pleasant). Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life bitter.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Abraham complained to Abimelech because of the well of water that the servants of Abimelech had seized.

Disobedience, Examples Of

When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

Divine Protection, Examples Of

Jacob and his family traveled through Canaan. God terrified the people in the towns so much that no one dared bother them.

Dreams, Examples Of

God appeared to the king in a dream and said: You are going to die, because you have taken this woman. She is already married.

Drunkenness, Examples Of

He drank some of its wine. He became drunk and lay undressed inside his tent.

Edification, Examples Of

Joshua will lead Israel across the Jordan to take the land. So help him. Encourage him and strengthen him. Tell him what he must do.'

Education, Examples Of

Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

Employers, Bad Examples

Your servant is in your hands, Abram said. Do with her whatever you think best. Then Sarai mistreated Hagar. So she ran away from her.

Employers, Good Examples

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

encouragement, examples of

He appointed military commanders over the troops and gathered the commanders in the square by the city gate. He spoke these words of encouragement:

Endurance, Examples Of

We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

evil, examples of

Examples Of

I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

David started down the other side of the Mount of Olives. He met Ziba, the chief servant of Mephibosheth. Ziba had two donkeys that were carrying two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred figs, and some wine.

Examples Of Confidence

Then they said: Let us build ourselves a city, with a lofty tower that reaches into space, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.

Examples Of Consecration

But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn (firstlings) of his flock. Jehovah looked with favor on Abel and his offering.

Examples Of Deceit

Jehovah asked Cain: Where is your brother Abel? I do not know, he replied. Am I my brother's keeper?

Examples Of Escaping

So 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 more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

Jehovah has compassion for those who reverence him just as a father has compassion for his children.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.

Examples Of Following God

Jehovah heard what you said. He was angry and solemnly swore:

Examples Of Good Servants

I have given you an example. You should also do as I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

God's Spirit led Jesus into the desert wilderness. There he was tested (tempted) by the Devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

Early the next morning Abraham took bread and a container of water and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder. He also gave her the boy and sent her on her way. So she left and wandered around in the desert near Beer-sheba.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Can a woman forget her nursing child? Will she have no compassion on the child from her womb? Although mothers forget, I will not forget you.

Examples Of Orphans

This is the genealogy of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Examples Of Patriotism

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

Go to your room and close the door. Privately pray to your Father. When your Father sees you he will reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

He turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, and made them an example to those who are ungodly.

Examples, Bad

Achan answered Joshua: Indeed I have sinned against Jehovah the God of Israel. This I have done.

Examples, Good

Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of the priest Aaron, saw this. He left the assembly and grabbed a spear in his hand.

Examples, Purpose Of

He turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, and made them an example to those who are ungodly.

Extortion, Examples Of

The sons of Eli were corrupt. They did not know Jehovah.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

While Israel lived in that region, Reuben went to bed with his father's concubine Bilhah. Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons.

Faithfulness, Examples Of

You are Jehovah, the true God, who took Abram and made him yours, guiding him from Ur of the Chaldees, and gave him the name of Abraham;

False Accusations, Examples Of

Soon his master's wife began to desire Joseph and asked him to go to bed with her.

False Confidence, Examples Of

Then they said: Let us build ourselves a city, with a lofty tower that reaches into space, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.

False Miracles, Examples Of

Then Pharaoh sent for his wise men and sorcerers. These Egyptian magicians did the same thing using their magic spells.

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she teaches and leads my servants astray so that they commit immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

I have a few things against you: you have people there who hold to the teachings of Balaam, who taught Balak to present a snare to the sons of Israel, to eat of idol sacrifices and commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

All of you are plotting against me. No one informed me when my son entered into a loyalty pledge with Jesse's son. No one felt sorry for me. And no one informed me that my son has encouraged my servant David to ambush me, as he is doing now.

Families, Examples Of

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

Famine, Examples Of

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

Fasting, Examples Of

David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and lay on the ground all night.

Fatherless, Examples Of

This is the genealogy of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Fathers, Examples Of

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not seen as yet, moved with godly respect. He prepared an ark to save his house. By his faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith.

Folly, Examples Of

My people are fools. They do not know me. They are stupid people. They do not understand. They are experts in doing wrong, and they do not know how to do good.

Friendship, Examples Of

David finished talking to Saul. Jonathan became David's closest friend. He loved David as much as he loved himself.

Generous Giving Examples

to Moses. They said: The people are bringing more than is needed for the work Jehovah commanded to be done.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

Do not hurt the boy or harm him in any way! The angel said. Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.

Good Decision Making Examples

If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.'

Good Kings Examples Of

So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

Good Wives Examples

She ran to tell him, The man who came to me the other day appeared to me again.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

When the king of Egypt let the people go God did not take them on the road that goes up the coast to Philistia, although it was the shortest way. God thought: I do not want the people to change their minds and return to Egypt when they see that they are going to have to fight.

Hope, Examples Of

In hope against hope Abraham believed that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken: So your descendants will be.

Hospitality, Examples Of

He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.

Humility, Examples Of

Then Abraham answered and said: Indeed now, I who am only dust and ashes have taken it upon myself to speak to Jehovah:

Hunger, Examples Of

David added: What do you have to eat? Give me five loaves of bread or whatever you can find.

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Rebekah said to her son Jacob: I have just heard your father speak to your brother Esau.

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

But Pharaoh responded: Who is Jehovah, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I do not know Jehovah, and besides, I will not let Israel go.

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

Do not have sex with any of your close relatives,

Industry, Examples Of

Many times I suffered from the heat during the day and from the cold at night. I was not able to sleep.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

You ignored the rock that fathered you and forgot the God who gave you life.

Injustice, Examples Of

You totally reject the commandment of God that you may keep your tradition.

Innocence, Examples Of

The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.

Integrity, Examples Of

His wife asked him: Are you still holding on to your principles? Curse God and die!

Intercession, Examples Of

I looked to Jehovah God to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.

Love to Others, Examples Of

He kissed all his brothers and wept on them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.

Lying, Examples Of

You will not die, the serpent said to the woman.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

A certain man called Simon was in the same city. He used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, telling everyone that he was great.

Malice, Examples Of

He did not look with favor on Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his face was downcast (he had a bad attitude).

Martyrdom, Examples Of

While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

Meekness, Examples Of

Moses was a very humble (meek) man. He was more humble than anyone else on earth.

Mercy, Examples Of

Saul said: No man is to be put to death today, for today Jehovah has saved Israel.

Missionary Examples

He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly!

Missionary Work, Examples Of

He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly!

Mothers, Examples Of

Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.

Motives, Examples Of

Some preach Christ from envy and strife and some from good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

They made their lives bitter with backbreaking work in mortar and bricks and every kind of work in the fields. All the jobs the Egyptians gave them were brutally hard work.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

He said: I am a stranger with no permanent home. Let me have some of your property for a tomb that I can bury my dead wife.

Praise, Examples Of

King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.

Pride, Examples Of

But Pharaoh responded: Who is Jehovah, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I do not know Jehovah, and besides, I will not let Israel go.

Repentance, Examples Of

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

Responsibility, Examples Of

God said to Noah: I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am going to destroy them with the earth.

Revenge, Examples Of

They were all very angry and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

Early the next morning Abraham came to the place where he had stood in front of Jehovah.

Selfishness, Examples Of

Jehovah asked Cain: Where is your brother Abel? I do not know, he replied. Am I my brother's keeper?

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Rest here tonight. In the morning, if he wants to redeem you, for it is right for a relation to do this, very well, let him do so. But if he will not, then as surely as Jehovah lives, I will do so.

Sloth Examples Of

Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

The prophet answered: Even if you gave me half of your wealth, I would not go with you or eat or drink anything with you.

Throne, Examples Of

But he says to the Son: God is your throne forever and ever. (Your throne, Oh God-like one, is forever.) A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. (Psalm 45:6, 7)

Unbelief, Examples Of

You will not die, the serpent said to the woman.

Warfare, Examples Of

Jehovah your God will bring you into the land you are to possess. He will clear away many nations ahead of you. The nations he will clear: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, Hivites, and the Jebusites. These seven nations are larger and mightier than you.

Wicked Children, Examples Of

The sons of Eli were corrupt. They did not know Jehovah.

Worldly Ambition Examples

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

Zealousness, Examples Of

He said: Come with me and see how I am on fire with zeal for Jehovah's cause. So he made him go with him in his chariot.