14 occurrences in 13 translations

'Able' in the Bible

There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Verse ConceptsMidlife CrisisGod Of The FathersTemptation, Universality OfProtection, From GodInvincibilityAble To StandGod Not ForsakingGod With Specific PeoplePowerful Individuals

However, there shall be a distance between you and it of about 2,000 cubits (3,000 ft.) by measurement. Do not come near it, so that you may [be able to see the ark and] know the way you are to go, for you have not passed this way before.”

Verse ConceptsArk Of The Covenant, FunctionNot Coming Near To GodUnuseddistancespace

and the sons of Israel have not been able to stand before their enemies; the neck they turn before their enemies, for they have become a devoted thing; I add not to be with you -- if ye destroy not the devoted thing out of your midst.

Verse ConceptsPowerlessnessCursing IsraelUnder The Ban

“Go and consecrate the people. Tell them to consecrate themselves for tomorrow, for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There are things that are set apart among you, Israel. You will not be able to stand against your enemies until you remove what is set apart.

Verse ConceptsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodGet Up!Under The BanMaking People Holytomorrow

And all the princes say unto all the company, 'We -- we have sworn to them by Jehovah, God of Israel; and now, we are not able to come against them;

Verse ConceptsCovenant ObligationsTouchUnable To Harm

The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have handed them over to you. Not one of them will be able to stand against you.”

Verse ConceptsInvincibilityDo Not Fear MenThose God Gave Into Their HandsStaying Strong And Not Giving UpBeing Scared

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsCityHelpfulnessLand, As A Divine GiftLargenessCourage, Examples OfGiantsGod Will Be With YouGradual Conquest Of The Landreinforcement

As to the Jebusites, inhabitants of Jerusalem, the sons of Judah have not been able to dispossess them, and the Jebusite dwelleth with the sons of Judah in Jerusalem unto this day.

Verse ConceptsJerusalem, History OfZion, As A PlaceNot Driving Them OutUnable To ExpelWhere People Live To This Day

And the sons of Manasseh have not been able to occupy these cities, and the Canaanite is desirous to dwell in this land,

Verse ConceptsNot Driving Them OutUnable To Expel

The Lord gave them rest on every side according to all He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies were able to stand against them, for the Lord handed over all their enemies to them.

Verse ConceptsInvincibilityThose God Gave Into Their HandsTime Of PeaceRest

Instead, it is to be a witness between us and you, and between the generations after us, so that we may carry out the worship of the Lord in His presence with our burnt offerings, sacrifices, and fellowship offerings. Then in the future, your descendants will not be able to say to our descendants, ‘You have no share in the Lord!’

Verse ConceptsFutureGenerationsServanthood, And Worship Of God

For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.

Verse ConceptsArmies, Against IsraelInvincibilityAble To StandThe Lord Will Drive Them OutUnable To Harm

One man of you is able to put to flight a thousand; for it is the Lord your God who is fighting for you, as he has said to you.

Verse ConceptsBattlesAssurance, basis ofPursuing PeopleA Thousand People

But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship Yahweh, because He is a holy God. He is a jealous God; He will not remove your transgressions and sins.

Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Zeal OfJealousySanctification, Nature And BasisSin, And God's CharacterUnforgivenessGod, JealousPeople's Inability To Serve GodGod Not Forgiving

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