21 occurrences

'Accept' in the Bible

and ye shall say, Moreover, behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept me.

the oath of Jehovah shall be between them both, whether he hath not put his hand unto his neighbor's goods; and the owner thereof shall accept it, and he shall not make restitution.

Verse ConceptsOaths, HumanSwearing Oaths

I also walked contrary unto them, and brought them into the land of their enemies: if then their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity;

Verse ConceptsHumilityGod OpposingUncircumcised In Heart

The land also shall be left by them, and shall enjoy its sabbaths, while it lieth desolate without them: and they shall accept of the punishment of their iniquity; because, even because they rejected mine ordinances, and their soul abhorred my statutes.

Verse ConceptsAbhorRejection Of God

Bless, Jehovah, his substance, And accept the work of his hands: Smite through the loins of them that rise up against him, And of them that hate him, that they rise not again.

Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be Jehovah that hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before Jehovah: for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of Jehovah, saying, Go, serve other gods.

Verse ConceptsParticipation, In ChristDifferent GodsCursing The UngodlyEncouraged To Serve Foreign gods

all this, O king, doth Araunah give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, Jehovah thy God accept thee.

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, From GodGiving To Others

Now therefore, take unto you seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt-offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you; for him will I accept, that I deal not with you after your folly; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfIntercessory PrayerSeven AnimalsSacrificing Cattle Sheep And Goats

Thus saith Jehovah unto this people, Even so have they loved to wander; they have not refrained their feet: therefore Jehovah doth not accept them; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins.

Verse ConceptsIniquity, God's Attitude TowardRestlessnessRestraintSelf ControlWhy Prayer Is UnansweredUnanswered PrayerWanderersGod Remembering SinLoving Evil

When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt-offering and meal-offering, I will not accept them; but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Of HypocritesdiseasesPlaguesPestilencePointless Fasting

For in my holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord Jehovah, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them, serve me in the land: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the first-fruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.

Verse ConceptsSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfHow To Worship God

As a sweet savor will I accept you, when I bring you out from the peoples, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you in the sight of the nations.

Verse ConceptsAromasHoliness, Purpose OfSmellsGathering IsraelRefreshing GodLooking At God's Works

And when they have accomplished the days, it shall be that upon the eighth day, and forward, the priests shall make your burnt-offerings upon the altar, and your peace-offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, divineAcceptance, From GodDay 8Sacrifice On The Bronze AltarPeople Commended By God

Take with you words, and return unto Jehovah: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept that which is good: so will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips.

Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousGrace, In OtWorship, Elements OfReturning To GodSpeaking To GodTaking Away EvilBacksliders

Yea, though ye offer me your burnt-offerings and meal-offerings, I will not accept them; neither will I regard the peace-offerings of your fat beasts.

Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingMaking Cereal Offerings And LibationsPeace offeringsMeat offerings

And when ye offer the blind for sacrifice, it is no evil! and when ye offer the lame and sick, it is no evil! Present it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee? or will he accept thy person? saith Jehovah of hosts.

Verse ConceptsCripplesAnimals, religious role ofBurnt offeringGovernorsImperfection, And God's PurposesSick AnimalsPleasing MenSacrificesSacrificeTithes And Offeringdistractionsclosuretrying

And now, I pray you, entreat the favor of God, that he may be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he accept any of your persons? saith Jehovah of hosts.

Verse ConceptsWelcomed By GodPray For UsSeeking The Favour Of God

Oh that there were one among you that would shut the doors, that ye might not kindle fire on mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, saith Jehovah of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

Verse ConceptsSelfishness, Shown InShutting DoorsBurning SacrificesUseless ReligionAltarsNot Pleasing GodNot Receiving

Ye say also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, saith Jehovah of hosts; and ye have brought that which was taken by violence, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye bring the offering: should I accept this at your hand? saith Jehovah.

Verse ConceptsNosesSick AnimalsWeary Of God

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בּחר 
Bachar 
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