5 occurrences

'Acquire' in the Bible

as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersGod, Sovereignty OfHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansWives, Duties OfIntermarriageSwearing

Instead, you are to go to my country and to my family and acquire a wife for my son Isaac."

Verse ConceptsBetrothalMarrying RelativesTaking A Wife

"The LORD God of heaven, who brought me from my father's house and from my family's land, who spoke to me and promised me "I will give this land to your descendants,' will send his angel ahead of you, and you are to acquire a wife for my son from there.

Verse ConceptsAbrahamLand, As A Divine GiftOaths, DivineServants, GoodAngels, Ministry To BelieversAngels Going At God's BiddingBringing People Out Of Other PlacesTaking A Wife

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

Verse ConceptsMoney, Attitudes ToWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching WisdomBeginning Of WisdomAcquiring WisdomEducationpossessionswise

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