6 occurrences

'Acquire' in the Bible

Thus you shall live with us, and the land shall be open before you; live and trade in it and acquire property in it.”

Verse ConceptsTradeLiving In The LandProperty

As for your male and female slaves whom you may have—you may acquire male and female slaves from the pagan nations that are around you.

Verse ConceptsMaking SlavesDealing With The Nationsslavery

Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you must also acquire Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of the deceased, in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.”

Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningPoverty, Attitudes Towards

Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding!Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Verse ConceptsStudyAcquiring WisdomNot Forgettingwise

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Acquire (44 instances)
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