4 occurrences

'Appalling' in the Bible

You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.

Verse ConceptsHumilityRepentance, Examples OfRenewed HeartPenitentConviction Of SinAfflicted Saints, Examples OfHumbling OneselfHumble YourselfChanging Yourself

The Lord was angry at Judah and Jerusalem and made them an appalling object of horror at which people hiss out their scorn, as you can see with your own eyes.

You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessAbandoning FriendsShutting DoorsFriends FailingPeople Being HatedBest Friendsshunning

You implement the regulations of Omri, and all the practices of Ahab's dynasty; you follow their policies. Therefore I will make you an appalling sight, the city's inhabitants will be taunted derisively, and nations will mock all of you."

Verse ConceptsRidicule, Nature OfTraditionsBad CompanyEvil AssociationsGod DestroyingKeeping Man's Wordstatues

Bible Theasaurus

Alarm (57 instances)
Appalling (7 instances)
Dismay (25 instances)
Dismaying (1 instance)
Offend (33 instances)
Outrage (13 instances)
Scandalize (1 instance)
Shock (24 instances)
Shocking (4 instances)

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