11 occurrences

'Chasing' in the Bible

Meanwhile, as Barak continued chasing Sisera, Jael went out to meet him. "Come with me," she told him, "and I'll show you the man you're looking for!" So he went with her, and there was Sisera, lying dead with the tent peg still embedded in his temple!

Verse ConceptsPeople Made KnownThose Looking For People

Why are you chasing me, as God has been doing? Aren't you satisfied that I'm sick?

Verse ConceptsHuntingPersecution

So I dedicated myself to learn about wisdom and knowledge, and about insanity and foolishness. And I discovered that this is also like chasing after the wind.

Verse ConceptsStudying InsanityUseless Endeavour

Then I examined all of my accomplishments that I had brought about by my own efforts, including the work that I had labored so hard to complete and it was all pointless, like chasing after the wind, and there was nothing to be gained on earth.

Verse ConceptsAchievementPhysical LabourdissatisfactionUseless EndeavourUnder The SunSuccess And Hard Work

So I hated life, because whatever is done on earth causes me trouble it's all pointless, like chasing after the wind.

Verse ConceptsWeariness Of LifeUseless EndeavourUnder The Sunfootball

After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

Then I examined all sorts of work, including all kinds of excellent achievements that create envy in others. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless EndeavourMotivationSuccess And Hard WorkCompetitionaccomplishmentsaccomplishmenthardworkstriving

There was no end to all of his subjects or to all of the people who had come before them. But those who come along afterward will not be happy with him. This is also pointless and a chasing after wind.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless Endeavour

It is better to focus on what you can see than to meander after your self-interest; this also is pointless and a chasing after wind.

Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourThe Faculty Of SightFocusstrivingwanderingFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

"Ephraim feeds on the wind, chasing after the eastern winds, storing up lies and desolation day after day. They are making a contract with the Assyrians, and sending oil to Egypt.

Verse ConceptsAliancesFeedingFalse ConfidenceIdolatry, Objections ToTreatyWindForbidden AlliancesPursuing ViolenceOut Of The EastThe East Wind

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