4 occurrences

'Collection' in the Bible

Later on, when Jehoshaphat and his army arrived to collect the spoils of war, they discovered there were far more goods, garments, and other valuable items to collect than they could carry off in a single day. There was so much material that it took three days to finish their collection efforts.

Verse ConceptsSpoils Of Wargatheringjewelry

so he assembled the priests and descendants of Levi and ordered them, "Go throughout the cities of Judah and take up a collection from all of Israel for the annual upkeep of the Temple of your God. And make sure that you act quickly." But the descendants of Levi did not act quickly,

Verse ConceptsCollectionsCareNeglectHaste

Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd.

Verse ConceptsNailsSharp Tools

When you cry out, let your collection deliver you! The wind will carry them all off, and a mere breath will sweep them all away." "But whoever takes refuge in me will possess the land, and will inherit my holy mountain.

Verse ConceptsFalse ReligionFalse ConfidenceemptinessTrust, Importance OfLight As ChaffSalvation By Other Things

Bible Theasaurus

Appeal (46 instances)
Assemblage (22 instances)
Assembling (20 instances)
Collecting (8 instances)
Collection (16 instances)
Ingathering (7 instances)

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