72 occurrences in 9 translations

'Continues' in the Bible

“Tell the Israelites: The Festival of Booths to the Lord begins on the fifteenth day of this seventh month and continues for seven days.

Verse ConceptsFeastingMonthNew Year, TheAutumnWeeksMonth 7Seven DaysBooths

However, on that very day Joshua made them become wood cutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the LORD's altar in the place that he should choose, and this tradition continues to this day.

Verse ConceptsSacred PlacesThe Altar Of The LordMan Providing WaterFirewoodStatutes To This Day

it continues to [the] south to the ascent of Akrabbim, passes [along] to Zin, it goes up south of Kadesh Barnea, passes [along] Hezron, goes up to Addar, and makes a turn to Karka;

{it passes on} to Azmon, continues by the wadi of Egypt, and {it ends} at the sea. This will be your southern border.

then the border turns from the top of the mountain to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, and continues from there to the cities of Mount Ephron; the border [then] turns [to] Baalah (that [is], Kiriath Jearim);

The border continues to the slope of Ekron to the north, [then] bends around to Shikkeron, it passes [on] to Mount Baalah and continues [to] Jabneel; and {the border ends} at the sea.

it continues from Bethel to Luz, and it passes [along] to the territory of the Arkites at Ataroth.

The border continues to the sea; from Micmethath to [the] north, the border turns to the east to Taanath Shiloh, and it passes [along] it from the east to Janoah.

[The] southern side [begins] on the outskirts of Kiriath Jearim, and the border continues to the west to the spring of the waters of Nephtoah;

Verse ConceptsSouthern Border

It changes direction from [the] north, and it continues [to] En Shemesh; it goes out to Geliloth, which [is] opposite the ascent of Adummim, and it goes down [to] the stone of Bohan, son of Reuben.

Verse ConceptsStones As Monuments

It turns from Sarid to the east to the sunrise, to the border of Kislot-Tabor; it continues to Daberath and goes up [to] Japhia.

Verse ConceptseastThe Sun

Then it turns {eastward} to Beth-dagon and touches Zebulun and the valley of Yiptah-El to the north to Beth Emeck and Neiel; it continues to Cabul from [the] north,

then the border turns to the west, to Aznoth Tabor, and continues from there to Hukok, and it touches Zebulun on [the] south, Asher on [the] west, and Judah on {the east} [at] the Jordan.

And it has been so from that day forward. David established this policy as a law and an ordinance for Israel and it continues to this very day.

Verse ConceptsOrdinancesStatutes To This Day

But the king responded, "What do I have in common with you sons of Zeruiah? If he continues to curse and if the LORD has told him, "Curse David!' then who are you to be demanding to know "Why have you done this?'"

Verse ConceptsWhat Have We In Common?Cursing The UngodlyGod's Orders

I will establish his kingdom forever, if he continues to do my commandments and my ordinances, as at this day.'

Verse ConceptsChrist Reigning Forever

"When I lie down I ask, "When will I wake up?' But the night continues and I keep tossing and turning until dawn.

Verse ConceptsLonelinessMonotonySleeplessnessWakefulness

“Like a flower he comes forth and withers;He also flees like a shadow and does not remain.

Verse ConceptsFlowersdrynessLife, HumanPhysical LifeShadowsLife, Brevity OfTime Passing

Whoever offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and I will reveal the salvation of God to whomever continues in my way." To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfHonorThank OfferingPraise, Nature OfGod My SalvationRight SacrificesThanking GodGrateful HeartGiving ThanksThanksgiving Offered To God

But God will shatter the head of his enemies, the hairy scalp [of the one who] {continues on} in his guilt.

Verse ConceptsGod KillingAppearance Of HairGod KillsJesus Destroying His EnemiesEnemy Attackscrownscrushes

May his name endure forever;May his name continue as long as the sun;And let men bless themselves by him;Let all nations call him blessed.

Verse ConceptsConsistencyMission, Of IsraelBlessing Through God's People

Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation. You established the earth, and it stands firm.

Verse ConceptsEarth, Creation OfGod's attitude towards peopleFaithfulnessGod's Faithfulness

All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.

Verse ConceptsCovetousness, Nature of

Blowing toward the south,Then turning toward the north,The wind continues swirling along;And on its circular courses the wind returns.

Verse ConceptsCompassesOut Of The NorthFacing SouthThe North Wind

“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing;Your name is perfume poured out;Therefore the maidens love you.

Verse ConceptsMen And Women Who Loved

You are the one who performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt and continue to do so until this day, both in Israel and among the rest of humanity. You made a reputation for yourself that continues to this day.

Verse ConceptsSigns And Wonders Before Christ

He continues to stumble.Indeed, each falls over the other.They say, “Get up! Let’s return to our peopleand to the land of our birth,away from the sword that oppresses.”

Verse ConceptsPeople StumblingSaying Repeatedly

He also told me, "Son of Man, look! I'm about to disrupt the source of bread in Jerusalem. As a result, they'll ration bread by weight while their terror continues to grow and they'll ration drinking water while their horror continues to mount!

Verse ConceptsBreaking SticksDrinking WaterFamine ComingFear Will ComePeople AppalledFamine Will ComeAnxiety And FearDespairweight

"How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, and his authority continues from one generation to the next."

Verse ConceptsGenerationsGod, The EternalGod Reigning ForeverSigns And Wonders Before ChristGod's Kingdom Being Eternaldominion

"When that period of time was over, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven and my sanity returned to me. I blessed the Most High, praising and honoring the one who lives forever: For his sovereignty is eternal, and his kingdom continues from generation to generation.

Verse ConceptsGod, Living And Self sustainingPraiseLooking HeavenwardGod Reigning ForeverRegaining SanitySpecific Praising Of God

"I hereby decree that in every area of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, who endures forever. His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed, and his dominion continues forever.

Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodendGod, Living And Self sustainingKingdomsPersecution, Attitudes ToTremblingCoercionGod Reigning ForeverFear God!dominion

Because of the transgression, the Heavenly Army will be given over, along with the regular burnt offering, and in that rebellion truth will be cast to the ground, while he continues to prosper and to act."

Verse ConceptsThose Against TruthAgainst The TruthThe Wicked Prosperrebellion

On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and the left, while Jerusalem continues to be inhabited on its site, in Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsWoodFire Of JudgementBurning Plants

"Then you will know that I have sent to you this command, that my covenant with Levi {continues}," says Yahweh of hosts.

Verse ConceptsDesign Of MarriageCovenant Made At Sinai

But I say to you that everyone who continues to be angry with his brother or harbors malice against him shall be guilty before the court; and whoever speaks [contemptuously and insultingly] to his brother, ‘Raca (You empty-headed idiot)!’ shall be guilty before the supreme court (Sanhedrin); and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fiery hell.

Verse ConceptsAngerThe DeadFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristBad AttitudeAggressionethics, personalethics, basis ofelders, as community leadersAnger, HumanHell, As Incentive To ActionHumiliationLanguagesPainPunishment, By GodResponsibility, To GodRidicule, Nature OfSanhedrinSpeech, Negative Aspects OfTemperGehennaAnger ManagementFire Of HellDifferent TeachingsCounted As FoolsFound GuiltyGod SuingInsulting Other PeopleHellAnger And ForgivenessSibling Loverisk

It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsNot Whole HeartedPersecution, Nature OfPersecution, OriginSuddenlyPeople StumblingChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringWhy It HappenedPersecution

So they took the money and did as they were told. This saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continues until this day.

Verse ConceptsJews, TheSpreading StoriesFalse Religion To This DayIndeterminate Sums Of MoneyObeying PeopleSaving Money

and he goes to bed at night and gets up every day, and [in the meantime] the seed sprouts and grows; how [it does this], he does not know.

Verse ConceptsSprouting PlantsNot Knowing HowSproutingProvision Of Day And NightHabitual Getting UpGrowingPlanting SeedsFarmingSeedsSowing Seeds

So it is for the one who continues to store up and hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] toward God.”

Verse ConceptsWealthStoring Treasure On EarthDrawbacks To RichesTreasure In HeavenGetting RichLove And RelationshipsTrust In RelationshipsBuilding Relationships

yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and legal protection; otherwise by continually coming she [will be an intolerable annoyance and she] will wear me out.’”

Verse ConceptsHeartlessnessTroubling IndividualsPersistenceperserverancehelptirednaggingvindicationharassment

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].

Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristPruningChastisementSuffering, Of BelieversUnfruitfulnessAfflictions, Benefits OfBearingCommandments Of ChristCutting Off BranchesThe Source Of FruitClean ObjectsBranches Of Christflexibilityfruitfulnesscutting

Nor do we boast beyond certain limits in the work done by others, but we hope that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded among you according to our limits,

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InHope, In GodGrowth In GracePaul's BoastingKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveGrowingHope KjvBelieving In YourselfBoastinglimitationsothersmeasurement

in whom the whole structure is joined together, and it continues [to increase] growing into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, set apart, and sacred to the presence of the Lord].

Verse ConceptsSanctuaryChurch, Unity OfGrowth Of The ChurchJoined To The ChurchGrowingconstructionstructure

For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionChildren, attitudes towardsBabies, Figurative UseMilkReceiving God's WordLike ChildrenChange And GrowthMaturitybabyexperience

For when the ground soaks up rain that often falls on it and continues producing vegetation useful to those for whom it is cultivated, it receives a blessing from God.

Verse ConceptsAgriculture, Used FigurativelyBeverages, FigurativeRainLand ProducingGod BlessesUseful ThingsHerbsMarijuana

However, if it continues to produce thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed, and in the end will be burned.

Verse ConceptsCreation Spoilt By SinBarren, LandThornsBurning PlantsPeople EndedGod CursingRejectionFarmingcultureapostasy

He has no father, mother, or genealogy, no birth date recorded for him, nor a date of death. Like the Son of God, he continues to be a priest forever.

Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfGenealogiesBeginningPreexistence Of ChristBeginning And EndChrist Like Peoplemomsa new beginningMothers And SonsDeath Of A MotherEnd Of Dayspriests

but he, because he continues {forever}, holds the priesthood permanently.

Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfGod, Living And Self sustainingpriests

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.

Verse ConceptsAbelAbel and CainFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAtonement, Types OfRighteousness, As FaithWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Witness Of GodRighteous By ObedienceSacrificeExcellence

We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him.

Verse ConceptsGod, Love OfLove, Nature OfReliabilityAgape LoveNature Of GodUs In GodKnowing God's CharacterMental HealthGod's Love For UsLove And StrengthTrue LoveLoving EveryoneLove As A Fruit Of The SpiritGods LoveFathers LoveBeing LovedLiving For GodKnowing GodStrength And Loveloversloving

Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ [that is, one who is not content with what He taught], does not have God; but the one who continues to remain in the teaching [of Christ does have God], he has both the Father and the Son.

Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristFellowship With ChristJesus As Our TeacherSound DoctrineMisteachingThe FatherWithout Goddoctrine

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