15 occurrences

'Controlled' in the Bible

But Jeshurun became fat and would not be controlled: you have become fat, you are thick and full of food: then he was untrue to the God who made him, giving no honour to the Rock of his salvation.

Verse ConceptsFatnessAbandonmentGod, The RockPerils Of LuxuryRiches, Dangers OfIngratitude To GodRiches, Can Lead ToSalvation, Illustrations OfInfidelity To GodFat PeopleKicking

You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:

Verse ConceptsNeglecting God's ThingsGod's CounselRejecting ReproofWisdom And GuidanceGuidance And Strength

He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

Verse ConceptsReproofPaying Attention To PeopleReproving Peopletraining

But they would not be controlled by me, and did not give ear to me; they did not put away the disgusting things to which their eyes were turned, or give up the images of Egypt: then I said I would let loose my passion on them to give full effect to my wrath against them in the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsRebellion, Of IsraelSin, And God's CharacterRebellion Against God, Shown InSending Things AwayEvil EyesIdol WorshipRebellion against God

But the children of Israel would not be controlled by me in the waste land: they were not guided by my rules, and they were turned away from my orders, which, if a man does them, will be life to him; and they had no respect for my Sabbaths: then I said that I would let loose my passion on them in the waste land, and put an end to them.

Verse ConceptsRejection Of GodSabbath, In OtJudgement In The WildernessIf You Keep The CommandmentsLife Through Keeping The LawSabbath ViolatedWorks Of The LawRebellion against God

But the children would not be controlled by me; they were not guided by my rules, and they did not keep and do my orders, which, if a man does them, will be life to him; and they had no respect for my Sabbaths: then I said I would let loose my passion on them to give full effect to my wrath against them in the waste land.

Verse ConceptsJudgement In The WildernessIf You Keep The CommandmentsLife Through Keeping The LawSabbath ViolatedThey Do Not Keep CommandsWorks Of The Law

For Israel is uncontrolled, like a cow which may not be controlled; now will the Lord give them food like a lamb in a wide place.

Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdObstinacy Against GodHeifersBackslidingBacksliders

By whom our fathers would not be controlled; but they put him on one side, turning back in their hearts to Egypt,

Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands forReturning to the oldDesires Of The Heart

But the tongue may not be controlled by man; it is an unresting evil, it is full of the poison of death.

Verse ConceptsPoisonRestlessnessSpeaking, EvilBeware Of Your SpeechThe TongueGod Being In Controlmuscles

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Moderate (1 instance)
Operate (4 instances)
Restricted (8 instances)
Verify (5 instances)

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