'Desire' in the Bible
For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.
LORD, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully,
Like a lion they desire to rip us to pieces, like a young lion waiting in ambush.
You have granted him the desire of his heart, and have not withheld what his lips requested. Interlude
As for all who hate me, they whisper together against me; they desire to do me harm.
and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him.
Indeed, you do not delight in sacrifices, or I would give them, nor do you desire burnt offerings.
Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire nothing on this earth.
So they ate and were very satisfied, because he granted their desire.
However, before they had fulfilled their desire, while their food was still in their mouths,
I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them.
The wicked person sees this and flies into a rage; his teeth gnash and wear away. The desire of the wicked will amount to nothing.
"This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, because I desire to do so.
You open your hand and keep on satisfying the desire of every living thing.
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them.
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Bible Theasaurus
- Bless (187 instances)
- Desire (651 instances)
- Fancy (4 instances)
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