6 occurrences in 13 translations

'Example' in the Bible

As a result, Jerusalem will become an insult, an object of taunt, an example of chastisement, and a useless waste to all the nations that surround you when I carry out my sentence against you in my anger, my burning rage, and my burning rebukes. I, the LORD, have spoken it.

Verse ConceptsMade A HorrorThe Nations Before GodFun

I'm determined to oppose that person and make him an example. Proverbs will be written about him when I eliminate him from my people. Then you'll know that I am the LORD."'"

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodMarks On PeopleGod Opposing

"But suppose he in turn has a son who notices all the sins his father commits, considers them, and does not follow his father's example.

Verse ConceptsNot Imitating EvilEthicsFathers Responsibilities

That's how Ezekiel will be an example for you. You'll be doing exactly what he has done. When it happens, then you'll know that I am the Lord GOD."'

Verse ConceptsImitating OthersPeople As SignsEverything Happening For A Reason

"Son of Man, start singing this lamentation for the king of Tyre. Tell him, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "You served as my model, my example of complete wisdom and perfect beauty.

Verse ConceptsSongsPeople Made PerfectThe Beauty Of Nature

[for example], [the] wicked returns a pledge for a loan, he restores {stolen property}, he goes in the statutes of life [so as] not to do injustice--certainly he will live; he will not die.

Verse ConceptsCompensationStealingFulfilling The LawLaws About PledgesLife Through Keeping The LawDebt

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Illustration (8 instances)
Instance (14 instances)
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Model (15 instances)
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Representative (21 instances)

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