11 occurrences

'Explain' in the Bible

explain to your children, 'Israel crossed the Jordan River on dry ground.'

The Benjaminites heard that the Israelites had gone up to Mizpah. Then the Israelites said, "Explain how this wicked thing happened!"

"I will explain to you; listen to me, and what I have seen, I will declare,

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!

So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: "I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeYouthLimitations Of Youth

Therefore I say, 'Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.'

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To People!

I too will answer my part, I too will explain what I know.

Verse ConceptsOpinions

Who is like me? Let him make his claim! Let him announce it and explain it to me -- since I established an ancient people -- let them announce future events!

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingGod, Wisdom OfGod's ForeknowledgePredicting The FutureWho Is Like God?

I said, "Who is wise enough to understand why this has happened? Who has a word from the Lord that can explain it? Why does the land lie in ruins? Why is it as scorched as a desert through which no one travels?"

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NatureWhy Does This Happen?

The king issued an order to summon the magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and wise men in order to explain his dreams to him. So they came and awaited the king's instructions.

Verse ConceptsStandingAnger Of Man, CauseAstrologersDivinationOccultismDrugs

I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up and again carried out the king's business. But I was astonished at the vision, and there was no one to explain it.

Verse ConceptsFaintingdiseasesAstonishmentUnintelligiblenessSick IndividualsPeople AppalledPeople Getting UpServing KingsIllnessgabriel

Bible Theasaurus

Excuse (22 instances)
Exemplify (1 instance)
Explain (76 instances)
Interpret (23 instances)

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