6 occurrences

'Favor' in the Bible

and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsDiscernment Of GovernorsRescueRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceGod Gives WisdomAfflictions

who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.

Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersBad Decision Making ExamplesPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

asking a favor against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem; laying a plot to kill him on the way.

Verse ConceptsAskingImportunity, Towards PeopleSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfAmbushAttempting To Kill Specific People

But Festus, desiring to gain favor with the Jews, answered Paul and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

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Correspondence (1 instance)
Favour (153 instances)
Permission (40 instances)
Permit (64 instances)
Prefer (19 instances)
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Second (312 instances)

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